Fighting

Behavior-  Fighting


Gerbils are territorial,  and if they meet another gerbil on their territory,  they will probably fight to the death if not interrupted.
Gerbils also occasionally "declan".  This is where a pair or group of gerbils that is living together start fighting,  and need to be separated.  
Fighting should be easy to tell from play-fighting.  Two gerbils that are fighting will roll in a tight ball,  squeaking.  They may or may not separate on their own.  If they do,  one will chase the other,  and when they catch him/her,  they will ball fight again.
If you see your gerbils fighting, separate them immediately! 
For more information on declanning,  Click here.