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 .

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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).

This question is really just based on your own opinion. I have two gerbils, and I honestly think that they are adorable, but that's just me. My family is TERRIFIED of them.

Not quite sure what you're asking, but rodents produce a red mucus called porphyrin that scares many owners into thinking they are bleeding from their eyes or nose. This can be caused by illnesses such as an upper respiratory infection, which can be deadly if it goes untreated; or something as simple as a stressor in the environment, such as using the wrong bedding (pine and cedar are NOT recommended for any rodent) or even just adjusting to new smells in the environment.

If your gerbil develops this, make sure you are using proper bedding (aspen and Carefresh are highly recommended), and be sure the gerbil is not having labored breathing (rapidly heaving sides) or clogged passages (if you hold them up to your ear, they would make a clicking sound as they try to breathe), as these are signs of a respiratory infection. This can be treated over the counter using doxycycline, which should be available at local pet stores in the bird section--use dose for small birds. It is also advisable to take your gerbil to the vet, as they will be able to give you a better diagnosis and better medication for treatment.

You can leave your gerbil with any friend or relative who is willing to look after your gerbil for you while you are away. Gerbils are not a lot of work. You don't have to take them for walks, as you do for dogs. Your elderly grandmother can probably look after a gerbil.

It either means they have a cold or their nose is infected. You should take your gerbil to the vet if you think it's sick. Don't pick up gerbils if you have a cold.

No, assuming you're talking about the orange, they cannot eat them. They contain a lot of water, and are very acidic, and will not be good for your gerbils health. Try carrots or apples instead

It means your Gerbil is overweight and eing regular sized or your gerbil is dying.

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Gerbils are not extrmely hard to take care of. They need a cage (obviously (: ) but not a very large one; I have two and they used to live in a ten gallon terrarium just fine. (I got an attachment for Christmas last year). They need food, which is not hard to find at all. Food specifically for gerbils is available, but most hamster foods also work. Also, they need oats, and green vegetables, like lettuce and spinach. They LOVE oats and veggies.Treats are also a nice addition to their eceryday meal, but should not replace anything. There are many treats in pet stores that gerbils like. Mine like 'Honey and Yogurt Drops'. They also like Cap'n Peanut Butter Crunch. They need a regular-sized rodent water bottle and cold water, renewed once weekly. For their health, a weekly cleaning is good. To set up their cage, I put paper towels in to keep their, eh, digestion byproducts from sticking to the glass on the bottom of the cage. On top of thatm I put about one and a half to two inches of ASPEN wood shavings, which are also sold at many pet stores. Again, ASPEN. This is best. Pine, I don't know, but DO NOT GET CEDAR. This can cause disease, fungus, and all sorts of nasty things. To clean the cage, I take the gerbils out and put them in a exercise ball and just let them roam my room. I then dunp the old shavings and paper towels into a trash can (with a bag), use Clorox Wipes to clean out the cage (there will occasionally be some stuff stuck to the bottom glass, this is normal.) I then put paper towels in, then shavings, clean out their bottle with hot water and fill it up with cold water, and you're done. A lid for the cage is necessary. This can be a normal top for a ten gallon aquarium (which is what the terrarium is; as a structure, they're identical), or an expansion-type thing that sits on top and has its own door-thing. Also, gerbils need an exercise wheel and other opportunities for exercise. For example, small rodent/lizard pens are available. I put down two layers of newspaper in the area of the pen, put in some toys, and pretty much let them go crazy. You should get an exercise wheel with no openings in it. You will see why when you read more. It is best to get a wire-bar cage attachment and a wheel with a connector thing for the bars. For example, mine has a turnable knob that I slide throught he bars and then twist to keep it up. When you first get your gerbil(s), try not to touch them and DO NOT pick them up for the first three or four days. Allow them to get used to their new home, and your voice and the sounds of your home. Then, start with touching and light petting in-cage. When they seem comfortable with that, then you can pick them up one at a time (recommended until you are experienced; I've had mine for two years now and I love to have them both running around on my arms and shoulders.) Beware of biting at an early stage of ownership. After about a month, biting is less common. I am never bitten now. Gerbils live for two to four years. If one of your gerbils escapes, the first thing you need to do is shut of the room the cage is in from the rest of house. If the escape was less than, I'd say, fifteen to twenty minutes of your discovery of the escape, chances are your furry friend is still in the room. Watch your step carefully, and look anywhere, ANYWHERE it could be. Mine have been under my bed, dresser, nightstand, even in a little space behind my computer desk. (That was the worst!) If you start to notice your gerbil's behavior change, it may be sick, You should contact the pet store you got the gerbil from for advice (or other pet stores); there are not many veterinarians who specialize in rodents. A particularly common disease in gerbils is called 'wet-tail'. It is characterized by irritableness, lethargy, loss of appetite, and frequent urination and defecation. It is highly contagious, and if you own more than one gerbil, separate the sick gerbil from the others. Danger rates vary, but some cases are fatal. Luckily, neither of my gerbils have contracted this disease. If you want to own more than one gerbil, you should introduce them to each other at a young age. This works best if they are from the same litter. Gerbils are naturally nocturnal, bur may eventually adapt to their owner's schedule. Mine used to keep me awake nights on end with their scurrying and chewing and such, but they have settled down (thank God). Your gerbils should be kept somewhere with light, such as a well-lit bedroom. My room is well-lit, and the cage is right by a window. The gerbils seem to enjoy this. If you notice a crook in your gerbil's tail, it is most likely broken. Though it may heal incorrectly, it does not cause any major problems. One of my gerbil's tail was broken in two places due to an accident involving an old free-standing exercise wheel. He gets around just fine, and doesnt seem to even notice his slightly bent tail anymore.

