Reacting To My Subscribers Gerbil Cages 🐹

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[@finsandwhiskers]

The gerbil merch! 🐹 fins-whiskers.creator-spring.com/? Thank you for all of the submissions, I will definitely do this again in the future! ♥️

[@prollynot]

I'm ur 55like

[@soupamused]

I’m so glad to have found this channel. There aren’t many gerbil only channels and it’s glad to see someone who knows what they’re doing. I really appreciate it.

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you! Technically I am not a gerbil only channel, as I have an audience for breeding Otocinclus fish as well, and every part of my content is important to me

[@jeffryhammel3035]

It's really something, hey? I've learned so much about interacting with my gerbils, and keeping them on a good, natural diet.

[@jonnyosman3790]

Thank you so much for reviewing my enclosure (mine is the first one) I do actually sprinkle half their food around and give them half in a bowl, just so I know that they’re eating, I’ve also changed their bedding to carefresh so it holds burrows better.

[@finsandwhiskers]

That's great!!

[@izzywatt9022]

Hey my photo was in there my gerbils are noodles and nugget. I took that photo in like October and now I have close to fifteen inches of bedding instead of twelve and I have a twelve inch wheel instead of eight inches. Thank you for putting this in the video!

[@finsandwhiskers]

That’s great!!

[@evelynobrien8146]

tysm!! The large bendy bridges are so hard to find but I found some on amazon by searching up large bendy bridges for either rabbits or guinea pigs, they work amazingly I think they would look great in your enclosure!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you! You guys have changed my world 🙈

[@laliantonio7885]

Tysm for letting me know I will add more bedding and take out the plastic.

[@finsandwhiskers]

So happy to hear!!! 🥰

[@petsandplants9341]

Me and my sister get the large bendy bridges from pets at home. They have a load of different sizes for relatively cheap and they're great quality. Seeing all these awesome cages inspired me so much and I really hope you can do another one because I might get some gerbils in October (or sooner if I can convince my parents)!

[@yvetteyasui]

This was so helpful as are all of your videos! We have had our gerbils for 6 months and I am learning that the bedding we had was TOO SHALLOW! I am transitioning from a 20 gallon to a 40 gallon tank and so learning alot from you about how to set up the habitat. I feel bad that I've not know to do deeper bedding sooner and that they are showing signs of boredom! eek! Grateful for all your support, and education and gerbil love

[@ghostpaw5]

Hiii!! I’m getting gerbils this Wednesday and I’ve been wanting them for so long! I’m so glad that I’ve found this channel and I’ve been binging all your videos in like the past few days 😅

[@jeffryhammel3035]

I just love these videos. They tell us that animals like gerbils require the same care, nutrients, and social life as a dog or a cat. Thanks!

[@parrotlove30]

Im so glad you did this video! I'm considering get some gerbs if I can get my mom to agree, even though its coming out of my paycheck, and I was trying to figure out how to separate the sides between bedding and everything else. Using those bendy wood chew ladders is genius !

[@girlmeetspup5778]

awww great video!!! i just recently got my gerbils a huge gebril exhibit that's a believe almost fifty gallons, it's a ecoflex hutch and they really love it! it's a huge upgrade from their other cage. Your videos are really good, I love them!!!! I was thinking of starting a gerbil channel but I'm not sure lol!!

[@evelynobrien8146]

Also I've changed up my enclosure, I now have a hanging coconut and the whole enrichment side is sand inspired by yours! I also love the stairs piece I use for my divider It's really helpful:)

[@finsandwhiskers]

Love love it! ♥️

[@crith4805]

Hi, I'm the one with the two connected tanks :) The food bowls are just extra sand area for them to poop in, I scatter feed them in the big tank :D And I'm not sure what you mean with the platform, I just have the lids and the front of the connector is covered with plexiglass (which they aren't able to chew on), so they can't get out. Also I'm so happy you liked the cage 😊

[@finsandwhiskers]

The wooden part! right next to the daisies I put to indicate what I was questioning! Would love to know :)

[@crith4805]

@@finsandwhiskers Hm, still not sure what you mean so I'm gonna describe everything a little😅 The wooden thing left of the daisies is just the "staircase" connecting the two tanks. The front is covered in plexiglass so they cannot get out. The "ladder" on the right leads up to the top of the tank, but is also covered in a wood/plexiglass construction. They then turn left and get into the stair case and climb down to the other tank. Above the daisies is just the lid of the big tank which is a little higher on the right side to fit the wheel. I could also send you more fotos if that would help😊

[@stoffies]

Great video for inspiration. Got our first 2 gerbils a few days ago and we're in love. Big thank you from Sweden!

[@finsandwhiskers]

That’s so exciting! ⭐️

[@theskeletonboi]

Wow, you've gained so many subs since the last time I saw you! Good job on the channel and everything!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you so much!!

