Posted by KRA200000 on March 05, 2003 at 16:32:46:
In Reply to: Are some geribils just nicer then others? posted by Topaz on March 04, 2003 at 20:09:28:
Topaz, we are new to gerbils (about 2 months ) but are presently living with six in three cages and hopefully expecting our first litter next week. I find that even though they are all healthy and active, they each have their own personality. Maybe you could tempt your shy gerbil with a sunflower treat. First she could eat it off your hand and then later place it so that she would have to climb onto your hand to get it. Once she is comfortable sitting on your hand you could start picking her up. I'm wondering- was she living with males in the pet store? My pregnant gerbil Sugar is shyer than the male who also runs up my arm. Good luck! Kim
:I recently got two female geribils, same time, same age, same place, and I after a few days of settling in, I paid just as much attention to both of them, but one of them (Zappy) seems to be alot nicer then the other (Zero). When I put my hand in there cage, Zappy will run right up my arm, as Zero will hind in her house. Does any one know why this is? Are some geribils just nicer then others? P.S. I'm new here
