Basic Gerbil Care

[@finsandwhiskers]

Always make sure they are the same gender, as you do not want to end up with pups! Opposite genders are also more aggressive with each other. Cage Size/Enclosures: 0:40 Pairs/Groups - 2:10 Bedding - 3:32 Sand bath & Necessities - 5:30 Diet - 6:43 Cage Cleaning - 7:48 Enrichment - 8:41

[@MeganCookiie]

i had a girl and a boy and they got along so well lol. we thought we got 2 boys until we found pups in the cage

[@thefunnylittlejoker4388]

alorizia oop-

[@MeganCookiie]

@@thefunnylittlejoker4388 yea lol. unfortunately the girl passed a couple of months back though

[@thefunnylittlejoker4388]

alorizia oh

[@MeganCookiie]

@@thefunnylittlejoker4388 yea oof

[@mindyhull2659]

This is the cutest thumbnail I’ve ever seen 🥺

[@finsandwhiskers]

Mindy Hull thank you! 💕

[@ljl9552]

The three amigos

[@harsheen_]

Sooooo trueeee

[@harsheen_]

They are sooo cuteee🤧🤧🥺🥺

[@nela8466]

IKR (*♡∀♡)

[@MS-bx5fj]

You have absolutely the sweetest voice it makes me wanna cry. I loved your video.

[@finsandwhiskers]

This is the sweetest comment 🥺 thank you!

[@ellen9622]

Omg your gerbils are gorgeous and you seem like such a caring pet mom :) I'm so thankful that I found your channel!

[@finsandwhiskers]

You made my night! That really makes me happy to hear ♥️

[@ShojoRteam]

Thank you for the information you've been posting! I've recently become a first time gerbil owner and have found that making a proper diet for them is a major struggle in the US. Your videos have been so useful!!

[@finsandwhiskers]

That makes me so happy to hear! Good luck to you! ♥️ I’m here for any questions

[@terrabeardall2378]

I bought a gerbil 3 years ago I called her tabby she brought so much joy in my life. She was my baby. She passed away April 15th at 9:00 am. She had the cutest personality. I miss her so much. I'll probably buy another one someday. Your gerbils are adorable. You can tell they look you. 😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@Sydnee-t5m]

If you haven't found a gerbil yet I have 6 for sale

[@veritasg9020]

One toy I found that can keep them busy, is hiding a ping-pong ball not too deep in their hay zone (under supervision, of course). My three boys would go nuts trying to get it to places as well as trying to unravel the mystery of this spherical mystery. Fun stuff. Thanks for educating and showing the world the wonders of gerbils! Been living for some three years without them since, due to my new place lacking space. So these videos are extremely important to me :3.

[@finsandwhiskers]

That’s so cute! I am really glad to help gerbils have a voice, and I am happy you can enjoy them even without owning them right now! Thank you ✨

[@melissahannan3415]

Ok i have been looking into Gerbils for a while now. Normally i am a Hamster person,but i am really starting to like Gerbils too! Thankyou so much for your info! It has been kinda hard to find good and proper information but your channel is great! If i ever get a gerbil it will be because of you!! thx i subed btw!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you so much! Gerbils are super underrated so I’m glad to help show how amazing they are 💖

[@nunaeverduin7074]

Same!

[@Julia.G]

If your not subscribed to fin and whiskers then I don’t know what your doing with your life

[@Kasya3]

Aww!! I love how they get all excited when they hear your voice at the beginning of the video! They love you! So cute💕 also great video very informative thanks for sharing your knowledge of these super cute rodents 😍

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you!!♥️

[@jadesjungle]

Great information :) I didn't actually know a whole lot about gerbils so this was super helpful

[@unknown-xr6bl]

You actually can take wood from oitside and disinfect it, you can boil it (i do like 20-30 minutes) or bake it, although I dont know exactly how long the baking process should be.

