I could be wrong (so feel free to correct me) but I think once they're
sleeping together then you're sorted and they're safe to move.
I've only paired up one couple and they've been fine since.
Tony P
----- Original Message -----
From: "Heather Kowbel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, September 03, 2001 7:23 AM
Subject: Paired Gerbils
> Hi!
> We just spent the last couple of days introducing Jaws and Hoppy using the
> split cage method. Now I have a few questions!
> When I woke up I went and checked on them to find out that Hoppy got past
> the barier preventing them from hurting one another......dont worry
> everything was fine....she just was cuddled up with Jaws sleeping. Now we
> removed the barrier and they share the same space! Now my question.....do
we
> need to keep them there or can we transfer them to one of the aquariums?
The
> reason I am asking this is cause we now have Foxy and Skittles to
introduce
> and we only have the one cage that we have able to do the split cage
method
> in (and it happens to be the one Jaws and Hoppy are in. Is it okay to move
> the new couple into an aquarium and then (after cleaning the split
> cage-cage) put Foxy and Skittles in it? or do we need to keep Jaws and
Hoppy
> there for a bit longer?
> Thanks
> Heather
> Jaws & Hoppy, Foxy, Skittles, Donte, Squeaker, Squeaker, and Squeaker
