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 […]
Why Is One of My Gerbils Bigger than the Other?
Gerbils that are the same age, and live together, are usually the same size. But it’s not uncommon for one gerbil to grow bigger than the other. There are many […]
Do Gerbils Need Salt Licks?
Lots of animals, and some rodents, are given salt licks. These are blocks of salt that can contain essential minerals that may be lacking in the diet. Gerbils get enough […]
Can Gerbils Eat Chestnuts?
Chestnuts are a kind of nut that’s popular during the winter. Sweet and tasty, you might want to share some chestnuts with your gerbil. Gerbils can eat chestnuts. They contain […]
5 Best Gerbil Cages Review + Cage Setup
There are countless small animal cages, but many aren’t suitable for gerbils. This can make it hard to find the right gerbil habitat. The best gerbil cages should have 10 […]
Can Gerbils Eat Berries?
Gerbils enjoying berries because they’re sweet and tasty. Most fruits have lots of vitamins and minerals, which gerbils need in their diet. But that doesn’t mean you should feed your […]
Can Gerbils Eat Rice Cakes, Rice Crispies, and Cooked Rice?
Gerbils can eat rice safely. It’s not poisonous, and won’t hurt your pet in any way unless there’s something added to it e.g. lots of oil. Gerbils can eat all […]
Do Gerbils Have Good Eyesight?
With their large eyes, you might think that gerbils have good vision. However, gerbils rely on their sense of smell more than their vision. Gerbils can see clearly, but have […]
Can Gerbils Eat Meat?
Gerbils are omnivores, so they can eat anything edible you give to them. As it is so dense with nutrients, you may want to feed meat to your gerbil. Gerbils […]
Why Is My Gerbil Chirping?
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 […]
Can Gerbils Change Their Gender?
Female gerbils can become pregnant when there are no males around. Or, a gerbil that was thought to be male will give birth. If this happens to you, you may […]
Do Gerbils Have Feelings?
From observation, it seems obvious that your gerbil can feel some things, even if those feelings aren’t as complex as human feelings. Gerbils have feelings, experiencing pain and excitement. Gerbils […]