Well, yes they do – and they may just use them as a potty or bury them under substrate – but they LOVE them for sure. You just have to clean them out a lot – we use a little tea-leaf sieve – or get a real deep-sided jar – or only use them in … Read more
Gerbils are pretty easy pets to look after, but as they are different to other common small animals, there are a few extra things you need to know before owning them. I’ll keep it simple – but you can look into these in more detail as you read up on your new (or possibly new) … Read more
No is the answer to your question – gerbils are one of the least scented of the small animals people keep in the home. There is no ‘gerbil smell’ associated with these guys. Oftentimes people don’t even know you have a pet when they enter your home or apartment. Gerbils have many adaptations to living … Read more