Unfortunately yes – but not in a nasty way – they aren’t evil (although the outcome can need veterinary appointments). They are just acting out a predictable and essential pattern of behavior. Gerbils usually fight due to what is called a de-clan. Gerbils live in clans – where one gerbil needs to be the overall … Read more
Today is the Day! After what could have been anything from days to weeks, your two gerbils are ready to meet for the first time without the divide between them. You have worked hard up to this point – making your own split tank – choosing the best gerbil to match up with your single … Read more
A Split Tank or Split Cage is a specially made small habitat used to safely introduce gerbils to each other over a period of time. Gerbils do NOT react well to meeting face-to-face with a stranger. Whether these gerbils are complete strangers or are relatives or friends who knew each other a while back but … Read more