I have a pair of male gerbils, right now they have two huge cages connected. I wanted to introduce a young (under 7 week) male to them, but I read that they might reject him. Is it possible to introduce a bonded pair (young) to my already bonded pair???
2007-03-02 07:37:22 · 8 answers · asked by divinity2408 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Because you the new one is a baby and you have males there is a chance they would take him in, but I wouldn't try it. Usually introducing a new gerbil to an established pair doesn't work and the gerbils fight.
Also, a trio of gerbils isn't as stable as a pair especially when you have a complicated setup like yours where they could set up separate territories.
2007-03-02 11:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by ABC Gerbils 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can do that. Gerbils are very sociable creatures, and friendly toward others ot their kind. But just to be safe, put the 7month one in a cage next to them for a couple days. This way they get used to their smell. Sometimes they even try to groom that one even though its in another cage, just look for positive and negative signals, and let them all get used to each other in different cages. We did this everytime we got a new gerbil or small pet and they all got along fine, good luck!
2007-03-02 07:42:21 · answer #2 · answered by jumping popcorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 04:17:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's hard to introduce a new gerbil to an established clan(2, or more). but you can try. here is some help on introducing gerbils:
http://www.twinsqueaks.com/split-tank.html
it's possible they might actually accept him, depending on how long the 2 gerbils have been together.
good luck!!
2007-03-02 08:45:51 · answer #4 · answered by ferrets4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, and males are more likely to accept another male who is not their littermate. Be careful when you are introducing them, though, because they could get in a fight that might kill or injure each other. Take it slow, and it shouldn't be a problem.
2007-03-02 07:41:24 · answer #5 · answered by Courtney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't do that.... with the 7 month old you should wait intill it gets older to put it with the older ones
2007-03-02 08:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by bob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read this
http://www.gerbils.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/gerbils/intro.htm
2007-03-02 07:40:41 · answer #7 · answered by Monique S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt if i were you
2007-03-02 07:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