How To Care For a Pet Gerbil

How To Care For a Pet Gerbil
Music:
1) www.bensound.com
2) Kevin Macleod 'Monkeys Spinning Monkeys'
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[@jaytee2992]

I bought a Gerbil while I was high asf named him Richard and have no clue wtf to do thank you for this video

[@eleanorluann7137]

Jaytee do you still have your gerbil?

[@mj-cd9fr]

how's he doing?

[@therealpopee5126]

lmao

[@dumbass7428]

Tell Richard I love him.

[@ronnie140]

Aboutjohn747 wtf is wrong with you

[@candidcavy9943]

I wish I was your gerbil

[@AShatteredDragonsSpirit]

are you okay

[@jamairawalker3749]

LMAOO ^^

[@josipprnjak1077]

Candid Cavy same

[@sinchitaroy6105]

Mad

[@user-th7gd7ge4p]

@@AShatteredDragonsSpirit you need a man.

[@louiseledwith2745]

these are some lucky, lucky gerbils. well done for caring for them so well X

[@bethcurry2219]

Louise Ledwith He's they have so much digging room!

[@LittleAdventures]

Great video :) I don't know a thing about gerbils but I always love watching yours play with their bedding hehe

[@HaydenAinslie]

Hi 😮

[@karenhunter7595]

Hiiii

[@Shrek_Now_go_away]

Hi

[@_iamcoco]

Hi I love your channel

[@paula-ct6cq]

Fun With Zoey this was five years ago haha

[@nadineswag5265]

FINALLY someone who has the right conditions for gerbils!!!!!!!

[@destructionandcreation]

This is why I like the technology age we live in. When I was a kid KZbin was a thing, but we didn't have internet and there wasn't a tutorial for literally everything you can think of like there is now. I had gerbils in cramped conditions because I didn't know better and neither did my parents. Now any pets my kids want, we can actually go and look up how to give them the best life possible.

[@petsandplants9341]

there should be more good gerbil channels I know!!!!

[@ubaipre-picture0983]

They are so lucky to have you because you are a good pet owner

[@ErinsArk]

The FlyingsTurtle Thank you! :)

[@LooBoosShedZoo]

Aww the gerbils are adorable

[@bcount1]

that is the sickest cage ever! I want to live in there

[@louisab.1466]

I love your profile photo

[@Ukaknir]

How big is your gerbil enclosure? This is the best gerbil cage I've seen by far

[@tamsincundy7659]

+Ukaknir i believe this is the 118.5 x 78.5 x 61 cm (L x W x H) - large living world green eco habitat ~ hope this helps :)

[@alanteew]

@@tamsincundy7659it's for sale somewhere? I thought it was DIY.

[@Eliza_woods04]

@@alanteew I know this is a bit late but search up living world eco habitat the one she has is the largest I am planning on using this for my hamster. The cage is honestly so underrated and one of the best cages out there

[@svenskap12or14]

Very very much cred to you for taking care of them so well. I had 2 one past away at 3 years old 2017.. The last passed away yesterday at 5 and a half years old

[@peachypetparadise27]

Wonderful video! Very informative and I'm sure very helpful for beginner gerbil owners! :) x

[@samisbonkerrs6583]

Yes

[@SirXer]

It's so fun to be watching this in 2021, as someone who has watched mostly your recent content of the last year. Gerbils are super cute!

[@aboxoftreasures]

Great video! It seems that a lot of people decided to do gerbil care videos at the same time, I uploaded mine last week, and I saw some other people doing so as well! I love the way you have edited the video, you have got some great shots of your gerbils.

[@ErinsArk]

aboxoftreasures Thanks! :)

[@milenadziadul6791]

Nearly 12 thousand subs! Well done Erin, you really deserve it. Great video, really inspires people :-)

[@ErinsArk]

Milena Dziadul-Szmania Thank you so much! :)

[@tuckercaldwell4965]

These are the luckiest most spoiled pet gerbils I've ever seen. I love that you encourage their natural behaviors and give them such a varied diet. Anyone with any interest in keeping these animals HAS to see your videos. :)

[@petparenting2362]

I am absolutely in love with your enclosure! Your three gerbils are so adorable! I love how you have things arranged in the enclosure!

