Information on buying gerbils

Question

My kids have asked if they can get a gerbil, are they solitary animals or do I need to get two. If I need to get two I assume they need to be same s*x. Also will they fight. And most importantly are they friendly and can you handle them.

Answer 1

http://www.gerbilcare.org/

this has everything

here are some bits i copied and pasted that would make you more interested

These creatures are usually gentle and tend not to bite( unlike some other rodents).

and are very social animals

The cost of a gerbil is not too much per year, and is an inexpensive way to teach children responsibility, or to reward them