i'm trying to persuade my mum for me to get gerbils any tips i have done so much research ps : pls can u give me a shout out in one of ur videos gerbils are my favourite animals
@FireFox-mh5jq3 жыл бұрын
Pickles! Also do you have any tips to persuade my parents to give me two gerbils? I have done all my research and have a good tank and everything like that.
@lilyquinn79753 жыл бұрын
@@FireFox-mh5jq that is what i have done
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
@@FireFox-mh5jq unfortunately I can’t really help you with that 😅 best thing to do is to show them what you know/your plans/responsibility and respect their decision in the end!
@emilywelsford98083 жыл бұрын
Thanks this helped a lot I have 2 female gerbils called bea and buzz Your channel have helped them to have the best life that they can So once again thank you 😊
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful names!! Thank you for being a great gerbil parent!
@animalcrossingnerd8142 Жыл бұрын
Bra and Buzz sound adorable.
@nxthayden4843 жыл бұрын
I have two male gerbils named Tella and Slushii and they live in a 20g tank, thank you for giving us information from your channel. Without this, my gerbils would not have veggies or a correct food mix. They wouldn’t even have the right habitat! Thank you! 💗
@lizmenzies6092 жыл бұрын
1st time owner. Very helpful. Thank you so much
@Rudy_862 жыл бұрын
Just got our daughter her first gerbils. We got 2 males. Thank you for your very informative video.
@felixandralph92902 жыл бұрын
I have 8 little pups and an amazing mum and dad gerbil. I'm in love and I'm not capable of rehoming them ...because I love them all already too much to give them away. I am getting another tank and making the girl and boy groups at around 8 week old milestone for the pups.
@alyssahockensmith10983 жыл бұрын
hey could you do a video on which bugs you give your gerbils? i know you said you’ll do a video on safe flowers as well i’m really looking forward to it :)
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
I can try! I only feed mealworms really
@sylvieweeks41493 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers Do you feed live mealworms? and how often?
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
@@sylvieweeks4149 I got my gerbils extremely right before quarantine and so I’ve only been able to feed them dried/freeze dried. 😅 you can feed live though, I would just make sure they eat it in front of you so they don’t coexist in their enclosure. Mealworms are high in fat, so I’d say one a week at most would be fine.
@sylvieweeks41493 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers Thanks! I am hoping to get 2-3 gerbils soon, probably 2, because I cant, get a tank any bigger than 40 gallons. I am still having a hard time with food though, so what brands do you suggest if I can't make it homemade?
@daniellelu9803 жыл бұрын
@@sylvieweeks4149 kinda late but higgins sunburst is the best!
@nikki.d3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This helped soo much! ❤
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Yay!
@dubliners09992 жыл бұрын
Great VIDEO! You're right about lettuce; don't use iceberg lettuce. Too much water content. My gerbils love, love, love snap peas (I do remove the veins), broccoli, and cauliflower in very small portions. I have one gerbil recovering from pneumonia who loves small bite of raspberries and just a bit of natural (ground at the store from standard peanuts--not dry roasted) peanut butter.
@sherriwarwick7699Ай бұрын
Thanks! It helped a lot I have 2 male gerbils names panda and express
@finsandwhiskersАй бұрын
Brilliant names!! 😂😂
@papayin59303 жыл бұрын
I don't have gerbils but yours are so cute omg! I got a squirrel tho 😂
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Aww thank you 😂
@Oliwwi83 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, it was really helpful :D
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad!!
@miax72393 жыл бұрын
Thank you this was helpful as I have 2 gerbils x
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Glad to know!!
@grassanator.81563 жыл бұрын
I can't seem to bye all the great stuf but thank you for the help I dint feed them that much fresh food and it helps so thanks
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Some of these are really affordable and you can grow yourself!💕
@victorc4_12342 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for all your videos they’re extremely helpful❤️ one question, what about the leaves on top of celery? Thx ☺️
@finsandwhiskers2 жыл бұрын
Safe too!
@TheDaisyNova2 жыл бұрын
I'm so sad bc 1 of my gerbils died and now 1 of them is alone. There are no breeders or other gerbils within 300 miles from me. Will my gerbil be ok alone for a little while? 😢 I've only had them a week
@charlieclayburn88953 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, as a part of there daily veg can I give them fennel, butternut squash, pumpkin, cucumber, parsnip I’m just trying to give them a little more variety in veg that’s all 😊
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
You can add those as variety but I would feed the squashes, cucumber, and root veggies a little bit rarer than the leafy greens! Herbs/squashes/high oxalic foods can be rotated weekly (one variety a week alongside milder veggies like romaine/red leaf lettuce, watercress, dried greens, dill, basil, arugula...) so you’re not over feeding those varieties!
@charlieclayburn88953 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers thanks you so much for the help 😊
@Siberialoverhere26 күн бұрын
Thankyou 4 you're channel. I'm a hugh animal lover but this is my 1st time ever have any rodent. As my mum hates R.A.T.S SHE says bc she dont like the word either 😂
@finsandwhiskers25 күн бұрын
Awww that’s amazing 😂😂
@kirstenberlin39453 жыл бұрын
Your gerbils are so cute
@boogie_lollipop44213 жыл бұрын
I used to have 2 gerbils, but they passed away last year one is august and one in december.
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear :(
@pl255jp3 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm watching all your videos as I'm getting 4 gerbils in a few weeks! Can the veggies be frozen veg that is defrosted? Also I'm a little confused on meal worms are they needed but in small amounts or are they purely a treat?
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Yes they can be frozen and thawed out! & mealworms are treats as they are high in fat and protein
@pl255jp3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much!
