>Can anyone tell me how I can make sure my gerbils have a water source
during a long trip? They're going to be in a small traveling plastic cage
for up to 6 hours this coming weekend. I'll be putting some bedding and
food in there, but I can't fit the water bottle in. Even if I can, it'll
spill all over the place. So how can I make sure they still have a water
source? Or are 6 hours okay to not have any around?
>
>Thanks,
>Amy
Unless it's a pregnant or nursing female (last stages of pregnancy
or pups are very young) and it's very hot, the gerbils should do fine
if they've had access to water before the trip and afterwards.
If you're worried about moisture, for food give them a few apple
and carrot chunks.
I've air shipped animals, and if they have moisture laden food and
were serviced (watered) before and after being packed, they will
easily make 24 hours.
Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch
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