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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.
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Do gerbils eat their sister's pups?
i don't think so. if you want to know if random males eat other mothers gerbils, then yes. if you want to know why it is because they either want to sire a litter of their own or they have not bee getting enough food.
When can baby gerbils eat on their own?
They never learn to eat on there own. You still have to feed them.
Do gerbils eat their excrement?
No! Of course they don't! They have their own food to eat.
Is it safe to put both parents in with new born gerbils?
Male gerbils are very good parents. It is safe to leave in both parents in with their pups. However, if you do this they will have more pups in four weeks.
Can gerbils eat lettus?
Yes, gerbils can eat lettuce.
Can gerbils eat cauliflower?
Gerbils can eat cauliflower, being herbivores.
Can gerbils eat pieces of carrot?
Yes, gerbils can eat carrots.
Baby gerbils are 2 weeks old when should you feed them and what do you give them?
they ill eat on there own
How long do gerbils feed milk to their babies?
About 4-5 weeks then the pups are weaned
Can gerbils eat glucose syrup?
No, gerbils can not eat human food. Not unless is is an apple or a carrot.
Can gerbils eat acorns?
im am not sure, but 89% of me is saying that gerbils cant eat acorns
Do they kill their babies by eating them?
Gerbils do not eat their pups unless there is something wrong with it or they lack enough water or nutrients (so make sure they have fresh water and plenty of nutrient rich food)
