HEALTHY Gerbil Treats

[@finsandwhiskers]

What are your favorite gerbil treats? 🐹😋

[@elladoll1508]

My gerbils love Gerber baby puffs and almonds the best😂also your channel has helped me so much and my gerbils are living the best life possible for them❤️I had two gerbils last year and it turned out that they were opposite sex... Long story short I now have 8 happy, healthy gerbils!

[@jeffryhammel3035]

I know it sounds weird, but once every 2 weeks, I gave my gerbils a teaspoon or so of low sugar oatmeal. And on their birthday, a thimble of .... peanut butter. But mostly, they dug treats like fresh fruit or veggies. Btw, I like your normal gerbil diet, and your own treats.

[@jeffryhammel3035]

@@elladoll1508 That is so funny but nice. I hope u like lots of them, or find good homes. 10 years ago, we made the same "mistake" with sexes. But the babies were so cute, and we pulled for each of the 4 to make it. 3 did, but we had to get another female gerbil to mother the babies, because the real mom didn't know what to do. We separated the babies, and kept the 2 boys together while the girl lived with her surrogate mom. Sometimes "mistakes" still bring a lotta joy. Thanks for your story!

[@qwerty.zz1]

Sunflower seeds 🌻

[@jonnyosman3790]

I really needed this, I’m going to try some of these, thank you!

[@finsandwhiskers]

You're welcome!

[@alyssa.cabildo20]

im excited for the flower list!

[@jeffryhammel3035]

So cool, hey? I never even thought of feeding my gerbils any flowers. But that's part of a wild gerbil's natural diet. They are kinda desert animals from the plains of Mongolia or China, so they thrive on the grains and even flowers found there.

[@killerqueen8121]

Your gerbils are adorable ❤️

[@finsandwhiskers]

I agree 😆

[@erinreville2529]

Thank you so much i really needed this❤❤❤

[@gisele4653]

THANKS SO MUCH I NEED THIS 😄😄😄

[@finsandwhiskers]

Hope it helps!!

[@nox8240]

Dude your so underrated omg

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Yeah, it sure is. Other sites get a million hits with sum dumb gerbil meets kitten vid. This site is for real. Word of mouth will help it grow.

[@BanTheKat]

I got three gerbils today and they’re so sweet! They’re from the same litter and the breeder was so kind! I just came here for treat tips so I can trail them! They love their 50 gallon tank with lots of bedding!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Aww I’m so glad!! I’d love to see them, if you have Instagram, tag me @finsandwhiskers on your story and I’ll share 🥰 I’m on Twitter too

[@alyssa.cabildo20]

i hope you'll have a store, for all the food you have and products for gerbils... really hard to look for quality food and products for gerbils

[@finsandwhiskers]

I’m definitely trying to!

[@jeffryhammel3035]

It really is hard. Pet stores cater to dogs and cats, and the food for rodents like gerbils or mice is strictly lacking for long term health. Some of the commercial gerbil foods have pink and green stuff in them... like gerbils care about the color of their food! My advice is that even though it's more difficult, follow the advice on this site. Your gerbils will be happier and more energetic, just like the wild gerbils in Mongolia or China. Good luck!

[@jeffryhammel3035]

This site is really cool - it thinks of the animals long term health, even if it takes more time. I can't wait to get 3 or 4 new gerbils. Mine passed away a few years back. But I'll follow a lot of this site's advive.

[@marmaloot6350]

Do you buy dried flowers?

[@watermelonagent6919]

I want to get three should I get males or females. And would an Ikea Detolf work as a good enclosure for them. I think they are equivalent to a 90 gallon tank or around that. And do you know of any ethical breeder I could get them from.

[@finsandwhiskers]

A detolf would be perfect, the gender is up to you, and try searching online for breeders in your area!

[@shfhjdhdudyevrv]

Get males, females are much more territorial and can only be kept in pairs.