[@warrengill8322]

Omg I love ur videos.Before I started to watch ur videos I didn't have a clue about gerbils hamsters and guinne pigs because I'm more into horse and dogs but ur animals amaze me so much thanks for making ur videos.😍😍😍😍😋😋😋

[@DarkMiss]

Good vid! The only thing i wish you showed was interacting with them and maybe about taming them when you first adopt

[@shree9615]

Yea

[@maybenott6]

In getting gerbils in September for an early birthday prezzie so have been studying gerbils non stop this was really helpful thanks 💗👍👍

[@storyshiftcharadreemurr8797]

So helpful!!! Bought most stuff in the video for my gerbils and they love it! Also your gerbils are super cute with their fur colour and pattern

[@Jahnu8]

Great video! I learned alot!

[@garyryckewaert5724]

Fantastic video!! Your habitat is just incredible and really mimic's their natural habitat and way of life. They look really happy and healthy. Great job. I have one question though. You said not to change the bedding too often.....How long do you recommend between changing?

[@ErinsArk]

+Gary Ryckewaert Thank you so much! When I give the gerbils a really deep layer, I would change it probably once a month, now I am changing it about every 2-3 weeks :)

[@stupidhufflepuff6781]

Pets Palace Kids WOH once a month? I change my gerbils cages once a week or once every 2 weeks

[@TheMaladja]

In germany they recommended not to change for 12 weeks up to 5 MONTHS!! Since they build a big tunnel system it is very interesting to watch them building their city...

[@TheMaladja]

I love this video! The gerbils do seem to be very healthy and happy!!

[@Yeewen88]

TheMaladja for hamsters it’s once a month right

[@steveroberts7630]

You are so amazing with them! I've had mine for about a year and I'm not there with the big habitat for them yet, but thanks for all the tips! 😊😊😊

[@rubix1651]

Wow what an amazing life your gerbils have! The enclosure is superb, I loved your video thank you so much for sharing xxx

[@Squeegepooge]

Ok I know the video is five years old but everything that she says is “in the description” isn’t there! I don’t know what’s best for veggies and wood.

[@shree9615]

SAME!!

[@shfhjdhdudyevrv]

For veggies I would do a variety of different safe vegetables given a small amount every day or a larger amount every 2/3 veggies! Fruits not as often~ hope I could help

[@jfinntruffles101]

They are so lucky to have you great video

[@ErinsArk]

hamster care finn jake willow Thanks so much! :)

[@fluff546]

Outstanding habitat and quality of care, your furry companions are very lucky. Pleased to see such an informative video from a genuine gerbil lover. Thank you for taking such exemplary care of your pets and for making this video

[@parrot340]

This is the best Gerbil accommodation I have ever seen :) you reallly do know not only how to look after your pets' but how to give them great accommodation to :)

[@jessica-mackenziejess1987]

That's a massive tank!!!!

[@classiccutie916]

Gerbils to me are like a mix of rat tail, with the body and look of a hamster xD

[@milkncookies4632]

They’re kinda like mice too

[@ashokazuni9966]

amazing video i love the detail about their care, this helped me since im looking into getting gerbils in the future.

[@sberrie5309]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful to me, since I am getting a Gerbil sometime soon. 👍

[@paultheferret098]

this is my favorite video (:

[@ErinsArk]

paul the ferret Thanks! :)

[@coffeeandsalt6172]

0:52 That gerbil in the back is forever lonely

[@Star-ie8br]

The first song is called "Happiness" by Bensound. But besides that, your gerbils seem to live in paradise! This is what I strive for whenever I finally have the funds to take on something like this

[@TheMaximzodal]

Very nice video! A biologist advised me to not give my gerbils water just dry food and various veggies as water is not normally found in their natural habitat and they can contract illnesses. Kept them in a classroom for 3 years with never a problem. He advised that if I needed to add another gerbil, place it in a large can with the ends closed with hardware cloth (1/2 square wire mesh) and place it in the cage with the established gerbils for several days. That gave them time to establish the hierarchy. If you don't do this they can fight to the death!

