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Gerbil Care
Gerbils as pets(introduction): Gerbils make great pets. They don't smell, they are very clean, and they can become quite friendly. Gerbils are very intelligent, and can learn tricks or their names. I have two gerbils of my own, and I find them ver
Accomodation: Gerbils need to have a lot of space. It is best to keep them in a large cage or aquarium. If you keep gerbils in an aquarium, it needs a lid or the gerbils will escape. If you keep gerbils in a cage, it is better to keep them in one
One gerbil or two?: It is definatly best to keep two gerbils. toghether,as gerbils are social creatures and like company. If you are planning to get two gerbils, get two females, as they are less likely to fight. If you keep one gerbil, you have t
Bedding: Wood chips, found in most pet stores, make the best bedding. They are cheap, easy to find, good for the gerbils to chew on, and can be bought in bulk.
Food: The best food to feed gerbils is commercially made gerbil/small animal food, bought in pet stores. To add variety to their diet, feed them pieces of fruits, vegetables, and cheese. I find that their favorites are cheese, lettuce, and dandeli
toys and cage equipement: Gerbils need to gnaw alot to keep their teeth trim, more so than other rodents, so they should always have wood or thick cardboard in their cage to gnaw on. They love the cardboard tubes found inside paper towel and toile
Cage maintenance: Gerbils require very little maintenance. Every day their food and water should be changed. Their cages need to be cleaned at least once a month, though it is best to clean them every two weeks. To clean the cage, take out the ger
Colours and types: The most common colour of gerbil is agouti, which is brown and black fur with a white belly. This is the way they look in the wild. Gerbils can also be found in pure black, white (albino), and cinnamon (partial albino, with red
Cost: Gerbils aren't very expensive to keep. The most expensive thing is the cage, which should cost around 50$. The gerbils cost around $5 to $7 each, and the other things, like food and bedding, cost only a few dollars, and will last a long time
