any other info about gerbils would be very nice. thank you
2006-07-30 03:20:17 · 18 answers · asked by Lance 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
any other info about gerbil cage mates would be very useful
2006-07-30 03:21:09 · update #1
They will fight to the death
2006-08-06 04:53:37 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had gerbils before and they are very territorial. If we really want a friend for your Guinea pig, I think you should just get a nother Guinea pig or a rabbit. Rabbits get along quite well with Guinea pigs but are more expensive.
Whatever the case, you shouldn't put a gerbil with a Guinea pig in the same cage.
2006-08-06 16:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by blooperzine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really an ideal match. These are two totally different species with different diet requirements. If nothing else, the typical guinea pig cage has wider bars and the gerbil will just escape.
2006-08-06 09:17:58 · answer #3 · answered by Funchy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it honestly isn't a good idea to put two different species in an enclosed space where their natural instincts make them feel they are competing for food and space - I've had 'fish' kill each other in an aquarium, and bigger cats rip younger cats to shreds (Yes. I've had a lot of animals) - So I would honestly avoid it just to be safe, you don't know I mean there is always a chance they will just get along (i.e. there is a rabbit that is terribly attached to a snake at a zoo I believe - and the snake simply refuses to eat the rabbit but eats everything else) - But I would not advise it, the hamsters are evil little critters with violent tendencies and sharp claws.
2006-07-30 03:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u don't want to put a guinea pig and an adult gerbil in the same cage the gerbil will think it owns the guinea pig and be mean and aggesive to it.
2006-08-06 10:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by baby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember back when "Pretty Woman" came out with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, shortly afterwards I heard of some things Richard Gere was doing with gerbils but we won't get into that. It should be safe to put them together. They are much alike in the animal kingdom
2006-08-06 22:20:28 · answer #6 · answered by donovan49_e71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is like most animals that you put together for the fist time. They will not be so thrilled about sharing a cage and might fight a little bit, but eventually they will get along. I learned from dealing with animals if you keep them in seperate cages or anything else so they can see each other but be protected, they will get along when you do put them together.
2006-07-30 03:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by greenmonster9269 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al and Green moster have the best answers, this is doable, make sure they each have a place to hide. Guinea pigs and rabbits will get along also, as long as you have enough room.
2006-08-06 16:23:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not put them in the same cage my Guinea pig ate my dog
so dont put them in the same cage
2006-08-06 12:41:25 · answer #9 · answered by crocidile dundy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think that guinea pigs would get along with gerbils. they are totally different.
2006-08-06 04:40:54 · answer #10 · answered by lodeemae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO don't put them together. The guinea pig might bite it's head off and more. Just don't put them together.
2006-07-30 03:28:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