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How much bedding do you put in a gerbil's cage?
the fatter the gerbil, the thicker the bedding.
How do you know if a gerbil is in heat?
they will lay on the cage not on the bedding or hiding place. so if they do and it is very warm outside take them outside in the cage and put them somewhere in the shade. that's what I do
Should you put your gerbil in a cage?
Yes! You shouldn't keep any small pet outside a cage- they could easily escape or get stepped on.It is best to keep them in an aquarium at least ten gallons for each gerbil and then another 5 for each additional gerbil with at least 3 inches of bedding
How do you make a split gerbil cage?
Get a screen and put it in the middle of the tank/cage.
Can you put a gerbil and a hamster in the same cage?
No, never do this. Hamsters are solitary, and it may attack the gerbil.
How do you set up a gerbilarium?
First, spread bedding throughout the cage. Then, provide a place for them to sleep, like a log. Next, put food and water in the cage. Lastly, put in toys or climbing utensils if you wish. Now you are ready to put in your gerbil and clean the gerbilarium once a week or so.
What kind of paper can you put in gerbil cage?
any kind!
Can a teddy bear hamster and a Mongolian gerbil live in the same cage?
Syrian Hamsters will kill and eat a gerbil, do not put them together in the same cage.
Is it wise to put a mouse and a gerbil in the same cage?
Probably not. But I read a book in my school library about gerbils and the author of it said that one of his friends put a gerbil and a mouse together in a cage and they worked out OK.
Can mice get sick from their bedding?
No, in fact it is a great thing to put in their cage because they like to tear it and spread it around. I put some in the cage for my mice, and they love it!
Do you put new hamster beding in the cage or wash the cage?
New bedding. You can wash the cage- without bedding in it: that would just be messy. I would change the bedding like every week or every other week.
Is it necessary to put bedding in a hamsters cage?
yes, definitely
