Hi Joe, First of all Congratulations!
I usually start handling the pups at 6-7 days old.
Be very careful to take them out fully enclosed in two
hands and hold them directly over a pillow. The are
surprisingly fast and athletic. If you're not careful
they will leap from your hands and get head damage.
Also, be careful of handling them the day (and days
after) the eyes open. They can be nervous and jittery
adjusting to site and I have had them leap away and
take off like a shot (where just prior to open eyes
they were calm and relaxed with me). The come back to
there old selves in a couple days.
Enjoy them,
Donna
ABC Gerbils
www.abcgerbils.com
--- "<Joe> <Beaudry>" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well, thank you to Angie & Donna for their helpful
> advice but now I guess it
> is all a mute point. I went to change the tank and
> what did I find but 5 pink
> little babies. I guess now the best thing to do is
> just let them be and let
> Mom and dad do their thing.
> One new question I do have is when will it be safe
> to pick up the pups? I've
> read up on the food and the extras Mom will need
> while nursing the young but
> I would appreciate any further advice.
> Thank you
> Joe
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