Im getting a gerbils and would like to know some helpful tips........!?

Question

So as you may know I am getting a gerbil and this would be my first gerbil. I`ve had PLENTY of other animals and rodents so I know the basics. I would just like to know some helpful tips and advice.

-boy or girl(i think i want a girl)

-which cage/house do you prefer/suggest

-what games can I play with them

-what ''people'' food can you give them as treats

-And other little helpful tips/advice you think a first time gerbil owner would need to know

PS- i will get 2 NOT just 1 because I know that they are very social

Any more tips for gerbils?

PLEASE HELPS ME!?

-Amanda

PS-What is the average price for them.....?

I DON'T want ANY grandchildren so NOBODY has to worry because I will get 2 of the SAME gender.......!

does anyone know of a gerbil breeder in nc area?

Answer 1

Gerbils:

- girls are more liekly to declan but it doesn't necessarily mean they will. i personally like males better, but either will make great pets.

- 10 gallon aquarium for 2 gerbils is the best cage. if you do get a wire cage i suggest getting carefresh bedding because i have found it's more difficult for them to kick out because it's not as small and doesn't fit through the wires as well as like aspen or soemthing. Do NOT get crittertrails or habitrails or anything with plastic and tubes. They can and will chew it and probably escape.

- i let mine run around my room, they've been ahrmed and they hardly ever go to bathroom, which if they did could easily be picked up bcuz it's just a little hard pellet. You could also set up an agility course for them.

- i feed mine lettuce, cheese, bananas, carrots, peanut butter. All in very small amounts sparingly.

- good for you for getting 2! i don't know what else to tell you except have fun, they are great pets!

Also, do NOT use pine or cedar bedding, it can cause resp. problems!

I love the names you picked out for boys and girls!

Hamsters:

again it doesn't really matter whether you get a boy or a girl as long as you only get ONE! they are solitary!

there are many cages available for hamsters.

I like the name henry for a hamster. there are many sites out their with TONS of names for gerbils and hamsters!

Answer 2

I had gerbils for a about 4 years or so, which is about there average life. The most important thing i can tell you as get two females. You should learn how to tell yourself if its a boy or girl because i wouldnt trust the pet store ppl. I thought i had a boy (gidgit) and another one clarence ( later turned out to be a clair)! Usually as a treat they would really like little bits of walnut. There nice and easy too because no refigeration is needed. I had a cage that had all those little tubes and wheels everywhere. If you dont mind cleaning get those, but they do enjoy reliveing themselfves in there for whatever reason. You dont exactly play with gerbils...you kinda just let them climb on your hands and stuff. Good luck with it!

Answer 3

If you get Gerbils make sure their from the same tank or they will fight.

Do NOT put the in a plastic or wire cage. (They can eat the plastic and if they chew on the wires they can hurt their noses.) Get an aquarium instead.