Timbit isn't any bigger or older then Truffles and I don't think that they
are fighting. They both sleep in the same house and when I take out the
nest, Truffles just huddles in a corner below the water bottle with Timbit
by his side. But, you are most likely right that Truffles just needs to get
used to his new home.
>From: "Deb Rebel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Little Timbit" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Timbit, meet Truffles (help)
>Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 09:32:10 -0600
>Is Timbit the larger and older of the two? In that case Truffles
>could feel intimidated.
>
>Remove everything from the cage that they could hide in, period.
>Clean it thoroughly, leaving just some bedding and something
>to gnaw on in the cage.
>
>This will cut problems with 'territory' that may be happening
>as well, where Truffles is retreating to the nestbox/house and
>holing up.
>
>If both gerbils are under ten weeks old, they shouldn't fight,
>as you seem to be seeing (or so you posted).
>
>Truffles should get used to things in a few days and turn into a
>more active and energetic fellow once more, just let him get
>used to his new housemate and the new cage.....
>
>Deb
>Rebel's Rodent Ranch
>
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