I have adopted gerbil form other clans myself. What I have done is to either
keep the initials of their original clan in their names or assign a theme to
their names. This helps give me a clue as to what genetic line each gerbil
is from. I also try to incorporate the names of the parents in the nest
generation. For example, I named a lovely Slate female breeder Ace's SS
Cinder. Her sire's name is Ace and her dame's name is Silver Snow.
I don't think having more than one clan in a household would be a issue. I
think that it would make it easier to be sure what genetic stock you have,
if you are breeding, as well as provide an easy way to differentiate their
naming patterns.
Cinthia A Dunn-Izquierdo
The Izzy Clan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Spice Gerbil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 8:45 AM
Subject: The Spice Gerbils Vs. The Rescue Gerbils
> My son who is 15, doesn't really want all the gerbils
> we own to be a Spice or similar themed clan. I was
> wondering if it is common or acceptable to have two
> clans in one family. Perhaps he could have the rescue
> gerbils and name them anything he wishes and they
> could be a "sibling" clan to The Spice Gerbils. And
> also be featured on the same website.
>
> What does everyone else think?
>
> Also, when I adopt gerbils from other breeders, is it
> customary to adopt them right into the main clan. I
> mean if I were to register the new adoptees, will they
> also be a Spice gerbil or will they retain the name of
> the clan they came from, if they came from a clan.
> Its kind of confusing to me. :)
> I am adopting two gerbils on October 2nd from someone
> in the list and I want to begin planning for now their
> arrival.
>
> All input welcome.
> Thanks
>
> Jade
>
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