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Would a gerbil eat another gerbil's pups?
Yes they will
What is a female gerbil called?
Female gerbils are called does, the males are called bucks, a baby is called a pup, and a group of them is called a clan or a horde.
When is it OK to take gerbil pups from their mother?
no a gerbil pup needs its mothers milk to survive when it is young
Is it unusual for a male gerbil to die after inpregnating a female gerbil?
Yes, this is unusual. Usually a the father stays with the mother and pups and helps to take care of the pups. If your male has died leave a older daughter of the mother to help care for the pups.
How long after birth do gerbil pups feed?
10 to 12 weeks
Will your gerbils mate while raising their litter of pups?
they will if you don't take the male gerbil out of the cage after around less than a two weeks because if they mate after the female gerbil has her pups than they will mate again and she will not take care of the first litter of pups.
How much does Gerbil bedding cost?
Gerbils should not be sold at less than six weeks of age. Beware of anyone selling you one younger, as the gerbil will most likely not be easy to tame. A six-week-old gerbil pup can go for $3 up to $12, depending on who you go to. Large retail pet stores typically sell theirs for $10+, while breeders go for about $5-$10. If you mean raising them, it isn't the gerbil pups that will be your expense, at least for three weeks. Momma gerbil, however, will be needing extra food and water, and the cage will need cleaned more often with 6+ gerbils running around in it. Gerbil pups will start eating food around 3 weeks of age, and then the food bowl will really need refilled! Major expenses will come around 6-8 weeks (whenever you decide to separate them) as you will need separate cages for female and male pups, and separate supplies such as water bottles and exercise wheels. However, raising lil gerbil pups is generally a sweet and rewarding experience, if you know what you are doing.
What are the chances of a gerbil having only male pups?
There is no actual statistic for this, but I have had litters of 8 with all males.
When do gerbil pups stop nursing off their mothers?
after 10-12 weeks so about 5 months
Do gerbils eat there own pups?
Gerbils only eat there pups if something is seriously wrong. (Dehydration, sick or injured pups, ect.) This not only applies to the mother, but also the father. Gerbil's make great dads.
Is it normal for the male to mate with the female gerbil when she is having her pups?
Once the gerbil is pregnant, the male should be put into another cage, away from the female. In fact the female's cage should be in a quiet, isolated place. Then, she is more likely to feed and care for the pups. So, remove the male from the cage ASAP.
What age is recommended to get a gerbil?
8
