So now for a couple of questions. When can you accurately sex
the babies? I've already found a good home for them. If they're the
same sex, he's taking them both. If one's female and one's male,
he'll take daddy and son and I'll keep mommy and daughter.
All you need to know is right here:
http://www.rodent.demon.co.uk/gerbils/gender.htm
Please be aware that mommy probably has another litter on the way, as
gerbils usually mate just after birth.
As far as her hurting the pups, unless the edges of the hole are
sharp, I honestly wouldn't worry about it. I'm sure she'll figure it
out eventually. :) Next time just offer something like a empty cereal
box instead, if you wish to let them have someplace to hide the pups
from prying eyes. In another week or week and a half, you should be
able to remove the box (if you're THAT worried) without
complications... just don't change the litter as well.
Hope that helps.
-Jackie
