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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.

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What do gerbils eat for breakfast lunch and dinner?

You can buy gerbil food at pet stores. It is premixed, so just pour it in the bowl. You can make special treats for them once a week (to prevent diarrhea) using: small pieces of fruit (no citrus), a little peanut butter, cheerios, unsalted/unbuttered popcorn, unsalted tortilla chips, etc but nothing salty, sour, and ABSOLUTELY NO CITRUS. =)

Why do gerbils have a forked uterus?

I'd be interested to know where you heard that as I've done necropsies on female gerbils and have not found that to be true.

Can you pick up baby gerbils whe they have fur?

no, not until they have fur and can open their eyes. otherwise the mom might smell your sent and not won't take care of her babies anymore.

What cheese does gerbils like best?

Gerbils CAN'T eat cheese they get sick.

Is it normal for the male to mate with the female gerbil when she is having her pups?

Once the gerbil is pregnant, the male should be put into another cage, away from the female. In fact the female's cage should be in a quiet, isolated place. Then, she is more likely to feed and care for the pups. So, remove the male from the cage ASAP.

How do you teach your gerbils gerbil agility?

you get a treat and make the gerbil follow it and eventually it will learn to do the course for a treat

What does a gerbil eat?

they will happily eat the pellets and minerals in a pet shop food. although they like fresh foods in it such as carrots, ( only one slice a day) apples and plums.

What can gerbals eat besides gerbal food?

Well, gerbils can eat some fruits and veggies. They will also eat seeds, bird food, and other rodent food.

Gerbil food is best for them.

Which food can a gerbil not eat?

There are a lot of things. Meat is at the top of the list.

What other animals can degus live with?

It's not recommended because gerbils love to burrow and it gets in their eyes they should have wood shavings that are not pine or cedar as they cause respiratory problems and not sawdust because it gets in their eyes you can use sand in a sand bath which is a little box and you put a bit of sand in so they can wash themselves but not as the main covering or bedding.

If a sister and a brother made a bet and the brother lost the bet was if he lost she can have his pet is that fare PS he got the pet for his birthday?

Don't make a bet you are not prepared to lose. This is a great lesson in gambling. The sister gets the pet and the brother hopefully learns a valuable lesson for life.

What do gerbils look like?

I believe they are small and can be different colours such as brown, black, grey and mixed. They are a bit like a cross between a rat and a mouse. They are surprisingly clean animals and you don't have to clean their cage that often.

Can gerbils recognize the owners?

Yes, a gerbil can recognise their owner, my sister has two gerbils but I play with them more, they will come and play with me but they are too scared to play with my sister.

Why does your female gerbil keep on licking your fingers?

i dont know just bring her to the vets to see wats wrong and dont let her lick your fingers or hands in case of germs

Do gerbils eat their sister's pups?

i don't think so. if you want to know if random males eat other mothers gerbils, then yes. if you want to know why it is because they either want to sire a litter of their own or they have not bee getting enough food.

Can pet gerbils enter England?

Well if you mean if it is legal in England. Then Yes it is.

How many babies can a gerbil have?

Gerbils can have up to 13 or more pups in a litter! Quite a range, but 6-8 is the average.