What can I make for my gerbils?
What can I make for my gerbils?
Gerbils love to chew. A cardboard tube from a toilet paper roll or paper towel roll is one of a gerbil’s favorite things. Some people have expressed concern about the types of glue used in these—and now colorful safe (and a bit more sturdy and long-lasting) cardboard tubes are made for pets to play with.
What is the best home for a gerbil?
In the wild, gerbils live in underground tunnels up to 3m long. The best way to mimic their natural habitat and keep them happy is to buy a gerbilarium or tank with cage additions. You can also house them in a large tank or old aquarium with a secure wire lid and plenty of material for them to dig and tunnel into.
Do gerbils like to run in balls?
Some gerbils love to run around the house like crazy in exercise balls, while others are terrified in them. If you place your gerbil in the ball and he doesn’t move, don’t make him try to use the ball. Supervise your pet’s behavior in the ball and remove your gerbil from the ball after 15 minutes.
Do gerbils like tubes?
Systems with lots of tubes and tunnels are great for gerbils, so long as they have the appropriate ‘room’ in the system to allow them to burrow. Gerbils also love to gnaw, so provide lots of toys and tubes to gnaw on. Gerbils are very clean animals so like to use dust baths for cleaning themselves in.
Can gerbils be kept in a fish tank?
A glass aquarium makes the perfect home for your pet gerbils because it keeps them safe and secure inside, it is easy to clean, and the gerbils can’t chew on the sides. Just purchase a big enough aquarium, fill it with everything the… Gerbils!
Can you put gerbils in a fish tank?
Use either a 3ft fish tank or a glass display cabinet, laid on its back. Both need a homemade, mesh lid to ensure your gerbils receive plenty of fresh air. A fish tank lid is not suitable. To make the lid, you will first need to construct a wooden frame, similar to a picture frame.
Are toilet paper rolls safe for gerbils?
Toilet paper rolls are an excellent choice for a gerbil chew toy. They are made from a material that isn’t hard enough to damage their teeth. They are also fibrous, which gerbils enjoy when chewing. Toilet paper rolls are also untreated, meaning that they are safe for your gerbil to chew on.
Is cardboard safe for gerbils?
Cardboard has long been used in gerbil cages for numerous purposes and is generally safe for your rodent to chew. Learn the benefits of providing cardboard toys to keep your gerbil happy.
Do gerbils like light or dark?
They are used to bright sunshine, so seeing a little sunshine won’t harm them at all. However, it’s best if you don’t leave your gerbil’s cage in the full sun. It’s far better to keep it somewhere shaded, not dark, but out of indirect sunlight. Gerbils find it far easier to warm up than to cool down.