[@flamingbridges1649]

Ive always been confused about tank/cage size for gerbils. Most things ive read have said 10 gallons for one 5 gallons for each additional gerbil. I have 2 gerbils in a tank thats about 40 gallons and 1 in a tank thats about 64 gallons. Obviously the bigger the tank the better, but not everyone can afford or has room for the size tank you are suggesting

[@inspot9932]

Mit opinion is, that you shouldn't have animals if you haven't much space. I'm from Germany, so I don't know 'Gallon', but I can't understand, why people have animals in small cages. I'm sure, they don't want to live in a small room.. Rodents are "small", but they need much space! My gerbils (I have 3) live in a 120cmx60cmx60cm Cage and they are happy. And i couldn't be happy, if they would live in a small cage. And you can see, that your animals are happier in a big cage, because they can dig etc:) And some people have (for example) 5 hamsters in small cages. If they don't have much space for big cages, they shouldn't have 5 hamsters! I hope it's okay, that I wrote my opinion 😁 :)

[@ErinsArk]

MySweetGerbils I couldn't have put that better! I completely agree with everything you said. Too many people think it's acceptable to house rodents in small cages because 'the pet shops sell them' and because 'they don't need much room as they are only small'. It's a big problem and I hope that one day pet shops sell larger cages as I think they have a big influence on the way we care for our pets :)

[@davidshadow9596]

In my opinion if you have 2 gerbils the tank need to be 25 gallons for better exercise

[@sarahgraham1139]

iam getting some ina couple of weeks so can u make a video on how to take care of the daily an use words?

[@Krabbeltje]

Most of the breeders in my country (Netherlands) warn about the size though. The say it can be too big, causing the gerbils to create different, competing territoria inside the cage, which can lead to fights. However most of the stories I hear from Germany is that they advice bigger cages then that they do in the Netherlands. It's a bit confusing but I think that if you are bright minded you can probablly figure out when a cage is too small.

[@paulinajedrzejewska2829]

Where about did you buy your gerbil cage? I’ve been searching everywhere and can’t seem to find a big enough tank that isint extremely expensive

[@Eliza_woods04]

You can buy it online but it is expensive, honestly though it’s worth it since you can use it for hamsters and if you diy the lid mice you can also use it for guinea pigs but I recommend a big larger. But if you are still interested you can search up living world eco habitat

[@sisterwars5406]

I used to have a gerbil and I took amazing care of him and he lasted 4-5 years for me now I'm getting new ones tomorrow and I'm so exited!

[@saragrace1099]

I'm am going to be adopting a gerbil from a pet store (family owned and they take really good care of them) and they've found that she doesn't like being with other gerbils, but she loves being handled by people and is the sweetest thing. I'm getting a 29 gallon tank from a friend for her and I'm starting to collect some more supplies this week.

[@friendlyneighborartist2021]

is 80(75)x40x60 too ok? my room cant take 100 m

[@juliannedrasgow9992]

How did you get the tank

[@csart5223]

This video is SO helpful and your gerbils must be SO happy😁🤩 you are an amazing pet owner and this video was REALLY helpful! TYSM!

[@cupofmaddyVODS]

Those are some happy spoiled gerbils. Keep up the good work!

[@capitan_camote_picante6370]

basically a DIY nugget farm..

[@layniebugg369]

I didn't even know they used hay! (I don't have gerbils)

[@mimikyoo]

the slow mo + the zoom on the two of them in corner along with "Gerbils!" is pure perfection.

[@leahjvr3245]

Happy gerbils! They are so spoilt, big tank, great food, each other, toys! Awesome video!❤🐾🐭

[@excusemeum....8053]

When your friend has wrong care forget gerbils so you spoiling her gerbils. Hamster mom over here!

[@candykattvgaming1922]

What safe veggies can my gerbils eat plz do a video on this

[@ave7763]

Unicorn Roblox adventures it's in the description

[@AShatteredDragonsSpirit]

Don't be whiny and lazy. A VERY quick google search can get you that information.

[@stalkinhoe429]

I think they can eat mostly everything except onion and citrus fruits.

[@marleneruiz6586]

They should eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, but keep them away from sunflower seeds, also gerbil food pellet mixtures are really good too

[@snowyhollowaj7921]

@@AShatteredDragonsSpirit and Don be RANT-Y

[@melvang353]

Absolutely luv luv this video due to the middle part where we see the gerbils forging ..❤ thanks made my day

[@brubbagaming1324]

Thank you so much for this video!!

