Why You SHOULD Get Gerbils (and hide them from eminem)

[@PetConnectionInternational]

I've recently learned that the napping system of sleeping is known as "polyphasic sleep" 😊 According to research into thermoregulation that I've recently come across, they also vary their above ground activity according to temperature, so they tend to wait until after sundown in the summer to come out of their burrows when the temperature has cooled down, but in the winter they wait until a few hours after sunrise to come out once the sun has warmed the air, so they're up and about more often during the day in the cooler months apparently ☺️ Just a couple of fun facts that I thought you may find interesting 😄

[@finsandwhiskers]

So interesting! I live in a hot climate and they come out no matter the season but I am sure this especially applies for drastic weather change!

[@PetConnectionInternational]

@@finsandwhiskers I find it fascinating too! ☺️ I see my gerbs year round too, but I've definitely noticed as the temperature gets colder they come out more frequently in the middle part of the day as opposed to the start and end like they did in the heat, but the differences are probably much less pronounced than with the wild guys who sometimes have to deal with -20°C temperatures! Poor little frozen gerbs 😅❄️

[@somdov]

I haven't had gerbils since I was a young kid, but I love the idea of recreating their natural habitat with dirt & rocks after doing something similar with fish & plants.

[@jfmoone]

Happy to see you're posting gerbil videos again!

[@meatballthehammy7410]

im crying at the title💀😭 cannot believe you just referenced that song

[@Pooh_Bella]

You described my hamsters perfectly. I have two (one in each of their own enclosure) and I definitely am their pet. Lol Learning more about gerbils. Definitely a dream animal. One day I for sure would love to have some. I enjoy the social aspect of them being together.

[@noway742]

Hello Shine, I see the sun is shining and it shows! Great video as always!!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Yes it finally is! 🌻

[@veritasg9020]

Thank you for your service (for our favorite fuzzballs). Just got four girls a few weeks ago. Thanks for the tips!

[@CleverlyChloe2u]

My baby just wants treats… Could you do a video on the facts of pairs and more and on bonding. Specifically for me I am wondering if I could bond a younger gerbil to one that is over a year.

[@Delsha777]

I have a pair of male gerbils. They are a pleasure to have. One likes to explore; and the other is more timid. Blessings.

[@FernandoW910]

Awesome video

[@hermionewhit]

Hii! My gerbils are only about a month old but I have a really big struggle that I need help with, they LOVE to chew wood and recently just chewed there 11 inch wooden wheel off it’s hinge, I keep providing toys but they only last about 5 seconds, I am lost on what to do. Please help

[@gavinkey2528]

Would you mind making a reaction video to my gerbil cage Christmas is coming up and I need some good ideas 😁

[@mariotorrecilla254]

My gerbils are active after 21:00 and during the night. They are not often visible during the day. I wonder why my gerbils prefer this schedule?

[@finsandwhiskers]

How much light gets into the room during the day?

[@mariotorrecilla254]

@@finsandwhiskers Average light - there is a window by the side of the cage. The last trio of gerbils I had used to sleep on top of the floor and visible, but the current trio doesn't. I believe that this behaviour depends on the leader preferences. Could this be the case?

[@petsandplants9341]

your videos make me smile :)

[@finsandwhiskers]

💛

[@comedial6829]

I'm aware that Gerbils chew through plastic BUT I have this huge Savic cage with tons of floor space but a plastic bottom, but the thing is the type of plastic its made of is super hard and solid plastic (in my opinion), so would it be okay to house them in there?

[@bugs4ever766]

Great wid!

[@alyvia7889]

Hello I have 2 gerbils and they are active alot closer to night I dont really see them in the day bc of school but on the weekend when I do see them the play at night I dont know if it's because they want to play or what but I got a play pen and sense I got it they dont play as much at night

[@tristan2224]

What gerbil diet do you recommend is the best to buy?

[@Pinkie-bn3kk]

Hi there I need help I have recently adopted two male gerbils they are both 10 weeks of age one nips me but both are scared their names are peanut butter and jelly I just wondered how can I get the biting to stop and how can I get them to stop being scared

[@amandasimonds9]

Hey Shine! I have a question! Is seagrass fiber safe for gerbils? I sea a lot of seagrass toys for rabbits, but can't find any info on gerbils. I want to get a seagrass mat for the gerbils to climb on. What do you think? Thank you!!! You're the best ))))

[@finsandwhiskers]

Yes it is safe :)

[@oharrison7014]

gerbil hostage 😰😰

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

hide them from Richard Gere too dear God !!!!!!!!!

[@finsandwhiskers]

Omg nooooo what happened

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

@@finsandwhiskers further research here was admitted to E.R. and had deceased gerbil removed from his colon......

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

@@finsandwhiskers I know .AAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

[@RachelStormborn]

Seriously dude, that old myth has been circulated falsely forever.

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

@@RachelStormborn still a very funny rumor , and where there's smoke there's fire........Hollywood is full of perverts

[@RachelStormborn]

Quick question: can a gerbils enclosure be “too large” that it will cause a bonded pair to Declan or is that a myth. I just got the newest super large Niteangel enclosure (the one with the slanted lid) and was considering putting my bonded pair in it. The are already in a large square Niteangel which is great but I was thinking the added depth in the rear of the newest one would be great for tunnels. I just don’t want to upset the apple cart. You’re thoughts are greatly valued and appreciated.

[@finsandwhiskers]

Of course I can only add to the conjecture, but I do believe a well filled space in any size larger than the bare minimum won’t have a negative impact on gerbils or add chance to declan. By well filled I mean very enriched, as to avoid unfairness. There are other small things I do to avoid them picking a side, like sprinkling their food around instead of a bowl so they can’t hoard it. I make sure they each get a treat from my hand so they don’t try and get another gerbil’s before seeing there’s one for them too.

[@RachelStormborn]

@@finsandwhiskers TY! I guess I'm doing everything right then!