[@flomills2043]

I love your videos so much there aren’t any good gerbil KZbin’s that I can find 🥰

[@Majamose176]

I'm extremely glad I found your channel! You have helped me so much. I am pretty new to this. Got my forst two in August:) Their name is Batman and Queen Elisabeth

[@fireandicemix]

Would love if you did another one of these 😊

[@puddingotter2439]

One thing I've noticed with my gerbils is that they're SUPER picky. I thought I would just leave the food in there and not give them more so that they actually have to eat what they don't like. They ended up not eating for 2-3 days. When I decided to replace the food, they almost started fighting over a piece because they were so hungry. I think they're starting to branch out and deal with it (different food) now lol.

[@evaluise22]

Nice enclosures! The German Vets (Tierärztliche Vereinigung) say, that the bedding should have at least 16 inches (40 cm). Since my gerbils live with 45 cm, they seem to be even happier :-).

[@KerryB855]

If you haven't discovered yet, you can buy the large bendy bridges in pets at home. They are marketed for guinea pigs usually x

[@finsandwhiskers]

Unfortunately we only have petco and online!

[@djjoel1]

Some very dank gerbil enclosures here

[@Wellheresthething]

My gerbils have a mansion size of a cage, we have 3 5 gallon cages, one for tunnels/bedding/nesting, one for food and an outside sleeping place and one with their bathroom and wheel

[@Ilovehamsters78]

The binder for the treat sticks is actually Gelatine and not honey or anything sweet but thanks anyway. And to add, the bedding I use is finacard, teabag bedding as well as hay mixed in.

[@finsandwhiskers]

It would definitely still be a treat only 😅

[@Ilovehamsters78]

@@finsandwhiskers totally agree. This was when I first set the cage up and got the gerbils. A lot has changed since then including the removing the topper as it led to fighting

[@petsandplants9341]

@@Ilovehamsters78 Oh toppers lead to fighting? I didn't know that, interesting

[@Ilovehamsters78]

@@petsandplants9341 not in all cases but with my girls it did as one became territorial x

[@petsandplants9341]

@@Ilovehamsters78 Oh thank you that's good then! Your profile pic is so cute

[@orynredford2080]

Aww mine is 13.45 😊 my little lady’s Fish and Eggs! The bendy bridge was just in my local pets at home (Scotland) but I think they are for rabbit/Guinea pig’s. Thank you so much for the review! ❤️😊

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you for submitting!!

[@tastydaisy8577]

Thanks for your gerbil videos 🐹

[@finsandwhiskers]

Thank you for watching them! ✨

[@happyfurhammies6539]

So many great gerbil cages 😍

[@celieboo]

Niteangel has really large bendy bridges. I just got one yesterday.

[@norakastner9166]

I am happy you like it!

[@Biabotcosta]

Loved ur video ❤ i just wanted to share a terrible thing that happened in my country in the pet comunity, stores were selling pine shvings as aspen shavings and we were paying 4x the price we would pay in pine, and we were damaging our pets health without knowing, im just so upset about it

[@finsandwhiskers]

I am so sorry that happened to you 😔 that is awful

[@hermionewhit]

Hi! I love your videos and have seen all your gerbil videos for my research! I am just curious on what language you speak to your gerbils as I would love to learn it x 😊

[@finsandwhiskers]

Spanish (Mexico)!! Thank you 🥰

[@hermionewhit]

@@finsandwhiskers tysm!

[@Mysterystables214]

Can we get a how to catch escaped gerbils video?

[@lemied]

Soon i will add to my bin cage with a 2nd cage and make a sandy area for them because it’s a lot of enrichment for them 😊

[@finsandwhiskers]

Plans to improve are always amazing to hear!

[@dishuman1993]

i'm new to gerbil care. would a zoozone 2 be ok for 3 boys or would it be better for 2 boys? thanks and i loved the vid x

[@bubblys_diary]

OH NOOO I did boop the subscribe button but I forgot to turn on NotifICatIonS... :( Oh well, still a great video!!

[@finsandwhiskers]

There's always next time!

[@kyaradabox6138]

Also, are you gonna do a part two? If you do how can I show you my cage?

[@finsandwhiskers]

I say in the video

[@nikki_arts7807]

Is it ok to use colored play sand as bath sand for your gerbils? I just got 2 gerbils a few days ago and i had some colored play sand in the house.Btw i love your channel its really helpful!

[@finsandwhiskers]

I don’t think it would be safe as I am not sure what additives they used to achieve the pigment

[@nikki_arts7807]

@@finsandwhiskers alright thankyou!

[@siben57]

nooo why did u release such nice merch right after i took in three rescue fosters ,,,,,, one day ill get something 😭

[@finsandwhiskers]

Nooo 😭

[@dalemonsunday8254]

Do you get one herb mix or do you buy different types? Also I would like to know where you get your herbs.

[@finsandwhiskers]

I talk about it in my How and What to Feed Gerbils video

[@dalemonsunday8254]

@@finsandwhiskers thank you I’ll check that out!

