I have 2 gerbils that i recently got... i cant find anything for them to eat... could someone pls give me tips on how to feed them and wat ???
2006-06-05 15:09:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
You can buy food found at pet stores. Make sure the food is not full of sunflower seeds, which can make gerbils become over-weight. The food should have at least 12% protein. You can also feed fresh food, such as fruits and vegetables once a week. Do not feed it more than once a week, or your gerbils can become sick.
You can find gerbil food at your local pet store, such as petsmart (www.petsmart.com )
For more info on gerbils, visit www.agsgerbils.org.
2006-06-10 07:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by Trina P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Top ten Gerbil basic do's and don'ts
1. Do keep gerbils in pairs -- gerbils need to have a gerbil companion.
2. Do not put stranger gerbils together without careful and gradual introduction; they will fight violently. Two gerbils separated for more that 24 hours are strangers and must be re-introduced. And never let your gerbil "play" with your hamster, bunny, or other pet (someone will get hurt).
3. Do check the water bottle every day to make sure it has not run dry.
4. Do feed a quality seed mix for gerbils/hamsters that doesn't contain too many (fatty) sunflower seeds -- I feed L&M Vita Vittles Gold (15% protein).
5. Do give your gerbil plenty of cardboard and wooden gerbil/bird toys to climb on and gnaw up, otherwise their teeth will become overgrown.
6. Do not keep your gerbil's tank in direct sunlight or exposed to drafts. Provide a small box or other place to hide and sleep in.
7. Do make sure the tank is covered and clipped at all times. Gerbils are great climbers and jumpers and love to come out.
8. Do not hold or pull your gerbil's tail (except at the base right near the body), it could break off. Do not use a wheel with open slats, as it could catch your gerbil's tail and break it off.
9. Do use for litter about 3 inches of Carefresh or Aspen or corncob. For bedding add unscented toilet tissue or paper towels shreaded. Avoid materials or anything with fibers (including the "fluff" sold in pet stores!) which can get caught in their toe nails. Cedar shavings which have harmful oils. Pine isn't good (may cause respiratory problems) but can be made safer by having it sit in an open box for a week before using.
10. Do clean out the cage every two-three weeks with very warm water. Leave some familiar items.
Need more information on Gerbil Care?
Go to http://www.rodent.demon.co.uk/gerbils/gerbfaq.htm
2006-06-18 17:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by oneblondepilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local Walmart or pet store and get some hamster food. Gerbils will eat this and it's o.k. for them. Also try giving them some lettuce once in awhile. Not too much though or they'll have diarrhea.
2006-06-15 17:45:25 · answer #3 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gerbils are naturally friendly and curious, but, like many other "pocket pets," they often end up at shelters because their caregivers are unable to provide them with adequate companionship and care. Gerbils can be happy and healthy almost anywhere.
http://www.animalsheltering.org/resource_library/magazine_articles/mar_apr_2000/how_to_care_for_gerbils.html
2006-06-19 21:30:23 · answer #4 · answered by wonderwoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have gerbil food - go to the pet store and you will find it.
2006-06-15 12:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by Chrissie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO A PET STORE AND GET GERBIL FOOD
2006-06-19 20:19:53 · answer #6 · answered by Emmy1881 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Veggies
2006-06-14 17:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by LameSkull 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a gerbil and so does my sister, we feed them sunflower seeds thats what the love.
2006-06-17 00:35:38 · answer #8 · answered by puppylove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can either go online to get a book on them or go to your nearest pet store to get a book to learn how to feed them.
2006-06-18 00:11:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other gerbils.
2006-06-05 22:13:07 · answer #10 · answered by jc20155 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