Gerbils

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Originally Posted by Luvmycreatures

Gerbils have a real hierarchy system so it's best to do pairs vs. 1 male to multiple females. They will eventually mate but if they came from a group where the male was low rank and the female high rank, she may just snob it up for a bit. If he's mounting or you hear stomping signs are all good :o)

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he was a low rank'd male ... and she was the only female around so yah ...
thanks though ... anybody know any neat sites i can look up more info on gerbils?

I am also interested in trying to breed gerbils if anyone has any info. Does the male eat the babies, do you have to separate? Thanks!

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Luvmycreatures

Gerbils have a real hierarchy system so it's best to do pairs vs. 1 male to multiple females. They will eventually mate but if they came from a group where the male was low rank and the female high rank, she may just snob it up for a bit. If he's mounting or you hear stomping signs are all good :o)

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I only have 2colonies

1.2
1.1

the 1.2 produces like clockwork...one litter every 3-4 weeks

1.1 produces a litter every 2-3 months.