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Take your time to find a good breeder. Try and check any referrals. Their are people out there who care that you get healthy gerbils.

[@jeffryhammel3035]

P.S. Tell us if you do find a good one. I like the advice here, too. I want to get gerbils again, and will probably go that route, although there's other ways.

[@sharoncuthbert300]

I was wondering where you get your cage dividers as I cannot find any on eBay and amazon

[@finsandwhiskers]

I first used cardboard but I recommend wood if you can get a piece cut custom

[@kaitlin_simmer6709]

Your gerbils are so pretty 🐹

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Lol, maybe because they eat healthier than gerbils who only get the store mixes. The gerbils just stay in shape better with this kind of more natural diet. And health means everything!

[@abigailadams9654]

I know gerbils need open area on top and plenty of bedding. But should I do more bedding than open area? I can try and block off an area but I’m not sure how that will go.

[@finsandwhiskers]

More bedding is the #1 priority, plus if that area only has bedding, it counts as free floor space

[@erinreville2529]

What food do u recommend for their every day food?

[@finsandwhiskers]

I make my own mix that I have a video on!

[@sydneyr5596]

I have a question, my gerbil (I had three but one died and my two others declared) has been chewing the mesh from the cage and escaping, and we are going to give away that gerbil because we don't have the money and space, also, we're moving soon so they already are going to be given away, but, I might sound like I'm a bad owner, it's because I'm more experience with hamsters then gerbils, and we want them to have something I can't give them

[@finsandwhiskers]

I don’t understand, what’s your question

[@negan1445]

Gerbils shouldn't live in cages, they need a tank (20g minimum for a pair, but 40g is recommend) with at least 8in of bedding (more is better), if they are living in a cage or a small tank then declining is more likely to happen. When they declined was blood drown? If not then with the right setup it might be possible to reintroduced them by doing a split tank method. If blood was drown then reintroducing them is unlikely to work and both gerbils will need a new tank mate as they are social animals and shouldn't live alone. It's up to you if you keep them or re-home them but either way both shouldn't live there lives alone. If you need advice then i highly recommended this group. Mark has spent a lot of time making different units on information and is very knowledgeable on gerbils and i recommended reading through them. m.facebook.com/groups/40820477093/?ref=group_browse

[@chasekurt727]

Great job girl

[@yeneferdirubio1106]

Hello, can you do a video of handmade treats please?

[@finsandwhiskers]

I do have one! If you look under my “gerbils” playlist (not to be confused with the “gerbil care” one) there is a video titled DIY Christmas Treats for Rabbits/Gerbils/Hamsters! It doesn’t have to be holiday themed :)

[@clguineapigdogs7612]

Hi I am going to get a gerbil and where did you get yours?

[@clguineapigdogs7612]

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[@magnusnilsson5119]

Are gerbils allowed dried mango or not????

[@finsandwhiskers]

Dried mango is super high in sugars, maybe a little as a once a month treat! Also make sure they’re 100% dried mango without any added sugar or other ingredients 😅

[@mynamejeff589]

are fresh dandelions safe for gerbils??

[@finsandwhiskers]

Yes :) just make sure you don’t pick them in area with pesticides or open fields where dogs likely pee 😅

[@watermelonagent6919]

Okay. I commented 2 times before so last question I think... Could you please do a video on what to do in an emergency, like evacuation and, if you have time to pack for a hurricane let's say what should we bring. I don't see much videos on gerbils, and definitely don't see much videos on this subject. I get it it may be a touchy sensitive topic but it's important one, especially where I live we get quite a bit of hurricanes. That wasn't a question sorry.. But you don't have to. I just would really appreciate it a lot. :)

[@finsandwhiskers]

I can try!

[@esmeb461]

Hi! I am a new subscriber and I’m going to get gerbils soon and I found your channel. I love your videos and I have a few questions just so I know how to properly know how to take care of gerbils. So can you make a video of your daily gerbil routine??

