How do I know if my gerbil is pregnant?????

Question

I had 2 female gerbils that were my class pets, but during the summer one died. We left the other gerbil alone for like 2 months, then got another gerbil because she seemed lonely. They were both labled female at the pet store, but now it seems like one is pregnant. I really apreciate all the help

Answer 1

if your gerbil is lethargic, drinking a lot of water, and just lays there, then i would bet that she is pregnant. my guinea pig got pregnant, and this happened. in a few weeks, if the gerbil has some fat around the lower stomach, then you can tell she is pregnant. good luck!!!

Answer 2

If she is pregnant, then you will know soon because they have a short gestation period before delivering.  The same thing happened to me when I bought two FEMALE guinea pigs for my classroom.  Within 6 months, I had a couple dozen guinea pigs!  ACK!

Answer 3

You will notice that the gerbil's sides are bigger, somewhere after 18 days. They will give birth around 24-28 days. Go to www.gerbilbreeding.com for more info.