Do gerbils hibernate in the winter?

Answer 1

In the wild, gerbils do hibernate. Gerbils kept as pets will also hibernate if the temperature of the room they are kept in drops. But, domesticated gerbils will not be able to hibernate without dying or becoming sick.

Answer 2

gerbils can live in the cold for very short times if it is above freezing, if they have at least 1 other cagemate, and if they have enough bedding to tunnel through. because they live in the dessert and sometimes it gets cold at nite but the gerbils survive because they burrow down under the sand and they all sleep in one "room" on top of each other sharing body heat.

Answer 3

You can buy another gerbil and they will keep each other warm, or you can cover the cage at night. (you should buy a small hut and put extra stuffing!!) :D hope i helped

Answer 4

No.

All you need to do is give them a bit more bedding in the winter.

But they do not hibernate.

Answer 5

Gerbils can get cold like any animal, make sure you provide plenty of nest material and a box they can sleep in if you are worried.

Answer 6

i think cold because they have fur too keep them warm. so not hot. Gerbils shouldn't be in draughty places because they can get ill but if they're too hot, they'll get uncomfortable.