Pups don't usually open their eyes until around 14-17 days of age. 10 days
of age is way to young for them to open.
I believe some have even gone as long as 20 days.
Ann-Marie L. Roberts
T&T Gerbils
Escanaba, Michigan
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> Okay, I know that gerbil pup eyes don't open for quite a while. This is
> my(ahh-hem, Bradine's)first litter and they were born on June 10th. That
> makes them.....13 days old today. I heard their eyes are supposed to open
at
> ten days, but they are still closed. Sure, different pups open their eyes
at
> different times, but it has been a while. What? Why? When? Who? Should I
be
> concerned....or is this normal? Thanks a bunch!
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> -Rachel and the rest of the Puji Puji gang,
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