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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.
What else can I help you with?
Can anything live with gerbils?
Other gerbils.
Do girl gerbils do well in the same cage?
For the most part, yes, they do. Gerbils, like other animals, have individual personalities, however. Some gerbils will not get along with other gerbils, regardless of gender.
Why do gerbils act funny with other gerbils?
They are social animals, and will groom and play with each other.
Can gerbils go with other gerbils they don't know?
No way. They'll start attacking each other. =/
Do gerbils like other pets?
No. Gerbils shouldn't be kept with any other animal species but their own.
How do gerbils move?
Gerbils move around by putting one leg in front of the other.
Do gerbils live wild in anywhere other than Mongolia?
Yes gerbils live other places to, and that is Africa, Mexico and some other places
What is the maximun gerbils you can have in a cage?
gerbils mostly live in pairs or small groups so it depends on the size of the cage and if the gerbils know each other
What color do gerbils perference?
Gerbils really don't care about the color of the other gerbils in the tank with them, they really care about personality. For all we know, they could be color blind.
Is it normal for gerbils to eat a gerbil if it had diedcause my gerbil just ate it's friend who had died this morning?
Yes, it is strange but true, gerbils will eat other gerbils.
What does it mean when your gerbils thumps their back feet really fast?
It makes a warning noise to alert other gerbils in the colony that 'something' might not be right. It puts the other gerbils on alert too, to be aware of potential danger.
Can gerbils die if they are on their own?
of course! gerbils can die from infection if not treated,from starvation, and from being other animals prey.
