Absolutely gerbils can eat fresh watermelon just like us humans. It is a very basic fruit with no complex mineral content or sugars to worry about. It isn’t acidic either. There may be issues feeding too much of it if your gerbils have pre-existing conditions (such as kidney disease) – as with any natural food … Read more
Gerbils are pretty easy pets to look after, but as they are different to other common small animals, there are a few extra things you need to know before owning them. I’ll keep it simple – but you can look into these in more detail as you read up on your new (or possibly new) … Read more
Baby gerbils are adorable – totally. However, they aren’t babies for long – so the things that baby gerbils eat question is quite a simple one – and depends on how old they are: From birth to about 2 weeks of age Baby gerbils only eat mom’s milk – barely leaving the nest. From 2 … Read more
Yes is the short answer – gerbils can eat red, green, yellow, black or white grapes as often as any other fresh fruit or vegetable – they are totally safe for gerbils in gerbil-sized doses. Grapes are a common seasonal fruit in our homes and so are more likely to be offered as a treat … Read more
Yes is the short answer – gerbil can eat orange, white or purple carrots as often as any other fresh fruit or vegetable – they are totally safe for gerbils in gerbil-sized doses. Carrots are a common veg in most people’s homes and so are more likely to be offered as a treat – especially … Read more
Yes is the short answer – gerbils can eat any type of strawberries going – and they can eat it as often as any other fresh fruit or vegetable – they are totally safe for gerbils in gerbil-sized doses. Strawberries are a common summer fruit in our homes and so are more likely to be … Read more
Can Gerbils Eat Bread? Yes is the short answer – gerbils can eat white, brown, granary and seeded bread as often as any other treat you may offer – they are all totally safe for gerbils in gerbil-sized doses. Bread is always in our homes and so is more likely to be offered as a … Read more
Yes is the short answer – gerbil can eat red, yellow or green apples as often as any other fresh fruit or vegetable – they are totally safe for gerbils in gerbil-sized doses – either raw or cooked. Apples are of course a common fruit in our homes and so are more likely to be … Read more
Yes is the short answer – gerbil can eat yellow or brown bananas as often as any other fresh fruit or vegetable – they are totally safe for gerbils in gerbil-sized doses either raw or cooked. Bananas are a common fruit in our homes and so are more likely to be offered as a treat … 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