I hope you enjoy your new members of the family!

A cage that is for hamsters or gerbils. Something that has more than one level is ideal, to keep them entertained, but nothing too extravagant. Rotastak cages are generally good for gerbils but can come with an excessive amount of tubes/tunnels etc. gerbils just won't use that kind of thing.

You could use a plain one story aquarium as well, your gerbil would need some other things to keep it entertained as well though.

I recommend a pair of smallish aquariums as gerbils love to dig in the bedding and will push it onto the floor in a wire cage. i usally put 4 inchs of bedding on the floor as well as tissue boxs and toilet paper tubes. i wouldn't put anything in the cage that's not ceramic or metal unless you don't mind them chewing on it.

the most important part of a gerbils cage is, another gerbil :3

Gerbils can eat some cheese sometimes, and a teaspoon of yogurt is good for them once in a while. Milk is not good for them, though.

I personally pick gerbils. they aren't nocturnal they make up whenever something is happing around them. they are curious and since they are desert animals they have improved kidneys so they produce little waste and they don't smell as bad as another rodent's have very flexible schedules and very nice. you can even teach them tricks.

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Absolutely, gerbils are better and more reliable pets. I have had pets all my life, especially rodents and after owning 13 mice, several different breeds of hamsters (including teddy bear, & dwar, the two favorites) I can say that my two gerbils now are by far the easiest to handle, care for, and love :)

gerbils are naturally inquisitive, a bit smarter than most rodents, very entertaining to watch (they make tunnels and like to build towers out of fluff), and almost weirdly friendly. it seems like they must have very few natural predators in the wild because they always want to come right up to you and snifff you, eat food out of your hand, etc. they also hop more than run, so they are easy to catch if they escape.

they are also cleaner, poop and pee a little less than other rodents, are diurnal (come out in early morning and afternoon rather than purely nocturnal), and require less food and water because they are desert animals.

of course every gerbil is different and they need to be handled from a young age. they also chew through EVERYTHING and need many chew toys.

***One thing thats VERY important to know is that you should never get just one gerbil. they are very, very social creatures, so two is best. (three can be problematic, ive heard).

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Yes it get fat! Fgvtgvyhnujimkk

A Gerbil will explode if it eats a carrot

Many ways:

-Check their eyes to see if their eyes are odd

-See if they eat

-See if there normal

-See how the react when you pick them up

I hope my tips help. My brother has a gerbil called hammy

About the size of a pea