Recent questions tagged gerbils

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Last Answer : Commercial gerbil food is not kosher for Pesach. But don't worry, there's lots feed your pet - alfafa grass, alfafa pellets, sunflower seeds, dried corn, fresh or home cooked veggies and fruits. I would ... food gradually to your pet's diet beginning now so that his (or her) tummy won't be upset.

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Last Answer : A cow's natural lifespan is anywhere from 15 to 25 years. Dairy cows are slaughtered at about 4-5 years old when they stop producing enough milk to satisfy their owner. Calves may be slaughtered at 10-12 months old.

Description : It's been a week and the cage looks clean. How often do I need to change it up?

Last Answer : Fortunately, gerbils are not very smelly and their poop is small. But their cages should be cleaned at least every 2 weeks or more often if necessary. Use plain water to wipe down the cage. Throw out old ... that s/he can't escape from or a rolling ball. Make sure the area is safe and secure.

Description : I have pet gerbils and I was thinking about getting hamsters. Can they live together?

Last Answer : No, they cannot live together. Althougth they may look similar and both are rodents, they have different needs. Gerbils are social animals while hamsters are loners. Their sleeping habits are different, ... is similar but gerbils eat less. They both can bite, but best to keep them separate.

Description : I set up an aquarium cage for my gerbils. How often should I clean it and how?

Last Answer : Change the bedding once every two weeks and wipe everything down with a wet paper towel. Then when it really really smells hand wash the tank and everything else, like scrub it really hard. :)

Description : My gerbil is pregnant. How long unti she has her babies?

Last Answer : The average length of pregnancy for gerbils is 25 days. Nursing gerbils pregnancies can last as long as 42 days. Females can become pregnant at 2-3 months old and can breed all year round. Litters are usually 4-6 pups. Gerbils can have litters till age 2.

Description : At the pet store you see lots of gerbils gathered to gether in the corner of the cage. I've been thinking about getting gerbils. How many should I get? Is it OK to get a bunch of them in one cage?

Last Answer : Depends on the size of the cage... probably if you get a small hamster cage only two. But if you get a gigantic cage you could put more in. The petstores do NOT take good care of their animals. Some will, but most will not.

Description : My gerbils seem to be up all night, playing on their wheel. They are up when I get up in the morning. They are awake when I get home from school. Do they ever sleep?

Last Answer : Unlike many rodents, gerbils do sleep at night. They may play for a bit with the wheel in the evening, but they be awake during the day. They enjoy socializing and like to be awake when you are up and about.

Description : I had 2 gerbils and one died. So the first wouldn't be lonely, I got another gerbil to keep the first company. I've had to keep them in separate cages because every time I put them together they go after one another. Is there a way to get them to be friends?

Last Answer : Adult female gerbils should not be housed together. Be sure they are fighting and not playing. If they are fighting, please place them in separate cages. The fighting will only continue until one of them is dead.

Description : My gerbil has a lump on his tail. How do I take care of it?

Last Answer : A lump can indicate something very serious like cancer. Have a veterinarian who deals with small animals examine your gerbil to see if s/he can determine the problem. If the vet suspects cancer, you might want to consider consulting with an oncologist.