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
If you have ever kept female pets at all – you always hear about their ‘heat’ cycle. If you aren’t in the know yet with your first female gerbils – being in ‘heat’ means that they are primed to find a mate to produce pups. It is the time in their reproductive cycle when they … Read more
Absolutely doops can live in pairs – however they are more commonly sold as singles. That was the way it was up until around 5 or so years ago when more and more people are finding that pairs of fat-tailed gerbils can live together with just the odd squabble here and there which is often … Read more
Another Yes/No answer here – as it depends on the context. Yes – gerbils can shed their tail if the tail is pulled, trapped or damaged in some way – but no – they can’t choose to shed their tail. Gerbil keepers are always told not to pick up a gerbil by the tail for … Read more
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
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
If you are thinking of getting a pair of gerbils for company – then rest assured – you are getting yourself some very interactive, friendly and inquisitive pets. And gerbils certainly do bond with their owners if you have the time to share with them. Gerbils live best in pairs – so you can have … Read more
Now, when it comes to being busy little critters – your gerbils top the list. They just don’t like sitting still when they aren’t asleep. Running comes third only to digging and chewing – so when they have finished both of those other things – they want to run. They love to move. However, it … Read more
Well, now isn’t that a good question – and often asked in the colder weather when people start switching the heating on and the hedgehogs come out! Gerbils may well start to be less active; not seen as much above the surface of their burrows; and, maybe even stashing huge quantities of food underground – … Read more
We have all been there – come home to find the gerbil’s enclosure open and nobody home! That moment of dread wondering where they could be and whether they are still safe. Rule Number 1 is always immediately – and watching every step – close the door to that room (no matter how big that … Read more