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Do female gerbils have periods?
Gerbils go into heat ever 4 day. There are no outward signs that they are in heat, unless a male is in the tank (in which the male will attempt to mate with her)
Can gerbils have fits?
Gerbils can suffer from heat exhaustion if you handle them for a prolonged length of time.
What site would be the best for looking up gerbils?
the website that i go to for gerbils is http://www.twinsqueaks.com/index.php they have great advice for gerbils.
Can gerbils go with other gerbils they don't know?
No way. They'll start attacking each other. =/
How do you know if your gerbils are about to mate?
Male gerbils, when they sense that the female is in heat, will start rhythmically tapping their foot on the cage floor. You can see this "thumping" behavior if you look closely at his back feet, and sometimes you can hear it. If the female is receptive to him, the gerbils will go through a mating ritual of "chase and tag" for about two hours before settling down again.
Where can you buy gerbils?
most good pet stores sell gerbils but if not then there are a few breeders that you can go to, I myself am breeder
Do female gerbils menstruate?
No they don't. They go into heat on average about every 6 to 10 days. Only during that time will they allow a male to mate with them and can become pregnant.
How old can gerbils go up to?
3 or 4 years
Where do you place a gerbils?
In a little home created specially for gerbils. :) Go to a local pet store and ask them if they have any homes for gerbils. You may also want to visit the site below. http://homepage.mac.com/kyleekay/gerbil_tips_archive/Personal32.html
How do gerbils live in hot weather?
Gerbils live under ground. In the desert they only go outside their burrow at certain times of the day. These times are when it is not too hot.
Can gerbils go into a guinea pig cage?
Yes, they can but not together WITH the guinea pigs.
What do gerbils do in the desert?
Gerbils are naturally from the desert, so they do anything else a wild animal should do. They burrow underground to prevent desert heat and predators. They make nests out of most things they could find (dried grass, etc). Gerbils hunt for bugs and eat roots and seed. They are pack animals, so they live in clans. Gerbils are diurnal, which means they sleep on and off between activities.
