I see no problem waiting until august for an introduction. I've introduced
adult females after varying lengths of time alone. I've found (and other
keepers as well, I believe) that female introductions have a higher chance
of success with 2 gerbils close to the same age and very similar in size
(different from males who are more likely to accept a pup). I would
definitely give it a try- she may be good and lonely by that time and more
willing to accept a new companion.
Jill
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> From: Kelly Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: re-post serious question
> Date: Monday, June 25, 2001 10:03 PM
>
> The astro turf was so that it could be sanitised with vinegar. However,
my
> sister replaced the astro turf (Spoo, the gerbil, was chewing it to bits
> and plastic has historically been an allergen for her) with carefresh,
what
> they were in before the issue. I unfortunately won't be back in town
until
> August, and i'm wary of having my sister do a new introduction, do you
> think that that would be too long a period to do introductions, if I
should
> at all, given Spoo's age (almost 2)?
>
> Thanks,
> Kelly Moore
>
> At 08:41 PM 6/25/2001 -0400, Jill wrote:
> >What was the vet's intention in using astro-turf? to eliminate any
possibly
> >allergy sources? This doesn't sound wise to me- if accidentally
ingested,
> >it could potentially cause a blockage. The best allergy-safe bedding to
use
> >is plain white unscented tissue and paper.
> >
> >I would give the remaining gerbil at least a couple weeks alone before
> >trying to introduce a new companion. Animals will often take time to
grieve
> >for a lost companion.