[@pirateopossum389]

Something about this video made me so happy.. I don’t own gerbils, this video is the first one I’ve watched when I got curious about ownership, and it actually helped a LOT with my process right off the bat (so thank you haha!) but I do own 6 rats and just... you GET it, you know haha? Always makes me so happy to see competent and loving small animal owners 🥰

[@pirateopossum389]

Side note, one of my boys agrees - he was antsy before, but when I started watching he curled up on my shoulder and started boggling! Maybe he’s telling me he wants more brothers? 😅

[@finsandwhiskers]

Aww this truly made my day! ♥️ tell him he’s a good boy for me

[@pancakespets]

This is an absolutely amazing video! It has really helped me refresh my gerbil care knowledge! Your gerbils are adorable! Thank you! 🐹❤️

[@pinnappl]

Thank you so much for this video. After a few days I am getting a gerbil! I am so grateful I watched this gerbil care video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alevtinasisland3156]

Those 5 dislikes are hamsters

[@finsandwhiskers]

This made me laugh 😂

[@moss8074]

😆 not my hammy!

[@AnonYmous-ej4uy]

what’s wrong with hamsters? i think both hamsters and gerbils are amazing

[@finsandwhiskers]

Pretty Blue I think it was just a friendly joke, hamsters are more popular anyway, gerbils just need a bit more attention than they have right now! ♥️

[@zach_science3009]

xD

[@Emma-lb6fl]

i never knew i needed a gerbil 🥺💕

[@charlotte6154]

did u get a pair?

[@Emma-lb6fl]

@@charlotte6154 haha no, but i got a hamster

[@charlotte6154]

@@Emma-lb6fl aw nice! what kind?

[@jennyhedden2852]

I am getting a one eyed gerbil next week and your videos really helped me out! Also you are so adorable your voice and mannerisms I hope that’s not too weird to say! I really enjoyed this video and your other gerbil informative videos!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you so much! Wish you all the luck!

[@mypawfectfamily]

Someone reccomended your channel and I’m absolutely obsessed! I also love your hair and voice!!!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you for supporting my content!! ✨ means a lot!

[@zoie2750]

I have asked my mum if I can get a gerbil, she said we will talk about it. I really hope she says yes! Thank you for this video, this has teached me a lot!!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Just remember they should be in pairs as they are social animals! 💕 Good luck!

[@emmiekatesyouth]

I just found your channel and I’m in love!! You have amazing care and knowledge for your gerbils!

[@finsandwhiskers]

This means so much to me, thank you so much! 😭♥️

[@tanjakrassowsky9800]

You are the cutest young lady. Thanks for the care for us and the gerbals.

[@爪匚卄丨卩丨几]

thank you i am adopting two gerbils tomorrow this was helpful :)

[@finsandwhiskers]

Ooh that’s so exciting! I’m glad to help!

[@beccstaarr33]

Your gerbils are adorable ! Love this whole video. Great job girl !

[@Screwshrewproductions]

I got 2 gerbils today first time owning them in over 3 years this has helped me a lot

[@Quagthistle]

Aww, your three gerbils are adorable! :) And yes, no plastic cages (except as a temporary "cleaning time" holding cage for when you deep clean). A tip on the wheel, try attaching the "bottom" of a metal Guinea Pig wheel to the mesh "ceiling" of their cage (and cover the metal wheel on the outside with inward-facing masking tape and cover the sticky tape bits with sand). As for bedding, try giving your gerbils rolls of plain white paper towels or toilet paper and just watch them go! :) (Or you can buy a lot of pre-shredded paper, but really, Gerbils = cutest shredding machines ever!) XD

[@BiRios]

We were surrendered 2 African soft furs from a failed breeding operation attempt and I didn’t know how much having the 2 girls around would help with my mental health. I went out of my way to bake woods, get them dried insects, a huge natural style environment (styled after one of their natural habitats) and also some plants they could eat from their wild area and they’re so cute, they redecorate everything every few days (their apple wood mansion is COMPLETELY underground now) and they’re just the sweetest. Sadly, I know they won’t live much longer as they’re turning a year old soon, so I’m considering gerbils and doing research and I honestly think Donut and Milk’s legacy will live on with gerbils once the time comes

[@jccrooms8479]

Thank you so much I’m saving up for a gerbils and I would’ve never known any of this wasn’t for you

[@finsandwhiskers]

So glad to hear!! Good luck to you!

