Not everyone gets a choice on which gerbils they split together. Most of the time they already have a single gerbil in their home and this is why they are looking up about Split Tanks online (hello and thanks for searching). There are some Split Introductions that are easier to do than others (adult gerbil … Read more
This different introduction should be a relaxing read. There are many ways to talk about gerbil genetics – and I have done this in various other linked articles – and have read many other people’s versions – but I thought it could be made even simpler. And fun, even? I want to use this simple … Read more
Gerbils usually live in clans of two or more gerbils – and this is how the gerbil community likes to see them housed – but they can and sometimes do live alone. Gerbils are very social animals and like to socially groom and play and there are some great videos of double-drinking; double toilet roll … Read more
Gerbils are very easy to hold as pocket pets go – just imagine that they don’t have a long tail. Just as with all animals with tails – you should never use this to pick up your pet – but seeing as they can be quite fast little things – people are often tempted to … Read more
Split tanks are the perfect way to help your existing single adult gerbil find a new friend (or very young friends) without the risk of serious injury. Yes, I said ‘single adult gerbil’ as it is very unwise (and usually very unsuccessful) to introduce an existing clan of 2 or more adult gerbils to any … Read more
Easy – Toilet Rolls. Loads of them. The empty middle of a toilet roll – or kitchen towel – can keep your gerbil happy for hours – well – 5 minutes to be exact. Gerbils are programmed to chew – and they love it. Soft clean cardboard is the best for most gerbils – but … Read more
Well to be honest – they rarely eat their own babies – and if they do – there is usually a good reason for it. Gerbil mums may kill their own pups; they may chew bits off their live pups; some pups may just die of natural causes and the mother eats them afterwards. Some … Read more
How to Breed Gerbils With an eye to the future would be my advice. If you are new to gerbils or at least new to breeding them – then this article is full of useful information for before you get started. The biology of breeding gerbils is quite easy in itself – as with most … Read more
Can Gerbils Eat Bread? Yes is the short answer – gerbils can eat white, brown, granary and seeded bread as often as any other treat you may offer – they are all totally safe for gerbils in gerbil-sized doses. Bread is always in our homes and so is more likely to be offered as a … Read more
Gerbils live in pairs or groups called clans – however, these clans aren’t all happy families even if they look it – they are simply ordered in the best way for survival. And this is the key to keeping gerbils happy. There is – unfortunately – no way of knowing if your gerbils will stay … Read more