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Can you keep gerbils in pairs?
Yes, you can keep same sex gerbils in pairs if they are littermates and have grown up together without having been separated.
What is the maximun gerbils you can have in a cage?
gerbils mostly live in pairs or small groups so it depends on the size of the cage and if the gerbils know each other
Do gerbils need daily human contact?
Yes, they will become lonely and depressed if they don't have another gerbil. You usually buy gerbils in pairs to stop this problem. However it is very dangerous to introduce two gerbils who have never met before. They can often end up killing each other. As when you buy them in pairs they are siblings. And have been together since a young age.
Do gerbils die if they are lonely in a cage?
No they do not, I have a female and she has lived alone for 2years now, and she is perfectly happy how she is :) Hope this helps. :) Some gerbils can live alone but some can not. Some gerbils live shorter lives without a cage buddy.
Are gerbils mammals?
No, gerbils are definitely social animals, but they are territorial. Gerbils get depressed if alone, and may even become aggressive. It is best to keep gerbils in same-sex pairs, this way they have one buddy, and there is no chance of declanning, which can happen with groups of gerbils mroe than two.
What do you think is better guinea pigs are better than gerbils?
Probably Gerbils, because they are indoor animals, and guinea pigs are fragile
Do toucans live alone in pairs or in groups?
They live alone!
Why do gerbils sniff other gerbils butt?
Its just something they do to get to know eachother better, like a dog or cat.
Do gerbils need to be in pairs?
Yes! It would be best if the gerbils were raised in the same litter, so if they aren't, be careful. It should work out though. Anyway, it is best to keep female gerbils in groups instead of by themselves.
Are gerbils social?
Yes, if you buy them from a shop you usually get them in pairs. This is because they get lonely and depressed on their own. However it is very dangerous to introduce two gerbils who have never met before. They can often end up killing each other. As when you buy them in pairs they are siblings. And have been together since a young age.
Do you have to separate the baby gerbils from there parents?
No. You should leave the new gerbils, mother and father together. If the parents seem to be harming their children you can take the one harming and separate it using the split cage method.
How much do gerbils at pets at home cost?
A great deal because you run the risk of supporting rodent farms. An ethical breeder or rescue will cost you around the same or less. Typically this is £10 for two gerbils, since you should not kept gerbils alone.
