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| Sass |
Posted on 09-11-2007 02:21
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. . . no not the young man who looks after the tables at JFK's . . . the small furry cute type!
Our gerbils have just produced their first litter and they are as cute as anything. Unfortunately we cannot keep them all so wondered if anyone on here would like some for their kids?
They are intelligent social animals and should be kept in small groups - 2 or 3 to a cage. They are desert dwellers in the wild and therefore very clean animals which means they only need cleaning out every 2 to 3 weeks and providing fresh food and water daily. Very easy to look after.
They will be ready to leave their parents from the 11th December but we can hang onto them a little longer if you want them as a Christmas present. They will be separated into same sex groups as soon as they are weaned so no little surprises!
Gerbils are very entertaining - much more so than hamsters or other small animals. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about looking after them.
They are free to a good home. If anyone is interested - let me know! |
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| Lils |
Posted on 09-11-2007 02:40
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Well, we have 4 kittens for sale as of December 6th, so if you can't find homes for them, buy a kitten from us and feed it gerbils . . .  |
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| hannahfish |
Posted on 09-11-2007 03:11
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oo oo oo i wanted a kitten but not allowed however have a empty fish tank cause they all died so will ask if i can have gerbils will let you know when i have asked permission |
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| Sass |
Posted on 09-11-2007 03:19
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Fish tanks are ideal for gerbils provided they have a ventilated lid. Otherwise they will go the same way as your fish!  |
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| Fat-Dart |
Posted on 09-11-2007 04:01
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Sass wrote:
Fish tanks are ideal for gerbils provided they have a ventilated lid. Otherwise they will go the same way as your fish!
Yes but for Hannah's information, don't forget that although they may live happily in fish tanks they're not actually fish, so don't fill the water to the top.
 (that's NOT a gerbil)
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| hannahfish |
Posted on 09-11-2007 04:06
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 you all think im thick but i do have common sense |
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| Fat-Dart |
Posted on 09-11-2007 04:26
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hannahfish wrote:
you all think im thick but i do have common sense
We know that really, you just hide it so well..
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| Statto |
Posted on 09-11-2007 07:33
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We may be interested in having two. Need to investigate costs of cages, etc (unless anyone has spare stuff?). We would want placid ones, as we would like them to be handled by kids.
If you can get them all good homes easily, go ahead. If not, then we'll let you know when we've done our homework.... |
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| Sass |
Posted on 09-11-2007 08:24
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Ok cool. Their parents are both easily handled now but they weren't so laid back when we first got them. They took a a few days to get used to us but I think that was because ours came from a pet shop and they hadn't been handled that often and also because we had no experience of small animals and we were a bit nervous of them. They are faster than hamsters but they do get used to the people who handle them regularly and ours will happily sit on my daughters lap now without being held onto.
I can guarantee that my kids will handle the little ones as often as I will let them so that shouldn't be a problem with these pups! We have to leave them alone until they are a week old as if the mother picks up our scent on them she may reject them (I've done my research!)
The pet shop I bought the pair from said that they would take on any I can't find homes for but I'd sooner see them go straight to a new home for the reason already stated.
They are still blind, deaf and hairless. I reckon they should play pool!
Let me know if and when you're ready.
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| Sass |
Posted on 09-11-2007 20:13
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| hannahfish |
Posted on 09-11-2007 20:24
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lol how cute, I am allowed some if they are of the same sex but then if they are brotther and sister i would hope they wouldnt breed?? |
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| Sass |
Posted on 09-11-2007 20:31
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They aren't fussy!!! 
I've ordered a cage so they can be separated into same sex groups. I'll have a chat with you next time I see you. |
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| Sass |
Posted on 11-11-2007 00:14
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| Sass |
Posted on 04-12-2007 17:36
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Gerbil Update!
I've put some more recent photos on Facebook if anyone is interested in them - link above.
We have 6 gerbil pups - I will try and work out which are boys and which are or girls but it's very difficult to tell at the moment. They are all white. Some have red eyes, some have black eyes. One has an injured leg and tail (thanks to my kids letting it out) but it doesn't seem to bother it although we handle it less to avoid hurting it. Another one has a kink in it's tail which is rather cute. In fact they are all gorgeous.
Hopefully those who have an expressed an interest still are? |
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| hannahfish |
Posted on 04-12-2007 17:47
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just have to check because he wants to get scorpions and i dont think they will mix well in the same tank  |
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| Sass |
Posted on 04-12-2007 17:50
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Oh ok. Please let me know as soon as possible if I need to find another home. |
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| Sass |
Posted on 04-12-2007 20:02
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Just to make it clear to anyone that we obviously intend to keep the injured one. We wouldn't expect anyone else to take it on. |
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| harry |
Posted on 04-12-2007 20:24
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How is the injured little fella now?
Harry Time! |
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| Sass |
Posted on 04-12-2007 20:47
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He's actually seems fine. He uses the leg and gets about the gerbilarium just as well as the others. It just isn't too pretty to look at.
I'm worried about hurting him so I haven't inspected the damage too closely. |
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| Statto |
Posted on 05-12-2007 06:25
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As mentioned before, we will have a couple if you are short of homes.
We will need a few days in order to get accomodation and food sorted out, so please let us know.
Thanks. |
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