Gerbils

They're as different as humans and elephants - in fact, like humans and elephants, the only thing they really have in common is they're both mammals.

Aside from the difference in size, other differences include-

Ferrets are Mustelidae (weasel family), hamsters are Rodentia (rats, mice etc.)

Ferrets are obligate carnivores and can eat only meat, hamsters are omnivores (they eat mostly seeds, nuts and plant matter - which would make a ferret ill, possibly even killing it - but can also eat insects).

Yes, gerbils can eat a variety of fruits and vegetables! (including strawberries)

He is not fat enough yet, you need to feed him more before baking. the only way to make sure if ur hamster is over weight is to check the ordinary sizes of that type of hamster. If the hamster is fat then put it on a diet

1.I strongly believe hamsters hate the smell of HALLS(the medicine).My hamster reacts to it more than a simple blow without the aroma of HALLS.This is because they have sensitive noses and the medicine is really strong.

2.Getting surprised.Pokeing the hamster while caught off guard or cleaning itself can give it a heart attack or just put them into full of scare.So it's best to put your finger infront of them and let them know your there.The reason they get really shocked is because they are prey animals.Their main reason out in the wild is to survive.so pokeing the hamster is like something grabbing it.

3.Getting squeeze real hard.I'm sure that if you got squeezed real hard in a giant hand, you will too bite the hell out of the person.

4.Baths.Don't ever bathe your hamster using water.Just find sand baths that they can use.It's better for them.Never let water rush down while their in a sink.It can make them scared of it.If water gets into their ears, bad move.

5.Neglect.Neglecting your hamster is a NO GO.If your not gonna spend time with your hamster, then you should give it to a person who will affectionate it.There's no point in having a hamster if your gonna let it sit in the corner not played with.

Never give gerbils brownies, if a dogs digestive system disagrees with chocolate it can hurt them and even kill them so i suppose it might be dangerous for a gerbil too. But cant you find any special chocolates buttons found in pets stores for your gerbil instead?

When hamster gets out it's cage it will either walk around and explore, or run around. Depending on what type of hamster you have. Also be careful its not up high because most hamsters jump off ledges. If your hamster escapes without you knowing search n all the little hidey holes you can think off pick up any mouse traps, rat poison ect quick. Close doors out of that room and TREAD CAREFULLY!

This question may have several answers because it is a debatable topic.

I think it is hamsters because only 2 people out of 20 in my class have guinea pigs, but 10 out of 20 have hamsters!

Guinea pigs and hamsters both make great pets, but the hamster is more popular. This doesn't mean it is a better pet, its just more commonly sold, owned and bred. -Joanna K.

well...a two to three foot cage is recommended for one gerbil and if you two most likely a three foot cage or a four foot cage would be best

to make sure you don't spend to much money ...make sure you have two of the same kind of gerbil..boy and boy ...girl and girl because when gerbils have babies they have alot and then you need a bigger cage or multiple cages. =P

I've had good success with rewarding successive attempts. For example teaching them to get into my hand I started with giving a treat when they came to the cage door. Then they had to touch my fingers for a treat. Then they had to get into my hand for a treat. Once they got that far they pretty much had that trick down.

from the age of 5 months I used to play with my little girl (Dua)esp during feed times; I would say 'Where's Dua', 'Where's Dua' and pretend to look everywhere for about half a minute; and then finally look at her and say 'there's Dua' - that I think is what taught her her name. she is now 8+ months and I still do it everyday. Now when she is playing I say 'Dua' and either she answers with a sound (if she is sitting where I can't see her) or turns and looks at me.

Yes! Mine tend to wind it all around the cage makibg it impossible to find them lol but so cute

Gerbils are actually the cross between a mouse and a rat.

Pet mice should be kept at room temperature, depending on where you live in the world. Obviously colder environments may need some warming device and for warmer areas, you can freeze a small bottle of water and place that in their enclosure. Personally i keep my mice in a well ventilated room that is a comfortable 23 Celsius - 28 Celsius. I would also suggest buying a small cage thermometer so you can track the temperature. You will notice they are more active in warmth and vice versa. Pet Mice Rule!

Yes, it is possible and likely that the cat would try to catch, kill and maybe eat the gerbil.

You should keep the gerbil in a cage that isn't accessible by the cat.

You should not leave a mouse unattended outside it's cage; this is dangerous as it could get injured, escape or be attacked by something (like another pet). Inside their cage, a mouse can be left unattended for any length of time as long as the cage is clean and the mouse has enough food and water. A mouse should not be left alone too long if it is by itself (in it's cage) - mice are soical animals and therefore need the company of other mice.

No! Not at all!

Feeder mouse/rats can be paid for around 60cents or maybe $1.

Other kinds of mouse/rats are around $3-$7.

Now! The equipment is going to be the pricey part. Cage could be $10 - $15. I wouldn't spend more than 15 dollars on a cage.

Shavings are going to like 3 or 4.

Youll definitely will want a running wheel that's like 3 also.

Special food can be bought for 8 dollars or you can just give leftovers lol they arent too picky.

So for feeder rat + 13 dollar cage + 4 for shavings + 3 for wheel + 8 for special bag food(optional) = $30. Of course this will vary but this is just the JUST of it. Hoped this helped.

I got my mouse for MUCH CHEAPER! I got mine for 15 dollars with everything but I already had the cage from my guinea pig... poor Clyde T_T

Too much salt can harm your mouse or mice. I learned the hard way from my mice.

Gerbils are desert burrowing animals, so I would think (I am not a biologist) that they have small ears to help reduce sand getting in their ears. They originated in Mongolia, which is between China and Russia (the old Soviet Union for those of us who are older), so it is colder there, so smaller ears would reduce heat loss as well. They are desert animals, but not all deserts are cold. :)

If a Gerbil is glossy and is growing fur then you are feeding it enough. Usually gerbils are happy if they have a mate or companion in the same cage and are provided regularly with food. Gerbils often respond to music and I have found with my Gerbils that they enjoy classical music with a woman singing. You can tell if they are relaxed if they are half closing their eyes. I own a gerbil. When he is happy he seems to squeak a lot. Also, he/she may get hyper and run and jump a lot. also if you hold it believe it or not gerbils purr you cant see it or hear it but you cant feel it

Gerbils are rodents. Aswell as hamsters, guinea pigs, mice and rabbits. There are more rodents.

It depends what you mean by a baby, a true baby that is still suckling and learning to feed itself no, but mice can have babies from a young age, once they are weaned and independent from their mother and are about 5 weeks old, but they tend not to until they are fully grown and have the body fat reserves at about 2 months old.

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