>
> Are these gerbils all related? You may have a more aggressive than usual
> strain of gerbils if they are related in any way.
As a matter of fact they are. I hate to think it, but it
seems the most likely explanation I've seen so far. Several
people have suggested it was moving them that triggered it,
but that would only explain one fight not any of the
others. Well if I ever start breeding again (doubtful, at
this point) I was planning on outcrossing the next
generation anyway, I'll make sure whatever new gerbie I
bring in doesn't have a family line with a history of
aggressiveness. Whitney, you may want to do this too, just
in case! I have had some pairs in this family line in the
past get along fine until one died of old age, so it's not
like it's all of them. I was just very frustrated last
night. :)
>
> Are their tanks too complicated?
Nope, just your average 10 gallon with a wheel and a sand
dish, the occasional bit of cardboard.
>
> Is there an enviromental constant, such as air-conditioning, background
> noise, or odour, that could put the gerbils under unusual stress?
>
The only thing stressful around here is all the allergens!
Which I doubt is bothering them. :)
>
> The bigger the size difference the better in males.
Hmm well Gabby and Prince are both big boys, and Snowy is my
little runtling, so that gives me some hope. :)
>
> I hope this is helpful.
>
> --
> Julian
>
Yes, I appreciate it very much, and all the others who have
helped me with ideas!
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