[@youtubecartoon1391]

Aaaawwww!!!! Cute Gerbils With 3 Cutty Little Gerbils.

[@victoriaocasio2165]

I know this is a old video and you probably will not see this comment but I’m so grateful for the videos you make. My ex best friend gave me her gerbil and I didn’t notice how much she was abusing her until I did my own research and since I’ve never had gerbils before it’s been hard for me to figure out what I’ve been doing wrong (and yes I only have one female gerbil because she didn’t do her research and only got one). Your channel has helped me figure out what I have to do for her and when I have to do it so thank you so much for making videos like this. 😊♥️

[@finsandwhiskers]

I am so happy I could help, and I’m really sorry to hear about your gerbil’s past. Thank you for saving her!

[@victoriaocasio2165]

@@finsandwhiskers yes when I saw her it was heartbreaking and my ex friend thought that it was “funny” the way she would chew at the cage and try to escape through the bars of it so I took her and actually filled it with wooden toys, more betting, places to hide, etc. I’m currently waiting for the tank to come back in stock so I can actually put her there and she can be in a safe place. I’ve had her for a month and she’s still scared of me but I’m working with that and your videos have been helping me slowly do that for her. She’s very playful and loving when she does trust me but I keep giving her as much space as possible and after watching your videos I’m so happy I’ve been doing the writing thing.

[@saskylou]

My mum might get me gerbil for my birthday and your videos have really helped me!! Thank you!! Xx

[@daviderimedio1085]

OMG FINALLY SOMEONE SAYING PLASTIC IS NOT OK FOR RODENTS, a lot of hamsters and gerbils die just for eating plastic all of their life and no one even knows I’m an Italian animal rescue volunteer by the way, I know what I’m talking

[@mikaelastefkova]

I think that plastic is okay for hamsters (never for gerbils!), when it's very hard, stable and they have a huge space and stuff to chew instead of their plastic cages. 🤔 I also think that bars are even worse because of bars chewing...But I can be wrong as I don't own a hamster myself, I just did a quite a bit of research haha ✨

[@daviderimedio1085]

@@mikaelastefkova plastic can be fine only if it is assured the owned rodent don’t chew on it, unfortunately in most cases it will…

[@mikaelastefkova]

@@daviderimedio1085 Thanks for letting me know! Those people I saw used even DIY plastic cages and they din't have any problems (I saw both rescuing channels and amateur pet careres), so for different pets and people are better different things for sure ^^

[@allisonclemons8601]

I was gonna get a crittertrail then saw this thank you !

[@samsvoiceacting27]

Very glad I hit all criteria. Was a bit nervous that I had done something wrong with basic care, turns out my gerbils are natural chewing freaks. Very sweet and glad brothers are pre-bonded. They both trust me and hold no fear in me so I assume I did that right too. Names are Jeremy and Gerald.

[@finsandwhiskers]

That’s great!

[@samsvoiceacting27]

Thank you, they are now very happy to go on a little adventure outside the bin (About 600 square inches).

[@lilyd5493]

awww they look so cozy in there!!!

[@Trid3nt861]

They just need top hats, a monocle to make them fancy.... Cute gerbs.

[@saturn7997]

Now I really want gerbils

[@Sydnee-t5m]

I have 6 for sale if you want them

[@dubliners0999]

What a great video! I've had a dozen gerbils over the years and I learned a lot anyway. Very nice job. I subscribed to your channel because I'm a huge gerbil fan!

