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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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Will baby gerbils have birth defects if a brother and sister mate?

Yes. Inbreeding will cause fixed wrists, kinky tails, etc.

Do NOT let them mate!

Why the Gerbils is Different color?

Same reason humans have diff. colours of skin, eyes, and hair, pigmentation.

My dad said something about Homosexuality and gerbil village - what was he talking about?

Gerbil village is a nickname for the German village in Columbus Ohio. It has a lot of gay people living there. The German to gerbil reference should be explained to you by your father. He may mention a rumor about Richard gere from the early 1990's. Also the lemmewinks episode of South Park could shed some light on the subject if he doesnt want to explain.

Does your child need to go to the hospital if she got bit by gerbil?

That actually depends. Does the gerbil look sick? Has it been acting strange lately? Does your child have an allergen to rodents? Is your child allergic to anything that might be in the food? If you answered yes, then I would suggest taking her/him to the doctor, just to be safe. If the gerbil looks fine, then no. I myself have been bitten by a gerbil, and I'm completely fine. I wouldn't worry about it, just put some disinfectant ointment on it, and I'm sure He/she will be okay. You can put a band-aid on it if you want, kids love band-aids. The gerbil might have just been scared or upset. Don't worry.

Do gerbils eat were wolves?

Yes, gerbils eat werewolves but only if the werewolf is well sauteed with mustard and soy sauce. Otherwise, the werewolf is very sweet to the gerbil and not very appealing.

Which animals resemble large gerbils?

Jerboas and guinea pigs. Jerboas are also known as desert rats.

What is healthy weight for an adult gerbil?

Around 70g-100g for a female or around 30-110g for a male

How do you cure a swollen lump in lower back?

well...swollen back could be anything...even a blood clot, an std, or some cracks inside of your skin which could be causing this. if it is a short term swelling, then you should just put ice on it, but if the swelling persists then you should heat it in some way. one thing that definetly works is sitting in the bathtub in warm water... i hope this works, but i would recommend going to the doc. for immediate help.

Can your gerbils die off milk?

Baby gerbils need their mother's milk and should not be given anything but kitten replacement milk and only if something happens to the mother.

What nuts can gerbils eat l?

ALMONDS! Its definitely a first class choice for you gerbil, when I had mine I always gave him a gerbil food mix and he always went for the almonds first! But they eat bits of walnut, sunflower seeds and raisins! Oh! And if your gerbil has been good, a bit of pasta with butter or buttered toast! They cant resist that!

How smart are gerbils?

Less so than a dog or even a rat, but more so than a mouse, hamster, cat. Can learn it's name. Can remember a maze. Cannot remember 1232 commands like some dogs, cannot learn any tricks at all like a rat can. More social than many other rodents.

How many gerbils are left in the world?

Theres of a Million possibly a Billion gerbils left in the world. They can have babies up to 9 in a litter every 21-24 days!

Can you dress up a gerbil?

it's ok to dress him up for events like halloween, MAKE sure that the outfit is VERY LOOSE!! and that they can walk and seem comfortable.

Can you feed your gerbils cannabis?

although i love weed and had a dog once that would come to me when i was smoking and loved the weed smoke i wouldn't do it top a small animal like a gerbil

Are 2 gerbils good pets?

Most definitely. Unless you are planning on breeding the gerbils, i recommened getting 2 male gerbils as they are generally less territorial and less aggressive then the females. Make sure you have the necessary equipment before adopting or buying your bundles of joy.

Could I use a gerbil split cage method for 3 gerbils?

I would not recommend it for two main reasons. If you already have an established pair who have been living together for a long time you shouldn't attempt to introduce another gerbil, this will result in the pair 'ganging up' on the single gerbil, fighting him, injuring him and this may lead to his death. Even when using the split cage you should never attempt this.

Secondly if you do have three unknown gerbils the since the split cage requires equal exposure and living space for all the gerbils it would be hard to build a cage like this, I'm picturing some kind of triangular or circular with sections cut out, which is quite frankly awkward. As well as this you may find that two of the gerbils pair whilst ignoring the other. When they are in a split cage as a pair they can give their full attention to each other but in a three it would be very risky.

I would suggest pairing two of your gerbils and adopting another for your other little guy. Please do not buy a single gerbil from a pet shop if they have an even number of gerbils. This is because you will be breaking up a pair to try and create another pair which might not even work and leaving a single gerbil on his own.

Is it bad if your pet gerbil squeaks when your trying to pick it up?

Not really. All this means is that they don't want you to pick them up right now. If you pick them up alot over time, they will stop squeaking.

How much is a gerbil?

Atleast $35 dollars and $5 every other week. upto $20 for a cage, 3 for a water bottle, 2 for a food dish and for a wheel and plastic toys and some wood shavings for $10 . food usually coasts 2- 3 dollars and for wood shavings about 3 for a bag. Change the shavings in the cage every week. Gerbils cost between $7.00 and $15.00

Can a gerbil live outside in a shed?

Yes, as long as its kept warm, out of direct sunlightght, they can't get out if their cage and not near draughts

Where would a gerbil hide?

If my gerbil got out of its cage and hid, I would look in:

  • dark places
  • out of the way places
  • small places

Where do gerbils live in the wild?

The Mongolinian Gerbil (a.k.a the one most people keep as a pet) is found in Mongolia(no suprise there) but they also have reletives from the same genus(Gerbillus) Living in arid regions of Asia minor and Africa.

Gerbils live in Mongolia and a few other deserts.