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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoType your answer here... They usually live in two or more. You could have one alone but he'd probably be very lonely and end up getting depressed so it's not really a good idea. Gerbils are very social animals, so they need to be around others.
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∙ 11y agoIf you plan on adopting gerbils as pets, no. Gerbils do not need to be in groups of 2 or more, but it is recommended. Larger groups of gerbils tend to be happier and more content then those who are alone.
IMPORTANT TIP: When planning to adopt Gerbils, remember to get all the same gender. A few years ago i had a boy and a girl Gerbil. After a few months I ended up with over 24 baby Gerbils.
GOOD LUCK! Hi, I just wanted to add that gerbils should be in pairs unless they're ill or for other reasons. If gerbils are in pairs, they should be with the same gender or you'll have lots more! It's not a good idea to have 2 gerbils and then add 1+ more because they will fight, often to the death. Thanks!
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∙ 12y agoyes i think so some people i know said they have to but if you see them fighting you might have to separate them. if they are male and female then they could have babies.
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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
Are gerbils better alone or in pairs?
Gerbils are normally better with a mate or in packs. Some even say they have a longer life span.
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.
What happenes if you only get 1 gerbil?
He will become lonely and depressed, you will have to spend a lot of time with him so he is OK. Do not try to introduce a pair of gerbils that are strangers as they will fight (sometimes to the death).
What do gerbils need to drink?
Blood
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.
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.
If i was getting boxing gloves for me and a friend how many pairs would i need?
You would need two pairs. One pair for you and one pair for your friend.
How much money do you have to pay for a gerbil to get shots?
Gerbils don't need shots.
Can your gerbils die off milk?
Baby gerbils need their mother's milk and should not be given anything but kitten replacement milk and only if something happens to the mother.
