Introducing rufus

[Kirsty1987]

Today I picked up this little guy he is 6 weeks old and so tiny, he is being introduced to my older gerbil as previous introduction with Ruben didn't work out so Ruben has gone to live with the breeder I got the baby gerbil from. So here he is meet little Rufus

[HammieandMerlin]

oh my gosh what doll!!

[Stockannette]

Rufus is a charmer!

[DrKMcK]

My first love in rodents was gerbils. Rufus is completely beautiful. Gorgeous eyes. Seems to be very lively and curious. Good luck with him.

[Angel_Cookie_Vanilla]

Aww , he has such big eyes

[chulasweetchica]

Awh Rufus your a darling! What a little cutie. Love the name.

[September]

How precious!! He's so cute, and his coloring is absolutely stunning!

[racinghamster]

That`s a shame intros didn`t work out with Ruben Kirsty but hopefully with Rufus being younger? things might go better. Have they been introduced right away or are you useing the split cage method first? Really hope things work out this time. x

[Kirsty1987]

I'm using the split cage method first I have removed all the toys and am going to switch them frequently, someone said I'm giving them to much space and I should put them in something smaller they are in the 3ft tank so don't have that much space each and I would feel cruel if I made it any smaller. I'm really hoping that with a baby gerbil it will be easier Zach is pretty laid back Ruben was the feisty one who was always biting zach

[racinghamster]

Your tank size is fine. They can see and smell one another and hopefully form a friendship soon. A lot will depend on Zach and whether he`s `laid back` enough to accept another male into his life. Some males just don`t have the attitude once split or have lost their cagemate. Although male gerbils are easier to pair up. Females are not!