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That means that the gerbil is at the right age and wants to mate.
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Why is one gerbil covering the other with bedding?
This is perfectly normal. They are trying to hide the gerbil from you and to keep them warm. Maybe leaving them alone would help.
Can you keep a gerbil on it's own?
yes you can i have 1 gerbil by itself and its fine
How long do you have to keep gerbil's in their cage before holding them?
After 24 hours you can hold your gerbil. Or in other words, one day.
Can a gerbil go outside?
yes they can but if you have any other pet keep them inside so the gerbil won't get eaten outside
What does the temperature have to be in a room for a gerbil to live?
Ussually keep the gerbil in a room at around 20 - 25 degrees C. 68- 77 Fahrenheit. If the gerbil is in a room that is too hot it will dehydrate quicker.
Is it okay to keep a male gerbil with a pregnant female gerbil?
Yes, the parents do not fight. Also, If you let them keep their litter, they will not produce another litter until the current litter has grown up.
How do you make your gerbil happy for life?
Keep him warm, fed and healthy.
In what temperature does a gerbil lives?
62-75degrees I keep mine at 65
Can you keep a baby gerbil with it's mother?
yes i think so
Is it okay that you get hamster food for your gerbil?
You will get mixed answers for this question. The previous answer was "no", but I disagree. Hampster food and gerbil food are almost identical and are often sold as the same thing. It is ok, but try to keep it to gerbil food.
Would a pet cat eat a pet gerbil?
Yes, it is possible and likely that the cat would try to catch, kill and maybe eat the gerbil. You should keep the gerbil in a cage that isn't accessible by the cat.
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
