tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45342054062280241222024-03-08T06:24:52.565-08:00Gerbils Care: Facts and Information On Pet Gerbils CareCamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392959699494758907noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205406228024122.post-47303348299522136722009-04-27T14:38:00.000-07:002009-04-27T14:41:24.513-07:00Multiple Gerbils....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 11px; "><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; "><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> Q:Do you have to have two gerbils together? Im not aloud to have more than one.</span></h3></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; "><br /></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>A:</b>Yes, we have two gerbils who live together, for the simple reason those gerbils where bred together, raised together, and are both girls.... if they where not any one of those things it would not be a good idea to have them together. ;) Most gerbils are solitary animals, they can end up hurting each other if they live together, I guess that means we are lucky huh? Hope that helps!</span></h3></span>Camhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392959699494758907noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205406228024122.post-8369978009191428012009-04-13T14:16:00.000-07:002009-04-13T14:21:37.797-07:00Can Gerbils Eat Pine Branches<b>Can Gerbils Eat Pine Branches: </b><div>I have heard this question asked a lot so here is a quick answer for everyone wondering.<div><br /></div><div><b>NO!</b> <b><i>Can Gerbils Eat Pine Branches</i></b> is a <b>NO</b>! </div><div>Pine is hazardous to gerbils, and can give them infections and should <b>not</b> be put with gerbils.</div></div>Camhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392959699494758907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205406228024122.post-85837005073727574442009-04-04T16:02:00.000-07:002009-04-04T16:11:21.937-07:00Can Gerbils Have Note Book Paper<div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Can gerbils have note book paper?</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div> So the answer is: <b>Yes,</b></div>Note book paper is a lot like bleached paper, so although it's not bad for gerbils it is still best for gerbils to chew on unbleached paper. Some unbleached paper items for gerbils to chew on and nest with are;<div><ul><li> Paper towel or toilet paper tubes</li><li>Cardboard egg cartons, (if clean and have no egg residue)</li><li>Peices of packing boxes</li><li>Brown paper bags</li></ul><div>These are all good chewing and nesting paper for gerbils, but yes, note book paper and bleached white paper are also fine. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Suggestion:</span></b> Ripping the paper into shreds or crumbling it into a ball before putting it in your gerbil's cage makes it easier for the gerbils to grab and start chewing, ripping the paper for nesting which is what your gerbils will most likely do with the paper.</div></div>Camhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392959699494758907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205406228024122.post-9587259895584765852009-03-27T16:03:00.000-07:002009-03-27T16:03:01.119-07:00Can Pet Gerbils Chew on Sticks From Outside?A question that was asked was the following: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; white-space: pre; "><b>Can Pet Gerbils Chew on Sticks From Outside?</b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; white-space: pre;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The quick answer is yes! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Can Pet Gerbils Chew on Sticks From Outside?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Sticks from outside are great for gerbils to chew on! They must follow the follwoing guidelines:</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Must have no very sharp edges, no nails are glass... no sharpens ends etc</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Must not have oils or other substances on them</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Must not be cleaned with any cleaning prducts, these can be dangerus for the gerbils</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Must be cleaned in hot water before put in with the gerbil</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">Place in freezer once the stick is dry, due this over night, to kill any small bugs or bug eggs </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">that may be on the stick..this will prevent your gerbil from illness.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Then the sticks from outside may be placed in with your gerbil! Enjoy!</span></div>Camhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392959699494758907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205406228024122.post-56344423958388861592009-03-27T02:01:00.000-07:002009-03-27T02:01:00.734-07:00Can Gerbils Eat Pine NutsA question that is often asked is: <b>Can Gerbils Eat Pine Nuts</b><br /><br />Can Gerbils Eat Pine Nuts? Yes.. the may!<br /><br /><ul><li><b>Gerbils can eat pine nuts:</b> They are just like a yumy treat for them! In fact the are not only yummy for pet gerbils but are healthy as well!</li></ul><div>Remeber just like humans gerbils have different tastes, if your gerbil doesn't like or seem to eat the pine nuts, it's ok! The probably just don't like them... try another nut!</div>Camhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392959699494758907noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205406228024122.post-24399847330103659482009-03-26T17:11:00.000-07:002009-03-26T17:11:01.146-07:00How Long Does it Take for Gerbils to Become Full Size?<b>A common question is: </b>How long does it take before a gerbil is full size?<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So <b>how long does it take before a gerbil is full size</b>: About 6 months from birth.</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li><b>After 6 Months:</b> By this time your gerbil should be about 6-9 inches long including the tail. This is an estimate, every gerbil is different. Some gerbils may take up to a year to become full grown... due to stress, food shortage, etc.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>...Have Fun!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Camhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392959699494758907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205406228024122.post-59211695662549226722009-03-25T16:50:00.000-07:002009-03-25T16:50:01.511-07:00Can Gerbils Eat Raw AlmondsA Question I was asked was: <b>Can Gerbils Eat Raw Almonds</b>?<div><br /></div><div>The simple answer to the question: "Can gebils eat raw almonds" is yes.</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li><b>Gerbils can eat raw almonds among other raw nuts:</b> RAW nuts and seeds are always best to give a gerbil, but unsalted/unflavored will work also. Flavored or sometimes even just salted nuts or seeds can be harmful to a pet gerbil, so these are not a good idea to give these to them.</li></ul><div>Gerbils will often enjoy getting a Almond or two, but do remember that gerbils are small animals and will not eat very many so one or two almonds really does do the trick!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Camhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392959699494758907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205406228024122.post-46814749925107360822009-03-25T00:46:00.000-07:002009-03-25T02:24:26.257-07:00Can I Take My Pet Gerbil on a Walk<div style="text-align: center;">The question is often asked: <b>Can I take my pet gerbil on a walk</b>?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ol><li style="text-align: left;">Now, if you mean can you put on a leash and walk your gerbil around like a dog, then the simple answer is no. </li><li style="text-align: left;">If you mean can you carry your gerbil and go for a walk with him/her, then yes! </li></ol></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Can I Take My Pet Gerbil on a Walk</b>:<b> </b>The Guidelines and Instructions</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now here are some basic guidelines that will keep your gerbil safe during a walk with him:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><b>Have a travel cage or carrier</b><b>:</b> You probably do not want to take your pet gerbil out on a walk with you in your hands, the gerbil could easily scram away and get lost to never be found again. However, if you keep your gerbil in a travel carrier made especially for rodents/gerbils/hamsters this will not be a problem for as long as the cage door is closed and the cage is properly put together.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><ul><li><b>NEVER keep a gerbil in direct sun:</b> Keeping a caged gerbil in direct sun is like keeping a dog in a car with no open wndows on a hot summer day. Make sure not to keep your gerbils outside too long and to always keep them in the shade.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><ul><li><b>Remove the water bottle from the cage: </b>Water bottles leak and can harm the gerbil from an ecess of water. However, you do not want to keep your gerbils without water for too long, no more then an hour at the most.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><ul><li><b>Ensuring a place to hide:</b> When taking your pet gerbil for a walk you want to ensure your gerbil has a place to hide, quickly changing surroundings and movment can scare your gerbil quite easily. Puting in a handful of bedding, wrinkled paper, paper tube etc. Do not put heavy objects in the cage, if these move quickly when walking you could squish and injure your little pet gerbil friend.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Following these simple guidelines will keep your pet gerbil safe and happy during friendly walks in the sun, and allow you to enjoy taking your pet gerbil with you on the go!</div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div>Camhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18392959699494758907noreply@blogger.com3