Baby gerbil update

[inulro]

He, she or it (that I'm still not sure what gender it is leads me to believe it's probably a little girl) is a little bundle of energy and cuteness. Today, some "gerbil stuff" gene got switched on and she suddenly got a lot better at digging, shredding and building.

For something that spends all its time eating, there's been a worrying lack of growth. The body has filled out a bit, but there's still a bald spot on her back and the tail & feet are still shockingly pink.

She's OK here for another couple of weeks, but if she doesn't bulk up soon I'm not sure what to do - we really don't have room to keep her in a proper tank; and if she gets any more efficient at chewing is going to go right through the plastic roof of the container she's in. I'm also not so happy about randomly rehoming her if she's not going to be 100% right, but I don't really have a choice.

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[inulro.livejournal.com]

Unlikely, now that she's learned to make herself a proper nest - the only time she's not too fast for the camera is when she's asleep, and not visible.

We only got pictures of the other ones because it was so hot they were sleeping on top of the bedding.

[bugshaw.livejournal.com]

Poor baby gerbil. I hope she does okay.

(I know I'm home, because I have been ignored by the hamster. I'm minded to do some Training.)