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> From: Elizabeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: please read this!! (its about gerbils)
> Date: 01 March 2001 20:57
>
> Sondra Dorsey wrote:
>
> > Hi Charlie,
> >
> > Although I haven't tried this personally, I have heard
> > that it you want to prevent the post-birth mating, you
> > can just remove the male for up to 24 hours. I've
> > heard that this is about long enough for their urge to
> > mate to pass, but not so long that they will forget
> > about each other and fight when you put them back
> > together.
>
> I tried this once, it ended up in a scuffle and I had to separate them.
>
> Elizabeth
I agree. I once had problems after a gerbil went to the vets for a scent
gland tumour removal. 24 hours later, the pair would not go back together.
Since then I have always taken the pair to the vets together and insist
they be put back together immediately after treatment. The same applies to
gerbil shows, if I am going to be away overnight. The pair travel together
and they are separated only for the duration of the show. I'm afraid
gerbils do not have long memories and you have to respect that.
Cheers
Sue
