Re: introducing a pregnant gerbil

[Julian and Jackie]

ABCgerbils <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

>Does any one have any experience in introducing a
>pregnant female to a male?  (I know this is a case to
>be avoided, but was necessary here)  Is it harder than
>a normal male-female introduction?

Many pregnant females will make the male distinctly unwelcome for a few
days before birth. Trying to introduce at this time would appear to be a
recipe for extreme stress for all concerned.


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Julian
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