Diana Arnett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>I know it won't be easy, but she seems so unhappy that I'm willing to give
>it a try. I'm in the process of trying to rig up a split cage and see if
>that works. What age gerbil should I look for--would younger be better?
There is some evidence that choosing a smaller gerbil just makes it more
difficult for females (males it is the opposite).
>Also, I'm not 100% sure she is a she. Like I said, I've always done cat
>rescue before and unneutered boys are definitely boys! I looked at the
>sexing section of your web page (thank you very much, btw) but I have to
>confess to flunking the quiz! I don't think there is a scrotum, but there
>also don't seem to be nipples. Any other pointers? Thanks for your help.
>As always, I seem to exist only to make my animas friends happy! :)
Males and females are very different. Once you have seen an adult male
it is almost impossible to confuse it with a female. Is there a petshop
where you could do some practising?
--
Julian
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