You’ve probably seen your gerbils grooming each other from time to time. It looks like they’re licking or nibbling at each other’s fur. Sometimes, you might hear your gerbils squeaking […]

Gerbils chirp and squeak constantly. But what gerbils mean when they make squeaking sounds may not be clear, and it depends on the context. Gerbils chirp to communicate with each […]

Gerbils live in groups, and like each other’s company. You may have noticed that gerbils sleep together. But gerbils can even sleep together in a big pile. Gerbils sleep on […]

Gerbils are normally sociable creatures that get along well with owners. But they can also nip and bite you, and not want to be handled. It can be difficult to […]

Many people who own pets have more than one, e.g. gerbils and dogs. The interaction between the two animal species depends on their natural instincts. So, for example, it’s unwise […]

Gerbils are highly active animals. During their waking hours, they are full of energy and can make a lot of noise. If your gerbil’s loud at night, you might find […]

A gerbil bite is shocking, can be painful, and can even draw blood. But stopping your gerbil from biting with punishments doesn’t work, so you may not know what to […]

The joy of owning a pet is in forming a close bond with it. Gerbils aren’t known for their loving nature, but there’s anecdotal evidence to suggest that they do […]

All animals mark their territory with their scent glands and/or by spraying urine. Gerbils are no exception to the rule, and primarily scent mark with their glands. They can also […]

Gerbils live in groups, and these groups have defined social structures. These structures are reinforced by certain behaviors, so that every gerbil knows its place (dominant vs. subordinate). Dominant gerbils […]

If you notice that your gerbils are bullying each other, this could be declanning. It could also be a trivial fight. To tell the difference, you need to look closely […]

Gerbils and other rodents are known for eating their young. This grisly behavior is difficult to understand, but there are good reasons why it happens. The mother may be starving […]