We have all heard the stories about gerbils killing their tank mate and eating them – but this really is just a complete misunderstanding – and a bit of an unwelcome slight to our wonderful gerbil friends. Gerbils really do not kill other gerbils – they can be very territorial – and woe betide any … Read more
Well, that is an interesting question for sure – and the answer is mainly yes – but can be no? Confusing answer I know – but Exoterra-style enclosures are amazing – they are front-opening with a front lip for safety. They are clear glass and come in a wide range of shapes and sizes – … Read more
Half of all gerbil colours come with red eyes – as there are only two different eye colors available in gerbils – either black or red – so it’s 50/50. Sometimes, if there are other dilution genes in the gerbil’s genetic make-up – these red eyes can look pink – so we will be including … Read more
If you go by general pet rats – kept by individuals in their homes – then you could say that a rats average lifespan is anything around the 2 years mark. Many rats will get ill (usually tumours) from 18 months – but some can live well into their 2s (hormone and diet pending if … Read more
Well, technically (genetically) there are 51 different standard* combinations of genes that will create a gerbil that is ginger on the outside! Wow – that really was more than we thought ourselves! So how come so many? Well if you do the FULL** genetic combinations there will be 8 times that – but of course, … Read more
Of course rats can eat watermelon flesh – just like us humans. It is very simple as foods go with no complex nutritional considerations There may be issues with it if your rats have pre-existing health issues – as with any treat – but offering your little guys a small triangle of home-grown or shop-bought … Read more
This can be a really scary experience if you were there when it happened – or maybe you just came home to a bleeding gerbil and aren’t sure what to do? 1: Call your vets, if possible, to book an appointment – (they will be in pain) 2: Coat your gerbils tail with a fine … Read more
Unfortunately, one of the most common health issues in rats are tumours – mainly fast-growing soft-tissue tumours – and mainly in overweight, older females. But why is this? Well, a number of reasons can contribute to these growths including diet, family tree and bad luck – however we will look at all of these in … Read more
Duprasi – or fat-tailed gerbils are super hard to find in the US right now – with only a handful of breeders advertising. What this post hopes to do is to bring them together in one place so that we can match up new owners and breeders to keep everyone happy. If you are already … Read more
So, you want to find yourself some Shaw’s Jird pups for sale in the UK – but you are having trouble? We are here to help. Shaw’s Jirds used to be quite popular pets back at the turn of the century – but then people lost interest in the bigger jirds and gerbils – favouring … Read more