Gerbils are one of the cutest animals you can encounter. Many have different personalities, and it becomes a party if you have multiple little fur balls running around! As you research about the little critters, you’re probably looking into what keeps your gerbil healthy and happy. Then, you stumble upon sand baths. So, what are…
Have you just got a gerbil for your home? You might notice the weird behaviour of your gerbil scratching the glass. While that appears strange to you and me, it means that your gerbil wants you to listen. Gerbils scratch the glass out of boredom or inadequate substrate/bedding to burrow. It’s a stereotypic digging activity…
Just got a gerbil in your home? So, we use soap to clean ourselves from dirt. What about rodents like gerbils? That’s when the concept of the sand bath was introduced. A sand bath for gerbils should contain a shallow, durable container with natural and chemical-free sand to fill it. A gerbil’s body needs shine;…
The gerbil is a native of the desert regions of both northeastern China and Mongolia. They are social and burrowing omnivorous animals, which will provide a lot of pleasure if you adopt them as a pet. The animals are active both day and night and will barrow elaborate living spaces with nesting rooms, food storage…
If you have a female gerbil spending time with other male gerbils, there is a high chance she will end up pregnant. Gerbils are quite the sexually active rodents as they will take around four days to come into heat. This means they also get pregnant a lot, and if not careful, you may get…
It is always advisable to get your gerbil a big cage, as space counts for a lot, allowing the gerbil enough space to explore burrow exercise and rest. Are there big gerbil cages? Yes, there are several huge gerbil cages that provide living areas, exercise, and burrowing areas. Due to gerbils being more communal animals,…
Hamsters and gerbils may be omnivorous, but each has its unique nutritional requirements, allowing them to live a perfectly healthy life. They both may nibble forage and hoard and come with some general similarities in their eating habits and diet. Still, each rodent will need supplements for certain nutrients, especially if they’re on one of…
Having a pet in your family is very common. There are many types of pets that you can own, from dogs and cats to birds and snakes. Rodents are also a relatively common house pet for families with younger children. Gerbils and mice are some of the more popular rodent pets most people own. But…
Gerbils are small, sweet, and well-mannered pets that can quickly become part of the family. Having them around becomes very normal and quite comforting, but when it comes to their last moments, is there a way that you can comfort gerbils as they pass on? The ways to comfort a dying gerbil include keeping your…
Growing up I, along with many other kids at the time, had a gerbil. I forgot his name, but I do remember him escaping and getting lost in the house while I was cleaning his cage. I didn’t see him for 6 months and later found him living behind the drier in the laundry room. …
