How can I teach my gerbils 2 not be scared of me?

Question

I have 2 gerbils that I just bought today but they are the most shy pet I have ever had is it because there gettin use 2 their enviorment or is it cuz they don't like me? =(

Answer 1

first,

as soon as you get the gerbils home put them in there cage.

then the next day.Lay your hand in the cage and keep it in

there for 5:00 Min's.let them crawl on your hand and the next day do it again and this time. when the gerbil gets in your hand lift it up slowly.  and the next day when the gerbil gets in your hand cup it and trap it with both hand and pick it up.

  do this everyday.

    

     hope this helps

Answer 2

It's there environment, not you, anyways gerbils are not tended to have feelings for there masters unlike rats and guinea pigs. Pick them up everyday, talk to them and show them a small tour of the house, it will get used to it after a while. Everything will be fine.

Answer 3

I really think you should have done enough research to know the answer to this.

They are getting used to being thrown somewhere unfamiliar with smells they don't know.

Leave them alone other than putting food in for a couple days, and make sure they have a house or box to hide in.

During that time do your research on hand taming gerbils, so they will like you eventually.

Twin Squeaks.com is fantastic.