Gerbil Care: Introducing Anakin & Gordon

Part 1 of 2

Caring for Gerbils.

Most of the topics covered are simply my take on what research I've done online to care for these special animals. One main point I mention repeatedly, and so theres no redundant comments, A 10 gallon tank is TOO SMALL for 2 gerbils. It maybe ok for 1, although they should be paired. 2 males are ideal aslong as they are from the same litter or somewhat close in age. My set are a father and son, 1-2 yrs old. If a tank is too big, they may become territorial so I'm taking that into consideration as well. My goal is too get a 20 gallon tank. Rule of thumb is, 10 gal for the 1st gerbil, .5gal for each after that.

So here they are, Anakin and Gordon. I'd also like to add, always consider adoption before buying from a store. Search Craigslist, local newspaper, or pet shop bulletin boards to adopt a pet. Most cases they are totally free to a good home, or for a small rehoming fee. I got mine with the tank and all. Not only we're they free, but also got $5 towards some food. The previous owners felt reluctant that I took them on such short notice, as they had to move and wasn't feasible to take them along.

Be sure to stay tuned for part 2!!!

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[MRBIGcheese90]

what age would you recomend for a gerbil if your buying one?

[MagicPatrick1]

@MRBIGcheese90 whenever a child would feel comfident whilst picking them up. Its my belief they can sense fear and in return be quite skiddish. I'd recommend atleast 11 or 12. They make a great pet at any age, and are fun to watch. But to handle them daily to bond takes quite alot of patience.

[TheHollisterluvr]

oh dont forget that hyes they lovee lovee love tooo chew but they alsooo need to because if they dont there teeth will keep growing and if u dont give thenm cardboard like ur doing there teeth might cause them health problemss lol... just saying lol

[MagicPatrick1]

@TheHollisterluvr Yea, it's very important!

Their new favorite is non laminated shipping tubes. Tp rolls were only lasting a few minutes, these last days!

[11bobchip]

Skweksom video good luck with the gerbils. P.s. I also have gerbils :-)

[Thehob1997]

hahaha playdoh gerbil

[msanimalexpert1]

try not using carboard with ink on it cauze its bad for em

[TheHollisterluvr]

@MagicPatrick1 cool ill keep that in mind

[molsterful]

Glad to hear it =)

[MagicPatrick1]

still a bit skiddish, but they dont try to nip nearly as much!

I think this is working)