Hi Christina,
I suspect that you didn't get an answer before because nobody had this experience. I
can only say that gerbils do not normally "twitch" in mid-jumps as you described. I
think if they're both doing that and they seem "abnormal", you should take them to the
doctor just in case.
As for them running for cover, unless it's related to whatever's causing them to
twitch in mid-jump, they're probably just very timid right now. Give them lots of
patience, put you hands in their cage until they're more used to your smell and
presence, and hand-offer them treats. Basically, act as though you're meeting them
again for the first time and they don't know you at all.
Let me/us know what happens (both topics :-)).
Amy
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On Fri, 22 June 2001, Blue wrote:
>
> Sorry to resend this to the list but I got no answers
> before and since my black male started to do the same
> behavior as Cairo, I'm more worried.
>
> Also, the pair dart for cover as soon as I move, such
> as lean back in my chair, stand up, and so on. Will
> they eventually get used to me? In the beginning I
> moved too fast in taming them so now I'm stepping
> backwards and going more slowly.
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I hate to raise a false alarm, etc.. but my Cairo,
> > DEH, 6-7 week male has lately been doing this little
> > jump into the air. While in the air he'll tilt/shake
> > his head vigorously. Reason to worry? Is there a
> > such
> > thing as ear mites in gerbils?
> >
> > Also, this is kind of a silly question but with the
> > mite questions lately, I'm wondering if there's a
> > "normal" amount of scratching? Cairo and Zerwin seem
> > to scratch with their little back paws a lot..
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Christina
> >
>
> Thank you again.
>
>
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