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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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Can you put two boy gerbil together in a cage?

yes .... altough two boys will fight sometimes and two girls are fine cause i have two girls they never fight they only play with each other and well ... if ou put a girl and a boy you know what will happen

Are gerbils mammals?

No, gerbils are definitely social animals, but they are territorial. Gerbils get depressed if alone, and may even become aggressive. It is best to keep gerbils in same-sex pairs, this way they have one buddy, and there is no chance of declanning, which can happen with groups of gerbils mroe than two.

How do gerbils show aggression?

Gerbils are not like dogs they dont pee to mark there territory instead gerbils use there scent gland witch it located right in the center of there tummy they will rub it agaisnt an area to mark there territory:)

Do gerbils play with tissue?

Yes. Give him some sheets of unscented, non lotioned tissue and he will shred it up for bedding. Not all gerbils are the same, though, so make sure he doesn't eat it. My gerbils shred toilet paper for bedding.

What is the best way to grab you gerbil?

The best way to grab your gerbil is around its neck. Use your thumb and index finger to gently grab it around the neck. This way, the gerbil is much more calm and is less likely to fall or get squeezed in the wrong place.

What is a good girls name and a good boys name for a gerbil?

Girl: Blossom, Lily, Flower, Peach, Cherry, etc.

Boy: Something that starts with Mr. , such as Mr. Popcorn

Or, also for a boy bambi's good, That's what my hamster's name is...

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Bianca, Nia, Sandi, Wanda, Coconut, Lucky, Meadow, Goldenlock, Corana, Nikki, Fushia, Pwinkle, Misty--or Mist--, Missy, Natasha (or Nat, for a boy), Kevin, Kiki, Tweak, Pinky, Keera, Indisha, Yoki, Lindey, Hauna, Haywood, Brownie, Cupcake, Marshmellow, Snowflake, Buttercup, Rumpkin, Tonio, Jingle, Belle, Shawna, Wrinkles, Satin, Furball, Aia, Lana, Twitters, Peakaboo, Tansy, Pansy, Sunflower, Rosepetal, Sunkiss, Sunners, Willow, Winna, Kia Nory, and Skittles.

My hamser's name is Twinkle Star, we call her Twinkle for short.

i have three other hamsters, girls: Meadow Spark, and Pedal Sky, and Northa Belle

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Do gerbils hibernate in the winter?

In the wild, gerbils do hibernate. Gerbils kept as pets will also hibernate if the temperature of the room they are kept in drops. But, domesticated gerbils will not be able to hibernate without dying or becoming sick.

How do you take care of baby gerbils?

You must first have all the supplies for them, such as the basics of a:

cage

water bottle

food dish

FOOD

bedding

running wheel

P.S. have either a wire mesh or solid wheel, because plain wire wheels or lined wheels will catch their feet/tail and injure the little guys!

For the gerbils happiness:

toilet paper tubes (to chew)

untreated wood sticks (to chew)

vitamin water drops (drop in water bottles to make their little bodies strong)

house (for shelter)

CritterTrail tubes (attach to have them crawl up though)

(if possible) another gerbil to keep company and love

DO NOT BUY ANOTHER GERBIL AT SEPARATE DAYS OR THEY WILL FIGHT TO THE DEATH!

Have a happy gerbil!

Can gerbils eat cabbage?

Yes. Let them eat fruits and vegetables along with their main diet, and sometimes seeds and nuts as treats.

Are two gerbils better than one?

In general, it is better to have two guinea pigs than one because these are social animals that normally form communities in the wild (yes, there are wild guinea pigs). However, it is important to ensure that they are either the same gender (two boys or two girls) or that you have one or both neutered so that you don't go from having two guinea pigs to having a dozen.

Do gerbils shed their hair?

Not usually but it is known. They start off bald when born, and can possibly shed for summer, but just a few hairs, if they sweat it will only look like they're losing hair but it's simply wet.

Otherwise, you should take your gerbil to the vet.

It may be because of stress if your gerbil is losing hair. If you have any other pets then you may want to keep them out of the room the gerbil is in, check their bars to see if it is wearing down (so the gerbil is just rubbing it self against the bar, as this will cause a few hairs to fall out)

How do you make a gerbil maze?

first, you will will need a large heavy duty plastic bin with a lid, some wire netting, wood cutters, and the clear tape you put on boxes when you move. cut a big hole in the lid of the plastic bin that takes up ALMOST the whole lid. next, cut enough wire to cover the entire hole with a little extra (to make it sturdier). tape the wire to the lid of the bin, over the hole. make sure that all the sharp pieces of wire are covered by tape and that it is sturdily attached. you are now ready to put a couple inches of bedding and all the things your gerbil needs in the cage, and move your gerbil into his new .

Are gerbils good for people with allergies?

There are reported allergies to hedgehogs.

If animal dander is what you have a problem with, hedgehogs produce so little of it people don't have reactions. They do sometimes have problems with their bedding, where the dander accumulates.

However, it is much more common that people are allergic to the quills themselves, or that the quills push irritants shallowly into the skin, causing a reaction.

What can gerbils eat besides gerbil food?

They can eat hard boiled eggs which are also very good for them too. They are filled with vitamins than can make them more healthy and playful. They can also eat bits of cheese, carrots, dandelions (washed), plain dog biscuits , natural yogurt , and cheerios. Never feed them cabbage, lettuce all plants from the garden except dandelion's, onion, raw potato , avocado pear , or raw kidney beans! I really hope this HELPS!

What part of Australia has the most gerbils?

yes guinea pigs are very popular in Australia, almost every pet shop sells them and for cheaper prices there are usually many people breeding them .

How can you get your ball python to eat a rat in stead of a gerbil?

If they eat them, they won't be able to poo them out cause the rat won't fit out the pythons bum. They also do not like the taste of rats or mice, they prefer grass, nuts and flowers. It is known that they like being fed by hand.

What do you do with a dead baby gerbil?

Take it out of the cage ASAP and bury it in a box.

Do gerbils eat cheese?

Yeah. But what gerbils really find wonderful is also crackers, yogurt, fruit(especially strawberries), and sand bowls. Try giving them that to make them happier. Oh, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds sparingly Yeah. But what gerbils really find wonderful is also crackers, yogurt, fruit(especially strawberries), and sand bowls. Try giving them that to make them happier. Oh, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds sparingly Yeah. But what gerbils really find wonderful is also crackers, yogurt, fruit(especially strawberries), and sand bowls. Try giving them that to make them happier. Oh, and sunflower and pumpkin seeds sparingly

Can you leave your pet gerbil alone for a day or take it with you on long car trips?

I don't think there is a required time but I think less than an hour.

Do gerbils feel pain if their tails are pulled off?

Well yeah, that's like pulling your arm off. But it doesn't hurt to where its extreme pain because its natural. Predators like hawks grab gerbils by their tails and the gerbil releases half of it. It never grows back though.

Why does my gerbil have her eyes glued shut?

Gerbils have sleepy-dust too, so when they produce a lot, it sometimes sticks their lids together for a while. If the lids don't un-stick for quite a long time, I would thoroughly advise taking to the vet for a check.

What happenes if you only get 1 gerbil?

He will become lonely and depressed, you will have to spend a lot of time with him so he is OK. Do not try to introduce a pair of gerbils that are strangers as they will fight (sometimes to the death).