[@TheMacchio]

pov: you watching this cause u wan a gerbil

[@lilyd5493]

you want *gerbilSS*

[@alucarddgrayson0141]

na i clicked becouse curieus i actually watched halfway trough becouse shes cute and gerbills are cute and im probly never going to get a gerbil unless i have kids and they want one but i doubt that since i have snakes lizards and fishtanks everywhere and dogs

[@babooshkakitten2469]

Pov: I'm watching this to find out what a good "cage" for them is 😂😂

[@charlotte6154]

I don't only want one, I'm getting two -_- you should know that you shouldn't keep one on it's own

[@mirandat7458]

OH I like your attitude and love towards your babies ... I'm watching now ...

[@ramzeisqueen2974]

You are really pretty and your gerbils are so cute!! 🥺 thank you for the information! I really want to get 2 or 3 gerbils soon! 💖💖

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you!! It’s always great to see people doing research beforehand 💕

[@tillyharmer9497]

I’m getting my four gerbils next week I’m so excited 😆

[@CactusCheek]

Good to know the difference between dust and sand and cage sizes. Mine have dust right now and I have two (15g and 10g) cages connected with tubes. They are rescues I got from a friend short notice and they had only a 10g with only water and food with a little bedding.

[@pinnappl]

Your gerbils are so precious & adorable!🐹🐹🐹

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you ♥️

[@louisec9935]

Very sweet, adorably cute gerbils and caring owner. Love the deep bedding and cholla wood. Lots of great info but I slightly disagree on declans. Unfortunately, I found out years ago even pairs of bonded siblings (especially females) can sometimes declan. If it's going to happen it's often soon after maturity at around 6 - 9 months old but can also happen anytime the dominant gerbil is challenged. It's happened to me a couple of times. (I notice even some KZbinrs have had declans). I had the pairs of gerbil siblings from babies of just 8 or 10 weeks old and they were well bonded until they fell out. I've never had a problem with males declanning (with gerbils, females are the dominant sex) but occasionally people have also had to separate males. I think the juries still out on what causes de-clans but joining two tanks together or having separate areas accessible by only one entrance/exit isn't generally a good idea. In my experience even a shelf can be a problem (similar to dwarf hamsters) especially if the food dish is on the shelf. Scatter feeding and making sure the less dominant gerbil can't be cornered anywhere may help (it often starts when one gerbil tries to prevent the other from eating). It always helps to be vigilant to spot any early signs of bullying and hopefully prevent the upset of a possible declan.

[@finsandwhiskers]

It’s definitely a tough conversation that no one has answers to. The best we can do is treat them individually and respond actively to their behavior in our care

[@louisec9935]

Yes, we can never totally replicate their natural habitat but small animal care and understanding their behaviour has come on in leaps and bounds over the last 5 - 10 years. It's great to see.

[@sophieemma1204]

Please please please do more gerbil videos there aren’t many on KZbin that are helpful but you explained everything very well!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Don’t worry, I definitely will! I plan to keep gerbils forever so I will keep making more and more videos since we know so little and they deserve more attention! 💕

[@sophieemma1204]

Fins & Whiskers thank you so much! 💕

[@sydneyr5596]

I'm sooo happy someone also has gerbils

[@finsandwhiskers]

They’re so underrated!

[@sydneyr5596]

@@finsandwhiskers I Know right!

[@Jackp2006]

If I had a pet gerbil, I shall dye it yellow and call it Wubbzy.

[@adorablehamsters2332]

when i ran out of hamster vids to watch so im watching this LMFAOOOO

[@lisaluong8529]

Your gerbil videos have helped us so much. We got our 2 female gerbil pups last Saturday. So far they mostly hide inside their bedding. We named one of them Shine - after you! The other one is Boo. I can't see how to send any photos. Any suggestions to help these guys not hide all day?

[@finsandwhiskers]

If you have Instagram you could send them to mine, @finsandwhiskers! I’m so glad I could help! I would definitely recommend checking out my taming video so they get more comfortable. :)

[@Jordanchen8047]

2:20 Man that gerbil just snatched it right from the other gerbil

[@miyukiwynter885]

This makes me miss my boys 😭 I had two brothers that were super sweet.

