Well, that depends if they are in the same rom as you and whether you are a light sleeper? Gerbils are always said to be crepuscular – which means awake around dawn and dusk – but to be honest they are awake whenever they want to be throughout the day and night – usually for … Read more
(Section A – The Essentials: If you missed the essentials section – just nip back now quickly.) Section B – The Nice Touches: As said in the original article – just having a Home, Bedding, Food, Water and of course the Cardboard – isn’t enough if you want to be a real gerbil keeper. Yes, … Read more
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) and fancy mice (Mus musculus) are two of the most common small communal animals people choose as pets – but there are quite big differences between them with regards to group dynamics, habits and homes. This quick comparison guide should help you understand these differences and give you an insight into … 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 needs to be an order in the clan and everyone in the clan … Read more
Please use the following ingredients to create the perfect home for your gerbils. Take everything from Section A, pick a few from Section B and add any from Section C. Section A – The Essentials: Without everything in this section you will just be holding a gerbil in your hand (or just hoping it won’t … Read more
If you are talking about ‘normal’ gerbils – the adorable angels we see in most pet stores and forums – then they get the perfect size to hold in your hand – especially for younger hands. (Their hearts are even bigger though.) They are a little bit shorter in length than a Syrian hamster and much, … Read more
If you listened to all the comments made by gerbil owners, you would imagine they are some of the fussiest critters out there – but they are technically omnivores which means they can eat foods from all the main food groups including grasses, nuts, seeds, veggies, fruits and even the odd insect snack… Your gerbils, … Read more
Definition: An adorably cute fluffy thing with large back legs and a long tufted tail which takes delight in; a) chewing EVERYTHING to pieces, b) kicking their bedding all over the place all the time, c) starting to bang a piece of wood against the side of their tank when their owners are at a … Read more