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It is not so much that they like you or not. Some are just better at being handheld because they have experienced it from an early age (after their eyes open). If you bought an older gerbil from a petstore that has not be regularly handled, it may not ever be a good pet.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoGerbils may not get sad... they can become sick, if your gerbil stops eating for a day or so he may be sick. if they are sad they tend to sit in the corner with their eyes closed.
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∙ 15y agoIf when you approach the cage it doesn't hide or run away from your hand, and isn't afraid to climb on you.
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∙ 14y agoIt will thump its back legs. Also, if you are holding it, it will probably pee and then jump out of your hands.
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∙ 12y agoif it allows you to touch it
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What does it mean if your gerbil eats sawdust?
it likes saw dust
How do you know your gerbil is pregnant?
well, usually if you pick the gerbil up, you can feel in its stomach things that feel like small potatoes. the gerbil will obviously be larger.
Are bunnies or gerbils playfull?
I have a gerbil and he is very playful! He also likes digging in the sawdust and making tunnels! :)
Why is Marc so depressed?
because hes just a big fat stupid gerbil and nobody likes gerbils.
How do you know if a gerbil is fully grown?
A gerbil is full grown by 6 months old and measures 7-8 inches including the tail.
What animal is furry with hands feet and a tail beginning with b and is six letters?
its a gerbil and just so you know gerbil does not start with a b
How do you know if your gerbil has nerve damage?
if it starts gaining super powers
What should you call your pet gerbil?
It all depends on what you feel is best for your gerbil. You can call it any name you want.... someone I know named hers after brands: Hershey, Snickers, Reeses, etc.
Should you get gerbil guinea pig or hamster if you want something that doesnt bite a lot and likes to be handled is fun to play with?
Hamsters are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why is gerbil looking in your pockets?
they are curios animals and love to know everything about their surroundings.
How do you introduce a baby male gerbil to an adult female gerbil?
Like if you intruduce a baby gerbil to a female and a male gerbil they might be nice to him but the male gerbil might play fight or fight in the cage i do not think if you leave the baby gerbil in the same cage with the male gerbil or a female gerbil the female gerbil migt fight or play fight with the baby gerbil if u do please be real care full because if the male gerbil no that the babby gerbil if its a baby girl gerbil yhey will mate or if u do the same with the adult female gerbil they mate to with a baby boy gerbil or adult gerbil will mate to and also mate means that the female gerbil have babbies with the male gerbils .
What do you call a male hamster or gerbil?
a gerbil is called a gerbil
