GERBIL PAIR

Gerbils are social animals with bold
and curious personalities. Gerbils
love to burrow and play in tubes and
boxes.

average adult size: 4-5 inches long
average life span: up to 5 years
with proper care
diet: herbivores

diet

A well-balanced gerbil diet consists of:
• High-quality gerbil food and limited amounts of vegetables and fruits.
• Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorine-free water, changed daily.
• Do not feed chocolate, caffeine or alcohol as these can cause serious medical conditions. Avoid sugar and high fat treats.

housing

• Gerbils acclimate well
to average household temperatures, not to exceed 80°F; be cautious of extreme temperature changes. The habitat should never be in direct sunlight or in a drafty area.
• Habitat should be glass
or metal, escape proof with solid bottom; there should be plenty of room for the gerbil to exercise and play. It is best to provide the largest habitat possible.
• 1-2 inches of bedding should be placed in the habitat; proper bedding includes high quality paper bedding, crumbled paper bedding, or hardwood shavings. Cedar-based products are not recommended.
• Gerbils may be kept in
same-sex pairs if they are raised together, otherwise, keep adult gerbils housed separately. Different types of small animals should not be housed together