OMG I was so totally wrong.
By kris182_2000
@kris182_2000 (5444)
Canada
June 20, 2011 4:14pm CST
This morning I posted about Gerri having her pups. I thought she had 6 but I was wrong.
Gerri had 8 babies this morning.
I just got a good picture of them and when I looked in the nest again, I'd seen 8 of them.
I wasn't expecting 8, she had more than her mother did before her.
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
20 Jun 11
OMG how exciting to see them in the picture! Wow they are so tiny. I have never seen baby gerbils before and thanks so much for sharing.
I got so excited to see them. Wow you will have your hands full until they get good homes for them. 
It really has to be exciting to have them there.
It really has to be exciting to have them there. 2 people like this
@GardenGerty (157561)
• United States
21 Jun 11
I bet she would send you a couple just for your own entertainment. LOL I think they are cute, but on the other hand I am thinking I do not want to be a rodent grandma.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
22 Jun 11
They are actually cute to view on the picture, but no I don't think I could raise one. lol, I would be too afraid as I am of hamsters and gerbils too. They remind me of rats and these just look so cute though. 
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
20 Jun 11
hi kris I never realized baby puppies could be so tiny. Bjut themn I
guess if you were to carry eight baby puppies you would want them
small.wow she outdid her mom. I imagine now you will be looking for
homes for some of them when they get big enough to separate from
mom.She must be a small dog also which is nice too. congrats on all'the puppies. lol lol
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@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
20 Jun 11
Lol. I've only been talking about gerbils for a while now
I can't get over how tiny they are myself. It will be a while before they get bigger.
Being able to hand tame them from the start will be nice.
I will be posting updates as the days and weeks go on.
I can't get over how tiny they are myself. It will be a while before they get bigger.
Being able to hand tame them from the start will be nice.
I will be posting updates as the days and weeks go on.2 people like this
@Angelee_27 (3460)
• United States
20 Jun 11
It pays to read others responses before responding yourself as it says in the guidelines, hehe. ;)
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@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
20 Jun 11
Gerbils are not like hamsters who are not social. Gerbils live in colonies and don't do well by themselves. So I can't split them up.
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@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
21 Jun 11
Well, you've got a regular little gerbil factory going now. How do you stop them reproducing whenever you decide to do that? I've never dealt with gerbils. My brother had hamsters when we were kids but that didn't last long.
They look so small and delicate. Best wishes for all of them growing well and finding new homes.
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@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
21 Jun 11
There's no real way to stop them as you can't split them up. I'll just have to wait until she runs her course, which will be in less than 2 years, or try to pair her up with one of her litter once she's had the next one.
@Angelee_27 (3460)
• United States
20 Jun 11
Hi kris,
Aw, how cute! :-)
What a surprise you had, haha! :D
@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
20 Jun 11
Tell me about it, lol. Now I have to find homes for 8 gerbils not 6.
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@Angelee_27 (3460)
• United States
20 Jun 11
Haha! :D
Well, I hope it all goes smoothly, and each one gets a good, loving home. :-)
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@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
20 Jun 11
They have to go out in pairs, they get really upset when they're by themselves. I found that out last night when I split the 2 of them up and the father went nuts in the other tank.
@GardenGerty (157561)
• United States
21 Jun 11
Wow, that is a big litter. Will she be able to care for them all? I hope some of the things that were posted were helpful. How are you going to get rid of them?
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
20 Jun 11
I am also expecting my dog to have puppies this week or early next month.
The last time she had given birth to 3 puppies.
Now i am expecting same number...if there is an addition,that would be great,my kids loves puppies/dogs.
@carsocmaguinsay (417)
• Philippines
22 Jun 11
Just like my chubby. She was really very vigorous, she had more than her mother does. she was the only one who survive among her batch...
