Absolutely – they love mealworms as a treat for sure! Mealworms are the common name for the Darkling Beetle (Tenebrio molitor) and are found either live in pets stores or reptile outlets; or as dried mealworms in pet stores or garden centres (usually in the wild bird section). Mealworms are yummy to gerbils whether fresh … Read more
This question is one that is coming up more and more as duprasi become more popular and accessible – and the answer is both. Duprasi can live alone their entire lives – and many do. But duprasi can also live in same-sex pairs in the right set up and many do. As with normal gerbils … Read more
Gerbils are very sociable creatures and generally they live in peace and harmony. Groups or pairs or gerbils living together are called ‘clans’ and they can be anything from 2 gerbils up to many more depending on the circumstances. Gerbils do well in a clan and form strong bonds based on power and respect. However, … Read more
Absolutely – but that isn’t to say they don’t get on alone or in groups. Gerbils are clan animals – that is they are often kept in pairs or trios – and sometimes in small groups. They get on with each other most of the time – especially if they are related – and interact … Read more
Yes – but with caveats! Gerbils can eat any type of tomato – and if it is only a once in a while treat (i.e only once a month or so) – they can eat it without any issues. Tomatoes are safe for gerbils in gerbil-sized portions. Tomatoes are a common summer fruit/salad vegetable througout … Read more
Great question – we have always wondered how many are out there (and I think it is over 50 if you count everything in the genetic class of Gerbillinae). We regularly hear of a new one in the pet trade (some interchangably called gerbils/jirds) and want to find out more. However, this one is just … Read more
Having just got a whole load of Persian Jirds – we shall be exploring the different types of cages suitable for them. We have assumed from their characters and behaviours that they will be wanting a set up similar to chinchillas and degus – but we also have read that they still like digging. Not … Read more
Yes, there really are such things as gerbil shows. These are places where people can show off their wonderful pets with the best coats, best colors and best characters. I think showing is taken a lot more seriously in the US than the UK, but it is where people can show off their ‘new’ colors … Read more
(Section A – The Essentials: If you missed the essentials section – just nip back now quickly.) (Section B – The Nice Touches: If you missed the nice touches section – nip back here.) Section C – The Dalliances: Now for the final part of the series on taking care of your gerbil. … 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