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I would not recommend it for two main reasons. If you already have an established pair who have been living together for a long time you shouldn't attempt to introduce another gerbil, this will result in the pair 'ganging up' on the single gerbil, fighting him, injuring him and this may lead to his death. Even when using the split cage you should never attempt this.
Secondly if you do have three unknown gerbils the since the split cage requires equal exposure and living space for all the gerbils it would be hard to build a cage like this, I'm picturing some kind of triangular or circular with sections cut out, which is quite frankly awkward. As well as this you may find that two of the gerbils pair whilst ignoring the other. When they are in a split cage as a pair they can give their full attention to each other but in a three it would be very risky.
I would suggest pairing two of your gerbils and adopting another for your other little guy. Please do not buy a single gerbil from a pet shop if they have an even number of gerbils. This is because you will be breaking up a pair to try and create another pair which might not even work and leaving a single gerbil on his own.
What else can I help you with?
Will the male gerbil eat the female gerbil and the baby gerbils?
no male gerbils are very caring so dont split them up
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.
Can gerbils share a cage?
yes they can but you need to get them from the same litter or intrudes them using the split cage method to learn what that is and how many to get go tohttp:/www.twinsqueaks.com/index.php.
Will male gerbils fight each other in the same cage?
Males are typically calmer and less territorial than female gerbils. But with any gerbil, if it is not already a cagemate or sibling, it must be introduced properly through a split-cage method. You can find many examples of how to do this at: http://homepage.mac.com/kyleekay/tip-of-the-week/tip072003.html or http://www.twinsqueaks.com/split-tank.html Hope this helps.
How big should a Gerbil tank be?
The general rule is one gerbil needs 10 gallons plus 5 gallons for each additional gerbil. Such as 10 gallons for 1, 15 for 2, 20 for 3, 25 for 4, 30 for 5 etc. Anything smaller, and they WILL fight- sometimes to the death- for more room. Anything bigger, and you may find yourselves with an all out brawl with your gerbil group, since they would've split into two clans. It is recommended to use a fish tank with a mesh top or a reptile tank for your gerbils, as the chew through plastic and will escape the plastic and wire cages commonly sold for use with gerbils.
How do gerbils talk to other gerbils?
First of all, do not just throw two gerbils into a tank and expect them to be best buddies. They need to be familiar with the gerbil first. Split your tank in half with wire mesh with 1/4 of an inch space in between the links so they can't bite or scratch the other gerbil. Next, hang a water bottle, put a food dish w/ food, and put some toys on each side. Put one gerbil on each side of the mesh. Don't be surprised if they try to bite each other, this is normal. Alternate the gerbils a few times a day so the ycan get used to the other gerbil's scent. Signs that the gerbils are ready to have the mesh removed are cuddling through the mesh at night and grooming through the mesh. When you remove the mesh, wear tough gloves in case the gerbils decide that they would like to fight. If they do fight, separate them immediately and replace the mesh. If they are chasing each other or the gerbils look frightened, put the mesh back. If they are grooming each other, sleeping, or nonchalantly doing gerbil behaviors, stay and watch them for at least 2 hours to make sure they aren't being very good actors. If everything goes well, they should be fine. If you had to replace the mesh, repeat everything and try again. If they still won't stop fighting for over a month, return the other gerbil and get a new one. Sometimes, just like people, some gerbils just aren't compatable.
Can you put different species of gerbils together?
If you introduce them as children using the split-cage method, yes. any other way willl result in murder and fighting.
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.
Do gerbils eat each other when one dies?
Gerbils are not solitary animals, so you will have to either get another of approximately the same age, or 2 younger ones. It would be better to get the 2 younger ones though. If you choose not to get another one, your gerbil will end up really miserable.
Why does the hair on a gerbil's stomach split down the center?
its because its a boy.
How do you make a split gerbil cage?
Get a screen and put it in the middle of the tank/cage.
Can you introduce new gerbils to your old one?
i had two male gerbils friendlier then anything one got eaten by my cat now nutty i always blighting me i researched it and they are recommended to live together unless one is a baby but, gerbils are disgusting and nocturnal so do not keep them in your room your any where near, do not keep one with a cat and do not use a plastic cage
