Why do my gerbils fight with each other?

Question

I have 2 male gerbils, one is brown and one is albino. The albino one is more friendly than the brown but they are playful. Lately, I have come into the room where the gerbils are kept and they are fighting and they are bleeding. I separate them and then reintroduce them later on in the day. I just walked into the room a few minutes ago and the brown one is in one corner of the cage staring straight ahead and making a weird sound with his legs. The albino one is trying to play with him so he keeps nudging him but then the brown one runs really fast to the other side of the cage. Now they are on separate sides of the cage not doing anything but staring. Do any of you know what is going on with my gerbils? Or do any of you know how I can solve this problem?

Thanks so much in advance!

Answer 1

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This is what my old gerbils were like. You HAVE to separate them i am afraid otherwise one will eventually be killed. There is always a dominant bully which tries to pinch all of the food and be the boss

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Answer 2

Yes, unfortunately, male gerbils are aggressive to each other. So for the best interest of both of your gerbils, you need to separate them. and it will probably be better for you if you don't have to constantly watch them and worry about them. I know it really stinks because you want them to love each other, but it doesn't always work that way.
hope i helped you and your- from how you described them- adorable gerbils!

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have seen male gerbils in action. lol

Answer 3

Gerbils and Hamsters are both very territorial animals, They will fight and even kill one another for territory. My hamsters did the same thing, and one ended up dead. You should seperate them ASAP

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Answer 4

2 males... They will never be friends again..
How to solve it? Seperate them.. forever..