[@finsandwhiskers]

Sure!

[@esmeb461]

@@finsandwhiskers Ok thank you!

[@viniciusdias7511]

I got a gerbil with a broken leg. Anybody has a tip to make him keep the splint in place? He is always gnawing it 😔

[@finsandwhiskers]

Have you seen a vet?

[@viniciusdias7511]

Yes, he put the splint, twice! And he said I must keep it there for a week. But my little boy is not helping 😅

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Wow, good luck! I hope for a speedy recovery. Btw, it was awfully nice of you to get the gerbil treated by a vet. You'll be rewarded.

[@jeffryhammel3035]

We once had a 3 and a half year old gerbil who broke her leg. The vet said it was too late to do anything, but that gerbil lived another 4 months... even "hopped" on her wheel. They're such resilient animals, but I'm glad you got yours treated.

[@gisele4653]

Hey I’ve been doing research and I would like to ask if you would recommend putting male gerbils in pairs or a three or a group of four? It’s going to be my first time owning what would you recommend?

[@finsandwhiskers]

What size is the enclosure?

[@LittleGeri]

Great tips! As for dried flowers, do you buy them from a flower store and dry them yourself? Super curious as I've never fed my gerbils flowers before

[@finsandwhiskers]

I use them from my own garden or Petco! Be careful about using flowers from flower stores, as they can contain pesticides

[@LittleGeri]

@@finsandwhiskers okay thank you for your help! My local pet stores don't sell flower treats so I'm trying to figure out what I could feed my gerbils. They seem to like dandelions but I wanna feed them other flowers too.

[@gisele4653]

I just got my gerbils do you recommend anything since there new?

[@finsandwhiskers]

Take a look at my gerbil care playlist :)

[@averywaltz9681]

I’ve got sad news :( my gerbils died :( I’m not sure what I did wrong one of them was very skinny and never really got any fatter and I don’t know what happened to my other one but I’m not sure what I did wrong :(

[@watermelonagent6919]

Did you take them to the vet?

[@averywaltz9681]

Watermelon Agent no sadly my mom just wouldn’t let me she said it was too much money for a little rodent :(

[@watermelonagent6919]

@@averywaltz9681 Then why get one? Its your responsibility to do research and, if they couldn't be provided with vet care then wasn't the right time. Waiting untill you get the money or have saved up enough would have been ideal. I'm sad. But, it's not entirely your fault, it couldn't be help if they didn't want to pay. I hope those gerbils are doing well wherever they are now. And I wish you well. (I'm not trying to come off as rude, I don't know your situation. That's not my business but, if you plan on getting one in the future or any animal. Please! Please! Please! make sure you have vet care and, a plan. There are exotic pet insurance plans out there you could look into.

[@averywaltz9681]

Watermelon Agent I didn’t do anything wrong they were perfectly happy and I’m only 13 so I still have to ask my mom to do things and I asked her too and she wouldn’t let me it’s not like I can just go and drive to the vet I did everything I could

[@averywaltz9681]

Watermelon Agent and I’m sorry but ur kinda making me feel like a shitty person when there was nothing I could do I did my research for 3 months

[@Hi-hg6ky]

can you feed gerbils cheerios???

[@finsandwhiskers]

Plain cereal with no sugar, dyes, or any added ingredients that are not safe, can be given as a treat!

[@jyrsijoita6124]

You should have more subscribers!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you!! Sharing and commenting helps 💕

[@jeffryhammel3035]

It will grow as people talk to others with gerbils, ect. I like it cause it treats gerbils as more than just "pets", but individuals with their own strengths and idiosyncrasies.

[@kendravoracek3636]

🖤

[@watermelonagent6919]

This doesn't really have to do with treats. But would it be okay to use bird toys as toys for gerbils too?

[@finsandwhiskers]

The wooden ones should be fine!

[@Macyb0216]

I use healthy toppings I use papaya

[@esmeflores2476]

I have a robo hamster