Re: Update on TFC

[Susan Fitts]

Hi Lisa, I agree with Donna on the breeding. Perhaps introducing the male gerbils to new female partners and no longer breeding these mothers who are making meals out of their young? Another thought I had was if there isn't sufficient food/water that may create survival instincts to cause the mother to consume their young in order to survive themselves. Are the mother's very young? I've heard that very  young mother's may do this too.  As best as I can tell, you have had 2 different mother's who have attacked and eaten their young?   I'm fairly new here to so I am by no means an expert, but I know that many here have raised gerbils for some time and with their help I'm sure you will be able to work with your gerbils and eventually have healthy and happy litters.  Sorry to hear about the devastating events of losing your pups this way!  Keep your chin up and I'm sure you will (with the help of GML) eventually have some little one's to croon over!  :-) Sue