@jaredbrannon16012 жыл бұрын
I have two
@sidoniemillington21182 жыл бұрын
thanks for the informative video! do you know if there would be a difference between feeding gerbils only microgreen variations for all the different vegetables in this videos compared to feeding them only normal vegetables, as the microgreen variations would contain the same amount of nutrients but would reduce the waste of unused and gone-off vegetables. Also, if I was to do this do you think that I would need to rethink portion sizes due to the microgreen's small sizes?
@finsandwhiskers2 жыл бұрын
They would need smaller amounts and I probably wouldn’t recommend feeding microgreens daily! They are very concentrated with nutrients, which is why they have been becoming a superfood lately :)
@gisele46533 жыл бұрын
can I feed my gerbils mint?
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@petsandplants93413 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers wow! can they have all types of mint (say applemint or spearmint) or just normal mint?
@kacey17742 жыл бұрын
I only have a single gerbil (I've tried to bond him with others and so wanted him to be able to have a friend/friends but it didn't go well even after trying for a long time, he doesn't seem to tolerate other gerbils at all) would about a teaspoon of veggies work for him a day? Cause you said a tablespoon would be good for 2-3 I wouldn't want to over do it with the veggies.
@finsandwhiskers2 жыл бұрын
A teaspoon would be perfect!
@kacey17742 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers ok thanks!
@Aisha-7213 жыл бұрын
The rabbit is cute
@cupcake50003 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is helpful. I have a video request, can you make a video on having 2 vs 3 gerbils? Male vs females- I heard males are slightly more likely to get along in a group of three than females. Also, is 35 gallons enough for 3 gerbils or would that be too small? Sorry for my bad explanations lol
@negan14453 жыл бұрын
30g for 3 gerbils is the bare minimum but 50g+ is preferred to reduce the risk of fighting. 2 males are highly stable 3 males are moderately stable 4 males are moderately stable 2 female are highly stable 3 females are less stable 4 females are moderately stable When you have a group of 3 they are more likely to bully one but this happened more with females then males.
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation! I’d also like to mention, usually with 40 gallons and below, you’ll need a cage topper for their wheel/water/sand
@tarryn28432 жыл бұрын
Can gerbils eat kale daily? I was thinking maybe because its a dark leafy green?
@finsandwhiskers2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t feed daily just because it is high in oxalic acid and calcium!
@Solomon04243 жыл бұрын
Can gerbils eat chocolate, peanut butter or any dairy products?
@Solomon04243 жыл бұрын
I don't have a gerbil but I own a chinchilla, a rodent with gerbil-like temperament.
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Gerbils cannot have chocolate whatsoever, peanut butter or sugar free plain yogurt could be given as a treat like once a month, and a very small amount (smaller than a teaspoon)
@Solomon04243 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers Awww, I thought gerbils and hamsters had the same diet for some reason.
@koda43163 жыл бұрын
@@Solomon0424 hamsters can’t have chocolate though
@isakbadush84883 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@user-vs4to8nt9v11 ай бұрын
!!
@may.a8793 жыл бұрын
Can gerbils get wet tail?
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Yes they can 😰
@cauliflowercool58963 жыл бұрын
Do I have to cook the veggies before serving?
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Fresh!
@cauliflowercool58963 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tastydaisy85773 жыл бұрын
Is basil safe?
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@kendravoracek36363 жыл бұрын
🖤🖤
@bryianaerynoffical3 жыл бұрын
can i give my gerbil a kiwi?
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
A very tiny piece is okay! They are slightly acidic compared to most fruits so stick to the one diced size piece a week rule
@RevDrCap1kicks3 жыл бұрын
Celery and broccoli.
@lisazijlstra153 жыл бұрын
spinache contains phosphorus, calcium, acidic content and huge amount of water. This means that unfortunately they can’t eat spinach as it has too much water and acidic content for them to handle. Gerbils cannot eat vegetables or fruit that have too much water as they give them diarrhea. They just cannot handle water based foods like we can. This makes spinach a food to avoid as far as gerbils are concerned.
@finsandwhiskers3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I noticed you got this information, word for word, from online gerbil care. While some of the information on the site is safe and sound, a lot is left out or exaggerated. In general veggies should be a very small percentage of their diet, and just like with their seed mix, it should always include variety- that being said, a teaspoon daily (for individual gerbils) would be very difficult to cause issues. In some cases, like with older or sick gerbils, it could be good to avoid foods with high water content, calcium, and oxalic acid, but in some cases it could be good to include those with water content, as they might not actively drink water like they should around those ages. As for normal gerbils, a teaspoon a day of varied veggies is safe, as long as their main dietary needs (a well balanced seed mix and protein from insects, safe meats) is met and is the majority of their consumption. We base this on the information from hamsters, and although they are not the same species, we can learn a lot and take cautions with a lot of small omnivore prey animals. I have 3 gerbils and they get a tablespoon every 1-2 days, so in the end they’re not really getting a whole tablespoon each, because they are a group. Known Safe Veggies that are high in all 3 (water content, oxalic acid, calcium), like Spinach, are not toxic, and while it should be fed in moderation, does not need to be avoided. I always suggest to anyone to read more on their diet than one website, as it is quite crucial.
@lisazijlstra153 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers Hey! Thanks so much for your reaction. Def learned a lot from it. I did copy it from gerbil care, because i didn't want to say anything incorrect. Thought that it was all true, thats why i don't feed my girls spinache. I'm Dutch and because several websites warned for spinache I was a bit scared to try it out. Sometimes it's difficult to filter whats correct and what is not, and because i'm not a vet I Google a lot. so thank you for the information :)!