2006-12-26 11:30:31 · 12 answers · asked by TD R 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It depends on the 6YO, and the child's parents. Never leave your child alone with the gerbil. It would be a good learning experience if the parents are will to take on the responsibility of caring for this pet! Also note, they only live (I believe) about 3 years...
2006-12-27 07:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by JQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Gerbils need tender handling and clean cages. They can and will bite if mistreated, and they are likely to get away and disappear into your home at the hands of a child who can become distracted and not close the cage door.. A six year old is not ready for the responsibility of any pet, but for simple enjoyment, and making sure the child understands hands off, a fish tank is nice.
If the fish die, they are replaced easily, and inexpensively, and when the child loses interest... and they will.... its not a big deal.
2006-12-26 19:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by Goatfarmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No animal makes a good pet for a 6 year old. Pets are family pets.
2006-12-26 21:39:40 · answer #3 · answered by Lotus Effect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless the parents are prepared to do all the looking after of the said gerbils :-)
2006-12-26 19:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by Feinschmecker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a hamster instead - ask the store owner which one is lazy - the lazy ones usually don't bite and don't mind if they are left alone for a long time. lol. Plus they can't run fast like gerbals who are like bullets and if they bite your child and take off good luck ever finding them again. Anyway - I hope this helps!
2006-12-26 23:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by Rae Rae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! i had a gerbil and let me tell ya the bite and nibble really bad he bite me once and i started bleeding
2006-12-26 19:43:06 · answer #6 · answered by flight-enthusiasts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, yes, yes, so long as they are shown how yo look aftr them and are reasonable resposible. Do make sure an adult checks their care too though, 6 yr olds have not got a big responsibility gene inbuilt
2006-12-26 19:36:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES! they are very good with kids and are much more friendlier and good-natrured than hamsters.
2006-12-26 19:45:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they do bite and need consatnt attention.Goatfarmer had a great answer,smart guy!!
2006-12-26 19:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by harleyman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!! They require WAY to much care . . . I suggest a fish, turtle, parakeet . . . I hope this helps!! :P
2006-12-26 20:43:10 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Hollister♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