How Many Different Types Of Gerbils/Jirds Are There?

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

Bushy-Tailed Jirds – Genetics Glossary

Bushy-Tailed Jird Facts – Definitions and Glossary Bushy-Tailed Jirds are quite new as pets, but there is still plenty to know about them – so we have started a glossary to get things started for us all – and we will add more as we learn more. They are in alphabetical order as best we … Read more

How Big Do Gerbils Get?

If you are talking about ‘normal’ gerbils – the adorable angels we see in most pet stores and forums – then they get the perfect size to hold in your hand – especially for younger hands. (Their hearts are even bigger though.) They are a little bit shorter in length than a Syrian hamster and much, … Read more