[@ninolishess1047]

Its so funny, because I talk in the same way, you do with your gerbils :D They look really cute. My cage is not as big as yours (working on that) but I let them walk around in my room almost everyday so they can run around. Its just hard to catch them afterwards :D

[@thefunnylittlejoker4388]

Also THIS IS IMPORTANT if your gerbil gets sick and you take it to a vet it is going to cost you money just because there small pets dosent mean that it’s going to be cheap you’ll have to pay almost the same as you would for a dog.

[@ice_cream9220]

EEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Hellpppp THE THUMB NAIL IS WAYYYY WAYYY TO CUTE

[@oldbongwater7446]

I got my two lil guys from petco, their not the closest friends but they play and enjoy eachothers privacy 😂 so cute, my brown one will lightly push my white one out of his lil hole with his paw

[@jayamylisa]

when I rescued my gerbil, he has one really short arm so he was separated from other gerbils because apparently he was seen as a weakness so he's never had friends :(

[@finsandwhiskers]

Yeah, that happens with a lot of animals. In this case it’s better to keep alone :(

[@Margie20008]

Hi! I have got a qeustion! I have a gerbil group of 6 in a cage 120cm high 120cm wide, but i bought a really expensive wheel, its aluminum so they cant chew it. But they dont use it, the wheel is 35cm and very smooth to run. I now use it for my goldhamster, but do gerbils need a wheel or is it just optional?

[@PetConnectionInternational]

Hi there, I have a degree in animal science and I can confirm that wheels aren't essential for gerbils, although they are more likely to run on it at night, so it may be good to keep in for enrichment purposes. I should also point out that gerbils really shouldn't be kept in groups, ideally you should only ever keep them in pairs as this is the only natural "group" structure that forms in the wild (2 parents + children is what a "colony" consists of), larger groups ALWAYS end up fighting and splitting up, the only permanent residents of a wild gerbil burrow are two adults, so I really strongly suggest you split your group down into pairs, or you may find them all fighting at some point 🙂

[@notasovietspy8008]

As a hamster owner, I'm convinced gerbils are just the premium version of hamsters.

[@finsandwhiskers]

Shhhh we aren’t supposed to say it out loud 😝

[@user-yh9vy7uf5g]

This took me so long to find I can’t- And you have such cute gerbils :)

[@bigman725]

Your gerbils are so cute omg❤ im saving my money for a gerbil now ❤

[@averymonk8310]

My gerbils nelly and melody passed I miss them so much they passed a year or two ago and I’m ready for gerbils again so I’m refreshing my memory on gerbil care I just hope my mom say yes to gerbils

[@finsandwhiskers]

I am so sorry to hear that!

[@shrekkydevito1822]

Hey one of my gerbils got really sick and we kind of had to force feed him applesauce. Thankfully he has made a nearly complete recovery but I spilled lots of applesauce all over him. After three days it is dry, still really uncomfortable, and not gone at all. Does anyone have any advice on how to clean him sand baths don’t work and I know you aren’t supposed to get them that wet so I don’t know what to do)?

[@kekoahernandez7828]

This is what these things are . Hmm maui needs this

[@_dakota_298]

They are so cute !

[@solenaleonard]

Hey! Do you recommend a pair of gerbils for going to college? I'm looking for a pet that can keep me company while i'm away from home for 4 years. :) thanks!

[@yamyam4121]

I think you should get two or maybe a hamster!

[@solenaleonard]

@@yamyam4121 Ok thanks!

