>Howdy List :o) >I know I've asked this and done it a few times too, but, at what age do these pups >become territorial and in need of "split cage" when introducing 2 male pups 4 weeks >different in age, (the youngest 6 weeks old) The two are very well mannered and love >attention from people :o) It gets so hard to adopt out some of these guys cause the >line that is getting better and better in being well behaved gerbils :o) it's >almost as though they'd follow you around for attention, even if they were allowed to >have the "run of the house" like Gerbie could have, rather than run and hide they'll >hang out and run up your pant leg to get scratches behind the ear :o) ......... >anyway, we just can't keep every one that we raise, ya know? but, what age are they >too territorial to be put together without splitcage? is my question, okay? :o)
Hi Don, Personally, I always use the split cage method when introducing gerbils. I normally will see how the gerbils react to one another through the split, then try them together, being ready to jump in if there is any sign of aggression. I've only had one injury so far with this method and that was from my somewhat insane PEW female who just will not tolerate other gerbils in her space. I've seen 2 5 week old females chase an older male around the tank when trying to do an intro. I actually plan on bringing together two litters - both born on New Years Day when they reach 5 weeks and split caging them for a day to allow them to get used to one another before introing them. I want them to be together to make it easier for caging purposes here. Jenn _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