[@donjack2624]

would any hay be fine or would it have to be a specific one.

[@finsandwhiskers]

There are many options! Oat hay, Timothy hay, Orchard Grass hay, and Meadow hay are the most common

[@fblq4314]

Btw what bedding and sand do you use

[@lexibrown316]

i think she uses kaytee clean and cozy and zoo med 😅 i use those as well!

[@flynn7453]

What if i used a crappy small cage (not critter trail) for the divider in my bin cage (with the wheel, foods, etc,?)

[@lexibrown316]

i wouldn’t recommend using it in my opinion but you can always get a bendy bridge!

[@imme3958]

Is a 57 gallon diy cage (from wood and glass) (used for hamster) suitable for 2 gerbils? I would love to get 2 little guys someday

[@finsandwhiskers]

Yes!

[@SerenTheDragon]

Is it okay to not use hay? I want to get a pair of gerbils but my mum is allergic to hay! Is there anything which could substitute hay?

[@finsandwhiskers]

Yeah you don’t have to use hay! Aspen wood shavings work well with paper bedding to help them keep sturdier tunnels

[@lyla759]

My brother has two gerbils, Spice and Chewy. They have been living in a 20gallon for three months and when we first got them they lived in something even smaller with a third gerbil (R.I.P Sugar🌈). I have been looking for new cages and I have a quick question to ask- are wood cages suitable? Our gerbils are big chewers so I’m a bit concerned about wood enclosures.

[@finsandwhiskers]

If you can make it so that they can’t access the wood it should be fine!

[@lyla759]

@@finsandwhiskers okay, sounds good! Thank you!

[@maehiggins9823]

where can I find a good gerbil cage? I can’t find any with a good lid

[@finsandwhiskers]

Aquarium tanks are really nice enclosures!

[@maehiggins9823]

@@finsandwhiskers thankyou!

[@kyaradabox6138]

What do you recommend, I had two gerbils one of them passed away and now I just have one. Any suggestions??

[@finsandwhiskers]

How old are they?

[@kyaradabox6138]

@@finsandwhiskers i onw gerbil i have right now is around 11 months :)

[@pompus9068]

What wheel do you recommend?

[@finsandwhiskers]

Check out my gerbil supplies video :)

[@lopezfamily0911]

Where is every body Buying the wood stuff?

[@finsandwhiskers]

Apparently Amazon!

[@imsuperhot336]

Is it OK to use a bird cage that I've transformed the bottom into a tank?

[@finsandwhiskers]

It depends on the size!

[@imsuperhot336]

@@finsandwhiskers found out its going to be around 450 l

[@Tacky1172]

chinchilla sand baths good for gerbils?

[@finsandwhiskers]

Only if it is sand and not dust, also no clay particles!

[@Tacky1172]

Ty :D

[@wisteria5720]

Hi Spark!! I’m going to send you my setup for a future video, where’s the email I can send them too?

[@finsandwhiskers]

I’m not taking submissions right now :) look out for a community post on this channel/turn on notifications for when I am again

[@bombofloo]

There’s a crew neck I really want from you but I don’t think I’ll have enough money in time

[@finsandwhiskers]

Aw they will always be available!

[@annakitching5975]

Hi, I am a soon-to-be gerbil mum and after watching all your amazing videos have two questions that I would be eternally grateful if you/ anyone could please answer! The gerbils are going to live in my bedroom, can I spray perfume and use my diffuser, or would that be bad for them and unsettle them, potentially leading to a Declan? (I know that foreign smells within the cage can be bad but does it matter if they are outside the cage?) Also, is handling your gerbils too much a thing? I understand that you should let them be for about a week when you get them, and that you should read body language and put them back in their enclosure when they want to and that you shouldn’t grab them and force them to be held, but can you try and bond with them multiple times a day? Thank you so much for reading xxx

[@annakitching5975]

*As in spray perfume on myself, not intentionally near them!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Diffusers shouldn’t be used in the room because it will cause respiratory issues and you don’t want your gerbils breathing that in. Perfume on you as long as it is a small spritz, shouldn’t linger in the air, but it would be best to spray it in another room. As for taming, you can interact multiple times a day but try to keep most of the interactions with them still in the enclosure :)

[@annakitching5975]

@@finsandwhiskers Thank you so much! Is it ok to hold them and take them out of the enclosure like you do in videos daily? Sorry for all the questions, I’m just trying to learn as much as I can!

[@crumblyninja4224]

Can you do another

[@finsandwhiskers]

Yes but not anytime soon 😅

[@lucyward3559]

Hey I'm chillin in the comments

[@finsandwhiskers]

Hiii

[@sonyablade774]

Why are you jumping up and down when you are talking?

[@finsandwhiskers]

I have always had overly exaggerated body and facial expressions with my dialogue. It’s just part of who I am.

[@sharkeishatwerks1731]

You complain a lottttt

[@finsandwhiskers]

Okay Sharkeisha Twerks 😶