I bought a baby gerbil and she eats A LOT. Advice?

Question

I'm used to having mice so I know their eating habits but compared to them this gerbil seems to be eating a lot. She is about six weeks old and I am feeding her a mixed gerbil food of pellets and different seeds. It has wholesome elements and fatty elements. She loves all of it--and eats almost a full saki glass every day! Is this healthy, or will she become overwieght and have problems?

Answer 1

I wouldn't worry as rodents have extremely high metabolisms. Also make sure it is not hording it somewhere in the cage as some rodents will do this.

Answer 2

She is just hungry. Nothing to worry about unless she starts to cost to much to feed!! If that happens change her diet - feed her rice

Answer 3

I thing that if you look she has hide it in the cage some were, mine have hide there bowl now and then,

Answer 4

My dwarf can eat a half a bowl in one night, and he barely hides any of it. It's just because she is growing and needs the energy and nutrients it gives her.

Answer 5

If your vet specializes in gerbils, call her up and ask. It should give you a feeding chart on the back, follow that.  Remember, they do store food in their cheeks, so I usually wait up to two days to feed mine again.

Answer 6

Feed him... A LOT

Answer 7

Are you feeding her a lot?

I am not sure, maybe that is just her!

As long as she is not overweight, I guess it is fine! But, remember, more eat, more p**p!