Why is your gerbil tapping her foot constantly on the bottom of her cage?
Because she is scared or excited and wants to tell another gerbil.
Or she is calling for a male gerbil to mate with.
What are the pros and cons of a gerbil?
Pros: they're easy to look after and cute ;)
Cons: you need to get two, and if one dies you need to get another one which is a lengthy process
What is happening when a gerbil faints and What should you do if this occurs?
This could be stress related, or old age (depending on how old he/she is) Could have an ear infection and your best bet would be to go to the vets and get him/her checked out.
Can you mix two mom gerbils with babys?
You can but only if they have been raised together. Females who have been raised together may help each other with raising the young.
How many times a day do you need to change the water for a pet gerbil?
If you have a good waterbottle, you should only have to change the water about once a week. Water bowls are messy and don't work well. Just make sure your gerbils always have fresh water available! :-)
Hope I helped!
Just once a day. They need fresh water every day. How would you feel if you had to drink the same water for a week?!?!
those answers were stupid I'll tell you the right one cuz i just know. You should chagne water is "hi" "hi" "how are you"? "good how are you"? "im good thanks" "your welcome how are things"? "really great i just got a pet. do you want to know what it is"? "sure" "it is a dinosaur" "really omg that's so awesome" "i know". see that's just what you do. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!
Do the ages matter if you put 2 female gerbils together or will they fight?
No I have two female gerbils (Minnie and KE$HA) and KE$HA is clearly older and they get along fine.
When gerbils are pregnant are they tired?
If she is pregnant then it is probably best to leave her alone as she will need as much energy as possible before she gives birth.
So she will probably not move around alot.
Pains might keep her up during the night so she should be tired.
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.
Yes! In fact, ALL hamster food is made for Hamsters AND Gerbils! It is perfectly fine to give gerbils the hamster food, and also to give hamsters gerbil food!
Gerbil's life cycles are just like a human's. Birth, Child (well, pup), Adult, Senior.
Sadly it looks as though your baby has died at some stage and you have not yet completely miscarried. At 12 weeks the baby is still very small but it is fully formed and would be visible.
Can a cat swallow a gerbil whole?
It would take a large effort on the cat's part, but I guess it could. It would probably chew it, though
Are gerbils helpful harmful or both?
They are more helpful than harmful. My two gerbils are both helpful. They've helped me in many ways and so that's why I say they're more of helpful than harmful.
How good is a gerbil's eyesight?
its eyesight is not the best so it relys on its whiskers and its smell
What do female gerbils do when meeting a male?
Gerbil stuff. Smell each other. Look for signs of aggression. A male may attack a female. They will breed.....you will have many hamsters. An adult will eat a baby hamster.
Can gerbils eat glucose syrup?
No, gerbils can not eat human food. Not unless is is an apple or a carrot.