[@josipprnjak1077]

I don't know if I should get a gerbil or a robo dwarf hamster????????

[@kimtaehyungfanacc821]

Josip Prnjak gerbils are really cute and you can have more than one I have 3 they are the best (in my opinion)

[@hatsunemiku4791]

Winter white hampsters are also sweet but can only hv one

[@katiehardman469]

Your gerbil cage is amazing!

[@ErinsArk]

Katie Hardman Thanks! :)

[@katiehardman469]

Your welcome! I love your channel :)

[@rils]

This whole video is super pleasant and gives me good vibes

[@kingeth9165]

you are awesome! I have just come across your channel looking for gerbil tips and this is perfect! I used to have a hamster but I was thinking about getting two gerbils, you have great advice

[@infinitespace1959]

Where did u get the cage???

[@cheekolol123]

It's the living world large green exo habitat I think

[@sharondoucette5911]

this video is clearly meant for if you can afford all these things actually having a gerbil and affording regular gerbil food and a cage is way cheaper than going all out im sure if youre rich you can do this but try making a video for the people who have gerbils simply because they are in expensive!

[@emm3295]

sharon doucette no. This is everything a gerbil needs. None of this is optional

[@SpiritofPoison]

EM&M no it's pretty optional she kind of outdid herself

[@RatFuc]

sharon doucette you guys are mean maybe I want a video like that too

[@Natalie-hr3pv]

Sorry to burst your bubble but gerbils are expensive animals, whether you spoil them or not.

[@TaylorFisher-oj6qp]

Edgy Nuggets XDDDDD

[@timhebditch8566]

Thanks for this video, it was very helpful as soon I am getting gerbils!

[@ThatsSoGiorgio]

Very informative, thank you. I just adopted 3 gerbils the other day (all from the same litter and all male) The cage I got seems a little small for three (especially since they don't climb through the plastic tubes) but they all fit in the igloo and they seems to be eating and drinking when they need it. I am thinking of upgrading to a glass house like in the video so I can put more bedding and then add some wood and cool stuff for them to climb on and through.

[@KAdams-dr4pc]

Very nice video!! Well done and really informative. And they are super cute and healthy! 🤗

[@princessthehamster6909]

This is very helpful I’m getting a gerbil for the first time and I was only going to get one but since I have enough money I am going to get two from the same litter, Thanks for your amazing video!😁

[@thepetuber3623]

I'm so jealous of your tank. My boys are in an aquarium with a tank topper, but yours is just fantastic!

[@lelekasa8564]

My sister had two gerbils, one of them died. Now, Topas is alone because if we would have adopted a new one, the probability of them killing each other would have been very high. That's why we trie to make his home as wonderful for him as possible and cuddle with him if he needs it. But I think sometimes he is still missing his brother Miro 😭💔🐭🐭 But yours are looking so happy! It's so cute to see gerbils interacting and living in a group! 😍💜 Also it's nice that your cuties actually do find their food if it's spreat all over their home. Topas did not even find the almond that was next to his feeding place! 😂

[@Baller-go1it]

we love your video! you really look after your gerbils well:)

[@magicxhappensxhere1209]

I just found your channel! Thank you for providing all these useful information. I just got gerbils myself and am so excited to spoil them.

[@PetsWithFurryPaws]

This was really interesting and helpful! Great video x

[@jamestansey]

Thank you! Great video< very informative and extremely helpful!

[@Mee725]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful!

[@eftelingandmore]

Very nice video! They are so cute. We always had gerbils and decided to adopt 2 from a shelter a week ago because we missed them so much. Who needs television when you have gerbils? :D

[@ErinsArk]

Thank you! That's so true hehe :)

[@giuliacacciatore4765]

I absolutely love this video Erin! (Along with all your others as well of course) ;) Thank you for being such an inspiration

[@ErinsArk]

Aww thank you! x

[@dislodgedtyrant9029]

Wow! Thanks for the help. I'm new to this channel and my big sis just got a gerbil and i'm getting myself one too soon, so I found this video very helpful! (BTW WOOOOOOOOOOOW YOUR GERBILS ARE SO LUCKKYYYYYYYY They live in the biggest and most beautiful cage ever!!!)

