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It's really quite self explainatory. Get younger gerbils, a male and a female. Make sure they aren't from the same litter, if they are the babies could have health problems. If they are younger, introducing them to one another should be a peice of cake, if not use the slipt-cage method. They should mate, and about 21 days later, you will have a litter of gerbils. =)
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What months do gerbils mate in?
To be honest, if you just buy 2 gerbils, boy and girl, then it is unpredictable to know when they mate. They could mate anytime. :D
Can male gerbils mate?
Only if you introduce a female to them. 2 males on their own will not mate
How do you get gerbils to mate?
dont it is a breech of their human rights
Are gerbils better alone or in pairs?
Gerbils are normally better with a mate or in packs. Some even say they have a longer life span.
Will baby gerbils have birth defects if a brother and sister mate?
Yes. Inbreeding will cause fixed wrists, kinky tails, etc. Do NOT let them mate!
How often do gerbils have babys?
Gerbils can have a litter about every 5 weeks. Gerbils mate right after the birth of a litter, and the mother can prolong the pregnancy to up to 40 days if she is nursing. A gerbil will produce about 4-5 pups on average per litter, but can have up to 12! With about 10 litters per year with no break, that means about 50 gerbil pups a year! They are rather prolific breeders. :]
Why would your gerbils mate become aggressive towards her?
nobody who isn't a gerbil specialist knows. consult an expert. :)
What do gerbils want?
Food, water, space to run around, burrow and stand up, a friend/mate and things to gnaw on.
Will gerbils and mice mate?
No. Two totally different species. In fact, the gerbil will kill the mouse. They shouldn't be housed together.
Do female gerbils have periods?
Gerbils go into heat ever 4 day. There are no outward signs that they are in heat, unless a male is in the tank (in which the male will attempt to mate with her)
How do you know if your gerbils are about to mate?
Male gerbils, when they sense that the female is in heat, will start rhythmically tapping their foot on the cage floor. You can see this "thumping" behavior if you look closely at his back feet, and sometimes you can hear it. If the female is receptive to him, the gerbils will go through a mating ritual of "chase and tag" for about two hours before settling down again.
Do female gerbils menstruate?
No they don't. They go into heat on average about every 6 to 10 days. Only during that time will they allow a male to mate with them and can become pregnant.
