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Can you keep 3 gerbils in the same cage?
yes, gerbils like to live in groups like a meerkat in australia. if the cage is big enough, if u have a small cage they will get territorial
Will two boy gerbils fight together in a cage?
two boy gerbils should not fight, aslong as they knew each other form since they were pups. if not, use the split cage method and you should be fine. if you leave some old bedding in the cage when you clean it out gerbils are less likely to fight. girl gerbils are more dominent so boys are less likely to fight then girls. always keep a pair of gerbils, or they will get depressed. some gerbils do like to live alone, but this is uncommon.
Is it bad to keep gerbils in a hamster cage?
Im getting a Gerbil and the guy at the pet store said it was fine
Can you use body wash as shampoo for gerbils?
You shouldn't wash gerbils with water. There's a special kind of dust/sand you can buy and keep in a bowl in their cage. They roll around in it and it keeps them clean.
Does a gerbils cage need to be off the ground?
No. Just keep in mind when placing the cage that it it's a wire cage, gerbils will kick their shavings everywhere and it will most likely Mae a mess around the outside of the cage. Also keep in mind that if the door is left open or the lid is left off or whatever, they will probably take the escape chance. With the cage on the floor, the gerbil's free to go. With it on a table, the gerbil may be trapped, or, they may jump and get themselves hurt. Just think out the scenerios when placing the cage.
Your gerbils just had a pup what do you do?
You should take care of it and make sure it is always alright. Keep it safe and never let it out of its cage.
Why can't gerbils go outside?
Maybe they escape because they don't like you..... or they don't like being in a cage..... or if you don't keep them in a cage then they might not like the habitat....or maybe you just a bad pet keepeer! That's a sensible answer
I bought what i thought were 2 female gerbils but now they have started mating what should i do?
The same thing happened to me, I bought 2 female gerbils from the pet store and then found babies in the cage one morning. Check online pictures of male and female gerbil genitalia so you can determine which one is the male. You need to put the male in a separate cage or they will keep mating and making more babies. Gerbils mate again right after the babies are born, so you might end up with another litter even after you separate them. Keep them separate unless you want to breed them, or you will end up with a ton of gerbils! Here's a link to find pics of the gerbils genitalia: http://www.gerbils.co.uk/gerbils/gender.htm
Can gerbils have babies in captivity?
Absolutely. A male and female gerbil kept together in a cage will reproduce at a rate of about one litter (usually 3 - 7 babies) per month.Gerbils are very friendly and social animals, and don't like living alone. It is best to keep two to four of them together, as space allows. However, unless you want to be overwhelmed with baby gerbils, you should keep the sexes separate, i.e., choose to keep only females, or only males.Gerbils will generally accept new cage-mates only when they are young. If you have an older gerbil, do not attempt to introduce other gerbils to the cage, as these otherwise gentle rodents will aggressively defend their territory, even to the death.
What kind of environment should you put your gerbil in?
A cage that is for hamsters or gerbils. Something that has more than one level is ideal, to keep them entertained, but nothing too extravagant. Rotastak cages are generally good for gerbils but can come with an excessive amount of tubes/tunnels etc. gerbils just won't use that kind of thing. You could use a plain one story aquarium as well, your gerbil would need some other things to keep it entertained as well though. I recommend a pair of smallish aquariums as gerbils love to dig in the bedding and will push it onto the floor in a wire cage. i usally put 4 inchs of bedding on the floor as well as tissue boxs and toilet paper tubes. i wouldn't put anything in the cage that's not ceramic or metal unless you don't mind them chewing on it. the most important part of a gerbils cage is, another gerbil :3
How do you get rid of a gerbils smell?
To keep a gerbil's smell down, change their cage once a week. Once every month, scrub the tank down with water to get out any stubborn odor or stain that may have set in. Gerbils really are low in the smell category, and don't require a lot of maintenance.
How do you make my gerbils healthy?
first check if it has soft shiny fur and a clean nose if they don't you want to play with it and make it do energetic stuff but don't take it too far ( if wanted: treat them to a healthy treat each time) and make sure to keep the cage clean and don't keep it in its cage for too long. XD