[@bvnny1379]

Thank you! Today my mom gave me two gerbils as a surprise, and as I am very happy, I have no idea what to do. I just changed the spot of their cage to be in front of my window so they could get enough light, and I'm gonna use my toilet paper roll of card board to help them with their names. I loved the names I picked for them, and I'm so excited to take care of them!

[@oldandeerie]

I really enjoyed this.. i could watch your gerbils all day

[@inspot9932]

I already know the things, but I think for beginners it's really great! You are such a good owner! I'm sure your pets are so happy!

[@ErinsArk]

MySweetGerbils Thank you so much! Hopefully more people will consider gerbils as pets as I think they are often overlooked :)

[@MrUltimatemaniac100]

Great video Erin it really helps beginners when owning gerbils plus I love your hair!!

[@ErinsArk]

MrUltimatemaniac100 Thank you! :)

[@markg4328]

Great video. Happy pets!

[@sierrakovalsky4548]

I love this vid thanks for all the info

[@jeffryhammel3035]

Wow, what a magnificent gerbil home! Lol, I'D be proud to live there.

[@AShatteredDragonsSpirit]

Hey, thank you for pointing out the sandbath "potty"! All I was told was to get a sandbath, I wasn't told that they'd also "pass" in there.

[@alli_park16]

Don't see a lot of gerbil care videos. Would love to see more! Keep up the great work :)

[@ErinsArk]

Thank you! I always find it difficult to think of gerbil video ideas because they are easy pets to care for but I will try to make more :)

[@simpingforsaebyeok2072]

Very helpfull. Thanks

[@AleanitylarBrighteye]

This is what 'm going to try and get set up before getting my own little crew in a few months :3 thanks for showing me.

[@MatildaBaker-kw7hc]

Woah. That’s one big cage! Those gerbils are really livin the life!

[@GocrazywithbunnysLps]

Great Video Erin!! I Wish This Uploaded Sooner, Because My Friends (who had gerbals) had a tiny cage for 2. They died really quickly. xx

[@louisepets2218]

Such a great video Erin!! Very helpful :D

[@ErinsArk]

Thanks so much! :)

[@annabelle1046]

This was a great video Erin!

[@ErinsArk]

LiveLoveBeauty Thanks so much! :)

[@emileyfisher]

i love all your videos!

[@ErinsArk]

Thanks! :)

[@londonmiyuki4739]

I enjoyed watching this. :D

[@sian2513]

I really want gerbils, I had 2 when I was little (mostly my Dad's responsibility, as I was too young to look after them), then after them I got 3 more who I looked after fully, and it's been a few months since my oldest passed, and I want more, but Mum and Dad say i'm too old to be interested (i'm only 14) (but i'm clearly interested in having them) and I should focus on my dog, whom I looked after just fine whilst I had my gerbils aswell. I'm really upset about it, but pleased to see yours happy and well :)

[@Chesh_.]

I got two gerbils on the 24th of May this year T^T They're so cute, one was not tame because he was scared of me but thanks to one of your other videos I've managed to tame him :3

[@watermelonineasterhay]

I got two females yesterday, a black and lilacy-grey. They're lovely ^.^ I got one of those PAH double storey cages, might get a glass tank as it's a bit fiddly.

[@nickwynne5837]

we are getting a Gerbil so thank you for this video it helped us see what we need!

[@shfhjdhdudyevrv]

You need two!!! Or it will die of depression!

[@user-di8mv2cc1j]

Great video! Your gerbils are so adorable and look very happy. I was just curious on what cage you have for them? Thank you.

[@isabella1878]

Very helpful Thx 😃

[@rainbowgamer1663]

Thank u this was so helpful!!!!

[@Blood-pack]

3:17 nice tiling work... lined up well with the sink...

[@tana6ix]

Great video 👌🏽 New subscriber!

[@NicoUnken]

When I read up on gerbils it sounded like they would be happiest in a huge enclosure! Seeing as I don't have much space, I ought to find something else or just wait til I got lotsa space for my new pet.

[@night-mode9210]

Awesome video! Love it :D