On Wed, 29 August 2001, ABCgerbils wrote:
>
> I agree with Jackie on checking and handling the pups.
>
> Wanted to add that leaving six older pups in might be
> too stressful. I usually leave only one or two. Also
> if you leave girls in beyond 7-8 weeks they are likely
> to mate with the dad.
>
> Donna
> ABC Gerbils
> www.abcgerbils.com
I thought this was true only if the mother isn't present? I thought having "Mom"
around had an inhibiting effect on the female pups' development, so they mature later,
around 10-12 weeks.
Tana and The Little Rascals
Now at http://rascals.mybravenet.com
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