I Have had my 3 gerbils (pixy & dixy) about 12 months now but 1 keeps getting on the others back trying to mate it but if 1 was a male then wouldnt the female have already had babys

I Hope i have explained it ok

Thanks

this is just normal dominance behaviour - keep an eye on them tho' they can de-clan at this age if they can't sort out their dominance issues. both male and female can follow this behaviour pattern.

hth

emma

If you could get photos it'd be much easier...

Males are obvious, if you had a male then you'd know it as they have an obvious bump at the base of their tail.

As already said, both males and females will hump like this, as long as the other Gerbil doesn't mind then they'll be fine. Watch their behaviour to be sure they're ok.