The first thing children want to know about a pet gerbil is if it’s a boy or a girl. And if you’re buying your own pet, you want to know […]
How to Tell If a Gerbil is Male or Female (Sexing Gerbils)
If you want to breed gerbils, you have to know if they’re male or female. Checking for the differences between boy and girl gerbils is called ‘sexing.’ Put the gerbil […]
How Do Gerbils Mate?
All animals have a reproductive cycle. The cycle determines when gerbils can mate and successfully produce offspring. It’s called a ‘cycle’ because it repeats over time. Gerbils mate in the […]
Why is My Gerbil Biting Cage Bars and Scratching At Glass?
If you notice your gerbil biting and scratching its cage, this is a sign of stereotypy. It shows that your caged pet is unhappy, and that’s what is causing these […]
10 Signs of a Stressed Gerbil
It can sometimes be difficult to read the body language of our pets accurately. There are many signs of stress in gerbils, some of which are much easier to understand […]
What To Do If Your Gerbil Escaped
When your gerbil gets loose, it’s natural to panic. But you should try to stay calm and work through a series of steps. That way, you have an excellent chance […]
Do Gerbils’ Tails Fall Off?
My gerbil’s tail fell off suddenly. Losing a tail, or the tip of a tail, is a common health issue in gerbils. Gerbils can lose their tails, usually due to […]
What Can I Give My Gerbils to Chew On?
Gerbils need to wear down their teeth to stop them growing too long. So, if you don’t give your gerbil something to chew, it’ll try to chew its cage. Many […]
How to Hold a Gerbil for the First Time
Before you pick up a pet gerbil, you need to learn how to handle them properly. Holding a gerbil incorrectly can cause injury, or make them scared of you. Allow […]
How to Care for Baby Gerbils
Baby gerbils (pups) are easy to care for. The size of a litter varies, but is typically between 3 and 6. The mother will look after these pups on her […]
Do Hamsters or Gerbils Make Better Pets?
Surprisingly few people understand the main differences between gerbils and hamsters. They look like similar pets because they’re both rodents and are small animals. Gerbils are bigger, slightly more expensive, […]