Going to d.c. in summer, worried about gerbils.....??

Question

i know it's a little early to be thinking about, but i have 2 male gerbils, and they are littermates, so they've been together they're entire lives, but this summer my family and i are taking a vacation to washington d.c., and of course we can't take my gerbils, because of all of the times we will be away sightseeing and such, plus not knowing how trustworthy the maids are. Anyway, while i'm gone, how do i make sure they have the best possible care? Will they fight? Will they have enough food, water, chewing supplies, etc..? anybody have experience with this? what do i not do? will they remember me when i get back? anything will help!!

thanks for answering!!

things i forgot to mention:

1. we have an alarm, so we can't have anybody come in and take care of them, however it's a good idea!!

2.

sorry about that - 2. -!!
i'll check with my vet, though thanks for that suggestion.
also to the next answerers, please don't answer the same thing that somebody else suggested.....

manuel s- you still need to get a life, and don't cuss at me, bcuz it don't matter one way or another to me, you are just making yourself look crazy.

Answer 1

does your vets office board animals? have them keep them till ya get back

Answer 2

gerbils don't care who they r with just as long as their cage is clean,have water, and have plenty of food.find a gerbil loving friend that will care for your little runts! :)

tell whoever watches them not too handle them too early as they might get bit due to the fact the gerbils wont know their scent

Answer 3

get a friend or a neighbor to care for your pets while you are away. give them a fiew dollars and make sure they have enough food and supplies to last them while you are away.

Answer 4

get a trust worthy friend to gerble set have them come in every day to feed and clean and give them attention