Baby Gerbil Development. Dry puppy food kitten food cooked eggs and chicken are all good sources of protein. Female gerbils can bear young starting around the same time though its possible to get pregnant even earlier.
They start nibbling on food when they open their eyes but dont take this as meaning they are eating and can be removed. Newborn gerbil babies are furless blind and deaf. According to Reproduction Fertility and Development most male gerbils can mate by the time they are three months old.
Baby gerbils are called pups.
Pregnant gerbils should be given additional protein and calcium to support their development. Initially baby gerbils only drink milk. The mother will look after these pups on her own throughout their development. Gorgeous large dark orange points and friendly all Schimmels.