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when male gerbil want to mate do he chase female if she ...


Sent to Pet Experts April 24, 2006 11:24 a.m.

when male gerbil want to mate do he chase female if she does not what to

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Age: 2; Female; Breed: female and male gerbil

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i did split cage so far but when i put them together he chases again
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April 24, 2006 12:50 p.m. (1 hour and 26 minutes later)
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Yes, he will chase her for hours at a time. You can read more regarding this here:

http://www.agsgerbils.org/Gerbil_Care_Handbook/breeding.html

If you don't want pups, please keep them separated as this behavior will just continue :) Good luck



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