Gerbils can be kept in pairs.If you want to keep a single gerbil, you need to interact with it frequently to fulfill its social needs.The gerbil should have toys and stimulation in its cage so that it doesn't get bored.The gerbil can live a long, happy life with the right attention and care.
Step 1: Give the gerbil paper items.
If you give your gerbil a lot to chew on, it will stay active.shredded paper, cardboard, toilet paper rolls, paper towels, shoeboxes, pieces of a paper bag, and small wicker baskets are all good options.Gerbil branches can be given from oak, cherry, or apple trees.Gerbil items should not be covered in dyes, chemicals, or glues.There are items that can be fatal for gerbils if they have ink or newsprint on them.Make sure your gerbil has lots of different items to chew on.Remove and replace items that have been chewed on by your gerbil.
Step 2: The gerbil's nest should have small boxes.
Gerbils like to build burrows in boxes.Provide empty tissue boxes, empty shoe boxes and empty cardboard containers so your gerbil can make a nest.The coconut shells are hollow.Before you put the coconut shell in the gerbil's cage, make sure it is dry.If the gerbil's nest starts to look a little ragged or chewed up, replace it with a new box.
Step 3: There is a gerbil exercise wheel.
You can find an exercise wheel for gerbils at your local pet store or online.It should be about 15 cm in diameter.You can get a wheel made of plastic or metal.The exercise wheel should be placed in the corner of the cage.
Step 4: The cage should be placed in a busy area of your home.
Gerbils like to observe their owner.The gerbil's cage can be found in the corner of the living room or the den.If you spend a lot of time in your room, put the cage by your desk.When the gerbil is watching you in its cage, you can wave, smile, and talk to it.This is another way of interacting with it.The cage should be kept away from other animals.They should be placed in a separate room.
Step 5: Pick up your gerbil and hold it.
Handling your gerbil will allow it to interact with you.Lift your gerbil with both hands by cupping your hands around it.As you lift your gerbil, make sure you support its head and bottom.If you pick your gerbil up by its tail, it can hurt it.The gerbil should be in the palm of your hand.You can stroke the gerbil with your fingers.If you hold the gerbil against your chest, it will relax in your hand.
Step 6: Put your gerbil in a container to explore.
Take your gerbil out of its cage and put it in a kiddie pool.Your gerbil can climb on the cardboard boxes in the kiddie pool.
Step 7: The gerbil should be in the running ball.
There is a plastic ball for gerbils.The gerbil needs air holes to breathe.Put the gerbil in the ball.The gerbil can run around your home in a ball.For no more than 15 minutes at a time, keep your gerbil in the running ball.If your gerbil pees in the ball, take it out and wash it.
Step 8: 15-20 minutes a day with your gerbil.
If you want your gerbil to get enough stimulation and attention, schedule regular play sessions at the same time every day.The gerbil can be held as part of the play session or given toys to play with outside of its cage.If you want your gerbil to do different things, change up the play sessions.You can pet a gerbil as part of the play session if you handle it.You can put the gerbil in a container and let it explore.
Step 9: Do not allow your gerbil to explore alone.
When your gerbil is outside of its cage, always supervise it.Gerbils can hide in hard to reach places, so don't let it out of your sight.Keep your gerbil away from other pets.If it is around other pets, make sure to keep an eye on it.
Step 10: After the death of a companion, you may want to get another gerbil.
It is best to get another gerbil if you are alone.Before putting the gerbils together, be sure to introduce them correctly.You should put the gerbil in an adjoining cage to give it time to get used to each other.