Gerbil breeding is an exciting and rewarding experience. There’s nothing quite like caring for newborn gerbil pups, and watching them grow. But you should take some time to learn how to breed gerbils safely and correctly. To breed gerbils, you’ll need a healthy male and female between 3 and 18 […]

After adopting a new gerbil, one of the first things you’ll have to do is name it. This can be tricky, especially when there are so many good gerbil name ideas out there. Naming a gerbil is a permanent decision: once it’s learned its name, it won’t respond to anything […]

Getting a new gerbil is an exciting time. But don’t just buy the first one you see: take the time to choose the right gerbil for you. It should be healthy, and of an appropriate age and gender for its living situation. Pick a gerbil that’s energetic, curious, and interested […]

Gerbil pregnancies are short, and easy to miss. So, if you’ve woken up one morning to a litter of unexpected gerbil pups, you’re not alone. If your gerbil has babies, keep the cage somewhere warm and quiet. Give the mother extra food, water, and bedding. When the pups are one […]

If your female gerbil has spent time around a male, there’s a chance she may be pregnant. Gerbils come into heat every four days, and almost always get pregnant the first time they mate. The first sign of pregnant gerbil is an increased appetite, and steady weight gain. Towards the […]

Gerbils are wild animals. In the right environment, your gerbils could live outdoors, but certain caveats apply in order to keep your pet safe. Allowing your gerbils to run around freely outside is unsafe. There are other pets/animals/predators that could eat your gerbil, e.g. cats or dogs bred for hunting […]