I have a question about gerbils preening habits.
We used to have 2 males together and one (Viech)
preened his compagnion so much around the eyes
that the poor guy hardly had any fur left.
WE finally split them up.
Viech had been alone for several months and we
finally introduced him to two young males.
They've been happily together for about 2 weeks,
but today I noticed Viech has taken up his old
preening habit again. Both babies have some fur
missing around their eyes.
Viech never barbered any part of himself when he was
on his own and they have plenty of things to nibble
and entertain themselves with.
What could be the reason for his preening fixation?
I don't really want to take his two newly introduced
compagnions away, because he is clearly happier.
But I also don't want the two youngsters to have bare
heads, either.
Any ideas anyone?
Susanne