[@nox8240]

Thank you for making this video! I'm trying to choose between buying a hamster and buying a pair of gerbils

[@afreenbasheer3831]

The one thing i learned from this video is that gerbils are super similar to hamsters. This is awesome news to me cuz i alr know so much about hamster care. But still, thank you for the educational video :)

[@finsandwhiskers]

Similar but there’s a lot more to think about. Like the diet is a lot different, their energy is a lot more on the active side, they may change how you think of laying out their enclosure drastically

[@afreenbasheer3831]

@@finsandwhiskers ah i never knew about the enclosure one but the fact that they are more active and that they have different nutritional needs is something i'm aware of. I've actually gotten very good with balancing and mixing food mixes for my hamsters so honestly, the food isn't a big issue for me. I've always had a qn tho, do gerbils consume animal protein? And if so, does it have to be part of the food mix? Also, don't worry. I'm not getting gerbils till i have as much care information as i can get so that they live happy lives :)

[@jerbyqc]

Hi, planning to get a gerbil for my son. We live in a condo on weekdays and go back home to other house for weekends. Plan to have 2 aquarium cages for both houses. My question is on the transport, it is about an hour's drive, do you think the gerbils would mind? great channel! thanks for the help!

[@finsandwhiskers]

It’ll be fine! Also make sure you do get a same sex pair as they are social animals!

[@TheHappyMid]

Hey quick question what are all the difference between a gerbil and hamster cuz by what I'm watching it seems like the same care so is there anything different I would need to do?

[@high_imjamie8996]

Would a omlet cages be okay just for know till I get to buy a bigger one? I'm getting gerbils for Christmas so I just wanted to make sure that they would be happy

[@spidermonkey304]

Great vid. I’m learning a lot from your channel. What should I do if my local store only has 1 gerbil? If it’s young enough can I get it and then find another young one to pair it with? I read if they’re older I need to get them used to each other first unless they are already together.

[@finsandwhiskers]

If they aren’t together you’ll have to go through the bonding process before you can keep them together, the younger they are the better chance you have of getting them to bond

[@DerpyQwerty]

How do I convince my mom to buy a good cage because she just wants a tiny cage that is not good for the gerbil.

[@lopezfamily0911]

omg kinda the same here but my mom dosent want me to have a gerbil but i want 2 since i get lonly

[@connerlarson2145]

bro who disliked she is amazing ps i love youuuuu

[@imme3958]

I have a diy cage where my hamster lives in right now. It’s 90x46 cm big and 50 cm high. After my hamster I would like to have a gerbil😊 I once saw one in a pet store and there just so cute!!

[@qhabiraalexander8001]

you deserve all 1000 sub you have cause not only you want to save you gerbils you want to save other gerbils as well you got a sub from me

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thanks!

[@mirrorballrio]

This is so good! Thanks for the video! Hopefully in a couple of months when Coronavirus is gone that I can get gerbils! I do understand the fact that they are quite messy for what I hear! Let’s hope my mom doesn’t get scared. I’m quite young to take care of a pet(s) but I have done ALOT of research because I believe that animals deserve the same respect as us. Thanks for the video! Also, what bedding or tunnel structure do you use? And is it okay to use cardboard and toilet tubes in the tank? :)

[@finsandwhiskers]

It makes me very happy to hear that you’ve been doing your research! For bedding I use a mix of moss, coconut coir, kaytee clean & cozy, aspen shavings, and hay! Cardboard is safe yes, so that means toilet paper tubes are too :)

[@mirrorballrio]

Fins & Whiskers thank you so much keep up the great work I love your videos ☺️

[@pearl4121]

This didn't age well

[@eva_rose.w3878]

I know I’m late to this video but I just got a gerbil yesterday and he is getting friends soon! Btw your voice is so cute!! >_

[@finsandwhiskers]

🌟🌟

[@SensationalBanana]

2:22 - YOINK!!

[@therarasions5039]

So just as a tip I have to gerbils and I used to have one bearded dragon I used the same cage as I did for the bearded dragon as I did for the gerbils don’t worry I cleaned it and it is working just fine!

[@finsandwhiskers]

What cage was it so people could find it? :)

[@Jessicayourgirl]

Hi. I’m getting gerbils soon. I was wondering were you would recommend to get a already made cage for them. And wear to get them from like a app or something :)

[@Gdhaym8]

Your gerbils are so cute!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you 🥰

[@Gdhaym8]

Fins & Whiskers - No worries! :)

[@rowan0331]

I've personally always found gerbils kind of ugly, but yours are insanely cute. 😭❤️

[@miriuzi]

im crying theyre so cute :c stoppp it :c too cute

[@emilydeakins4078]

Hello! I’m a college student looking to adopt pet gerbils, but I’m worried about traveling to and from home for holidays. Would traveling five hours in a car 2-3 times per year be harmful or stress them out? Also, how long can they be kept alone?

