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
A declan is when your gerbils no longer want to live with the current status quo. Many a gerbil clan can be very happy and everyone loves their role in their clan and wants to stay this way for ever. This is true for most male and female clans – especially related pairs. However, this … Read more
That is the Golden Question we all hope for the answer to – a way to stop our gerbil declanning for good. Unfortunately though, around a quarter of our clans will end in a declan – but of course this doesn’t have to mean they had a fight. If you spotted it early enough, they … Read more
Gerbil declanning is a very frightening thing – and often it seems to happen overnight with no warning. This is because gerbils are the masters of psychology and can perform feats of extreme determination while still looking all lovely and cute. Just like – behind the public face of a happy family – there can … Read more
It is most likely that they are in the process of de-clanning. De-clanning is where two gerbils are trying to decide on who should be the Boss in their tank and they are now having to resort to violence. One is usually the original or existing Boss and the other one wants to be the … 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
Very rarely. Very rarely indeed. If you get a gerbil who really bites you – then you either have a really scared gerbil or a really poorly gerbil on your hands (as well as some blood no doubt). Gerbils don’t need to defend themselves with their teeth really – they rely on their speed for … 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 like a pet who is cute (check), easy to hold (check), unlikely to bite (check) and who is active during the day (check) then you can’t go wrong with a gerbil! Unlike hamsters, gerbils love playing about throughout the whole day – and sometimes into the night. They are technically diurnal, but will … Read more
Definition: Nocturnal – occurring or active at night. Well they certainly can be VERY active at night, especially if you have something really important to do the next day or you are trying to watch a late night movie. But technically (and biologically) they are not strictly nocturnal – which means that their bodies are … Read more