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Gerbils
A number of species of Gerbils have been developed to be pets. Raising and training these little fur balls is fun and educational.
1,075 Questions
Can you put a male gerbil with a male hamster together?
Gerbils are capable of breeding very quickly, with fairly large litters which have fairly high survival rates. They must be introduced carefully, by allowing them to acclimatise to each other while they are separate. I would not recommend housing gerbils of opposite genders together, unless the male is neutered- and only young animals should be neutered.
What if a gerbil has a broken back?
In general if any small animal, smaller than a rabbit say, ends up with both hind legs broken, or more than one broken limb, it's best to take them to a vet to see the severity of the breakages anyways, then speak to a vet about treatment possibilities. Preferably a vet that actually knows what he/she's doing with small rodents. If you don't have the money to take your pet to the vet then....if both hind legs are broken, you'll either need to spend 24/7 with the animal until it heals on its own(after you re-set the broken limbs depending on if the bones are just broken and not shattered) or...put it to sleep.
Why do gerbils burrow in the sand?
They borrow in the sand because they come from the dessert from egypt,india,mexico,............and so on
How do you get gerbils to run on a wheel?
Because they are very protective and watchful of the pups, and want to be ready to supply them whatever they need, and still have to run on the whell for exersize. It's kind of like they're multitasking or something.
Can Mice and gerbils live in the cage?
Absolutely not. Gerbils are highly territorial and you cannot even introduce a lone adult to a lone adult without a splitcage. It is highly likely that the gerbil would just kill the mouse.
Cohabiting different types of rodents is never advised, and there are very, very few examples where it can be successful many of which are isolated incidents. Even where successful, the company of another species can never substitute for company of their own kind.
How does a gerbil protect itself?
A gerbil will protect itself by biting the attacker.
Sometimes a bite can draw blood.
The most common reason for missing fur on the tail is over-grooming by it's cagemates. The best way to prevent this from happening (since it is often due to being bored) is to give them plenty of cardboard and safe nesting materials. Other causes are:
The gerbil is rubbing it's tail on something in the cage- Removing the object.
Former injury- Hair sometimes won't grow back, Nothing to be worried about.
Malnutrition- Due to poor quality or not enough food. Make sure the food doesn't have too many "treats" in it.
Mites/Lice/Fleas- Which you can get checked out by your Vet
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If you have two gerbils or more the other one may be chewing off the hair, i have dagu's--which are like gerbils-- and one of them is missing some hair on her tail, due to the other one. If you only have one, i might be chewing off the hair itself. It shouldn't be a big problem though, unless the gerbil is acting different about the missing hair on its tail.
someone or something may have pulled it off. i had one and someone pulled it off. it will look boney at first. but don't worry in a few hours it will grow back but not all the way.
Why don't gerbils choke on cardboard?
The reason that Gerbils don't choke on cardboard is because as soon as they finish chewing it they spit it out onto the floor. That's why when they're chewing a box or tube out of cardboard, a large pile of chewed pieces will pile around their feet.
What is the difference between gerbil baby boys and baby girls?
Baby gerbils boys and girls are a bit like us humans. We all look different don't we? The boy gerbils have a larger rear end that sticks out a bit from behind where as girl gerbils have a smaller and finer looking that does not show from the other end.
I hope that helped answer your question : )
This means he or she has a serious respiratory infection! Take this animal to the vet immediately! This can be caused by using pine or ceder shaving for bedding or that your pet has a allergy to the bedding used.
Should gerbils eat toilet paper rolls?
Yes, but i wouldn't let it chew on it because it could ruin his teeth. Guinea pigs are great at gnawing wood and stuff, but if it accidentally eats the cardboard of a toilet paper role it could make him sick or choke him to death.
What will happen if your pet rat eats gum?
Take it to the vet immediately. It could have serious medical/intestinal problems and possibly die.
How much on average does a gerbil eat?
between 5 and 15 grams a day, it depends on the gerbil.watch how much they eat then go from there. if you are looking at buying a gerbil, so you want to know this for the price, assume 15grams a day, and it will probably be less.
15g = about a tablespoon
How do you teach a gerbil its name?
Just keep repeating it and it should stick.Or if that doesnt work you could get your pigs favorite fruit or veggie and hold it across from it and say your pigs name until it comes to you.
HOPE THIS HELPS! :)
What do you do if your gerbil ate a tiny bit of orange?
It is not a good idea to feed your gerbil an orange for those who don't know.
I would keep an eye on your gerbil and make sure he doesn't do it again. If your gerbil becomes snappy, woozy or less active take him to the vet's if your gerbil eats watery food it will get diarrhea
What does it mean when a gerbil has one eye closed?
no it might just have somethin in his eye or is going to sleep or as u said it might be dying slowly ToniRulez says IT'S DYING SLOWLY IT PROBABLY JUST HAS EYE GUNK IN IT'S EYES
Unfortunately not, both are very social creatures! If you have a gerbil in a cage with a rat they may fight or even kill each other. So please don't put them together it's not safe for the rat or the gerbil.
Why do gerbils sniff other gerbils butt?
Its just something they do to get to know eachother better, like a dog or cat.
Can you use sand instead of sawdust for gerbils?
Bedding is better otherwise the sad will get in their eyes. Sand should only be used in a sand bath so they can clean themselves.
Yes they can but i wouldn't advise to give them much because the bread will swell up/expand in the gerbils stomach. so f i was you i'd give them like a large crumb or something by the way dont give them bread everyday, only as a treat from time to time.
What does it mean when a gerbil breaths quick?
A heavily breathing gerbil could mean a respiratory infection. Is the fur puffed up? The eyes half-open? These are also signs. Make sure that you are using appropriate bedding and NOT cedar, pine, or any scented bedding, as these are the main causes of allergies and respiratory infections in gerbils.
If the condition persists, contact your local vet.
How do you get your pet gerbil to like you?
ermmm, well gerbils are quite hyper animals anyway, and dont really tend to 'like' people. But I can now get my gerbil to sleep in my hand and do obstacle courses. It kinda depends on their personality, for example i have a gerbil who i have hand fed loads, and she is still completely mad, but the other one a lot more friendly and calm.
- Basically hold them as much as possible, but show your the boss, if you don't want it to something, dont let it (dont be violent lol). The more you hold it, the tamer it will get.
- Try giving it treats like milk/ chocolate drops from time to time (make sure you buy them from a pet shop).
- They love being allowed to run, so put them in a bath tub (plug closed) or a ball and when it wants to get out, take it out, then it should be a bit calmer.
- They will get calmer as they get older.
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How long does it take for a gerbil to give birth after it is bred?
Around 72 days, this may vary a few days depending on the size of the litter.
