I was wondering if your young gerbils have begun to build nests yet? I have
some gerbils that are great nest builders while others are content to lay on
top of the bedding. It does seem however, that it is the younger gerbils
that don't make nests, but as they get older, they take the time to get the
job done.
Ann-Marie
Committee Member of the American Gerbil Society
http://www.AGSgerbils.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Espiritus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2001 8:36 PM
Subject: Learned behavior
> I have a set of young gerbils that were removed from
> their parents early to save them. Now, at 8 weeks of
> age, they are clearly on their own, but have no idea
> how to build a nest. I give them torn paper towels and
> it just lays where=ever I scattered it. A toilet
> tissue roll stays unchewed. These guys just huddle in
> mass in a corner to sleep, although they all commune
> with me (begging for cheerio's!) when I enter the
> room. Very friendly and unafraid, but lousy nest
> builders.
>
> Is this a learned behavior? Since I use corn cobs,
> they always look so uncomfortable. Any ideas?
>
> Namaste
>
> Cynthia
>
>
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