[@melissahannan3415]

I know i am not the channel but i thought i would help. I am a hamster owner but i know quite a bit about gerbils. It can stress them out quite a lot. I have found they can only be left alone for about 1-2 days. I would reccomend maybe getting a pet sitter!

[@katelynnoneill4010]

I just got my gerbil. She’s so sweet. I’m going to be looking into a new enclosure after watching this. I have a question though. She always covers her food bowl in her bedding I’m and constantly taking the bedding off her bowl so she has access to it. Should I not do that? Is she still able to get her good with it covered?

[@PetConnectionInternational]

Hi, I just wanted to help you out with your question: she should be able to get to the food no problem at all, you could even take the food bowl out of the enclosure and scatter feed instead, which is much more enriching as it encourages natural foraging behaviour 😊 I mentioned this in my own gerbil care video, bowls are best for wet food to keep their bedding dry, the rest of the time scatter feeding is much better for them 🙂

[@User12345ia]

Yes when I first got the gerbils I had critter trails and one was so depressed we thought she was having a baby 🤰😹

[@hannahbanana5720]

Omg they’re so cute! I currently own a hamster named tater tot, and I’ve been looking into gerbils because I really want a pair of animals, and I want an animal that will be awake during the day! Would a forty gallon tank be ok for housing them?

[@finsandwhiskers]

It would be okay, though you will need a tank topper for their wheel, sand bath, and water :)

[@hannahbanana5720]

Thanks!

[@themousehouse6692]

Hopefully I'll be getting 2 gerbils soon so I'm doing a bin cage a 2 story bin cage but idk how to decorate on a budget

[@ralynnzab7803]

They look like one I used to have so cute

[@benjaminwilliamson4139]

I am hoping I can get some gerbils, I already have everything I need and I am getting them in place of my fish that passed, hopefully they will be easier than the fish which took many hours and tests every week.

[@lilhamsterhouse9216]

Would a 372sq inch enclosure be okay? It’s the biggest one I can find 🤍🤍 x?

[@lillymartiin]

hey!! i was wondering if tiny friends farm bath is okay for gerbils? and their food as well. i’ve used that brand for my chinchilla and my hamsters but gerbils seem a bit different.

[@misszeexx8387]

im getting a pair of brothers this weekend and im so excited

[@finsandwhiskers]

Yay!! 💕💕

[@Mia-cf7or]

Hi! First off I love you channel and all your pets! So I have a couple questions. I got two gerbils about 2 months ago. I have a tank a suitable for them as well. One of them is kind of aggressive, she’s bit me twice and now I’m kind of scared of her now. What should I do to make her less aggressive? Also they both won’t even let me go near them when I try to pet them. How should I accomplish more trust/a stronger bond? I’m usually scared to just let them investigate my hand in the tank because Im worried the aggressive one will bite me. Finally, they are both very destructive, the chew every wheel we put in even though it’s a very thick plastic. Is there anything I should do? Thank you again. Love your channel!

[@madelineef]

omg your so underrated-

[@alannahgomez8935]

Me and my friend are planning on sharing two gerbils, we will house them every 3 weeks at eachother house, they will stay together, and we will share responsibility, any advice?

[@MatildaBaker-kw7hc]

Are large wire cages with a plastic base ok for gerbils? Like the prevue 528.

[@kaylareve]

I love that cage

[@AlecElizabethYukii301]

Cedar and pine bedding are fine ad long as they are kiln dried :)

[@finsandwhiskers]

What we know about what kiln dried is tested for, is to remove water. There’s no tests that show evidence that it removes or does anything at all to the phenols. That being said, it could very well be safer, but still be a risk.