Burmese
I am an experienced breeder, going back many years. I began breeding again in August 2020 with the goal in mind to show. I specialize in Siamese and Burmese colors. I also breed a few rare types: Blue and Rex coats.
I breed for quality, not quantity. Health and good temperament are my top priority.
I selectively pair up my gerbils to improv
I am an experienced breeder, going back many years. I began breeding again in August 2020 with the goal in mind to show. I specialize in Siamese and Burmese colors. I also breed a few rare types: Blue and Rex coats.
I breed for quality, not quantity. Health and good temperament are my top priority.
I selectively pair up my gerbils to improve on traits like color, size, eye shape, and overall conformation based an the American Gerbil Society standard.
The base product I feed is Kaytee FortiDiet Pro Health Hamster/Gerbil food. I mix in uncooked pasta, oats, and assorted nuts. I also feed freeze dried mealworms, cheerios, millet spray, pumpkin seeds, fresh carrots, kale, cucumber, and occasionally apples.
I do NOT feed Timothy or Alfalfa hay as gerbils tend to have allergies to hay. It's
The base product I feed is Kaytee FortiDiet Pro Health Hamster/Gerbil food. I mix in uncooked pasta, oats, and assorted nuts. I also feed freeze dried mealworms, cheerios, millet spray, pumpkin seeds, fresh carrots, kale, cucumber, and occasionally apples.
I do NOT feed Timothy or Alfalfa hay as gerbils tend to have allergies to hay. It's not necessary as part of their diet. Most people provide it for enrichment or to help build tunnels.
A young gerbil can be very flighty because they are getting to know the world. All the new sights and sounds spook them and make them jumpy. This is a normal predatory response. So until they are more adjusted, be careful not to drop them or let them jump from your hands when holding them.
In my experience, both male or females make good p
A young gerbil can be very flighty because they are getting to know the world. All the new sights and sounds spook them and make them jumpy. This is a normal predatory response. So until they are more adjusted, be careful not to drop them or let them jump from your hands when holding them.
In my experience, both male or females make good pets. It all depends on their personality...not what sex they are.
Gerbils live in communities and are happiest living with at least one buddy. It is recommended to house no more than 4 males or 2 females together. I find these numbers work well with my clans.
Never put two gerbils who do not know each other in the same cage without introducing them properly. They will fight and it could cause serious injury or death. You can introduce two strange gerbils by using the split cage method. There are many articles available online. Do your research.
https://www.agsgerbils.org/gerbilpedia/items/Split-Cage-Method
Gerbils can declan (start to fight) even if they have lived happily together for years. There are many reasons for this, but most common, it is a fight for dominance. So it's important to catch aggressive behavior before it escalates. Sometimes placing them in a split cage set up for a few days can help defuse the fighting.
Selecting a cage is a personal preference. The decision is based on how much money and space you have. As well as how many gerbils you plan to keep. Some people like tanks and others find cages easier to manage.
The general rule is 10 gallons of space per gerbil. Ideally, I find a 20 gallon long to be suitable for 2 gerbils max. However,
Selecting a cage is a personal preference. The decision is based on how much money and space you have. As well as how many gerbils you plan to keep. Some people like tanks and others find cages easier to manage.
The general rule is 10 gallons of space per gerbil. Ideally, I find a 20 gallon long to be suitable for 2 gerbils max. However, a 40 gallon tank is my recommendation. Most of my gerbils are housed in tanks, but I do like the Preview 528 cage. It is lightweight and easy to clean. Importantly, my gerbils appear to be happy in this cage.
Plastic habitats are fun but a gerbil will chew threw it fast. Its not safe for your pets and you'll just have to buy another cage once they destroy it.
WHY IS MY GERBILS NOSE RED?
One of the most common health issues with gerbils is nasal dermatitis. Here is a link to a good article.
https://www.gerbilwelfare.com/gerbils-nose-red/
WHAT IS DEGLOVING?
Degloving is an injury in which the fur, skin, and muscle are torn off a gerbil's tail, leaving muscle and bone exposed. It can happen as a resu
WHY IS MY GERBILS NOSE RED?
One of the most common health issues with gerbils is nasal dermatitis. Here is a link to a good article.
https://www.gerbilwelfare.com/gerbils-nose-red/
WHAT IS DEGLOVING?
Degloving is an injury in which the fur, skin, and muscle are torn off a gerbil's tail, leaving muscle and bone exposed. It can happen as a result of picking up the gerbil by the tail or if they get their tail caught on something. If this happens, a vet visit may be needed if the wound looks infected. In most cases, a minor wound will heal on its own. You can treat the wound by rinsing it off with saline solution and applying a small dab of neosporian.
DO GERBILS HAVE SEIZURES?
Another issue gerbils commonly have are seizures. I read about 50% of gerbils will have a seizure between 2 to 6 months old. The good news is most gerbils out grow having seizures. Here is a good article for more information.
https://www.gerbilwelfare.com/seizures-in-gerbils/#Is_My_Gerbil_Having_a_Seizure
WHY IS MY GERBILS EYE SWOLLEN?
Another common issue is swollen, red, or closed shut eyes. This is often caused by dirty or dusty bedding, sand, or allergies. Most often it's just debris that got in the eye. If the eye is oozing yellow puss, then it's infected and must see a vet. If it's oozing red, don't be alarmed, gerbil mucus is red in color. An irritated eye may get a collection of red mucus. If this is the case, you can treat by either rinsing with saline or wiping the eye with a warm wet q-tip.
If you suspect allergies, stop feeding hay and switch to "Eco Bedding".
A nonrefundable $10 deposit is required to hold a pair of gerbils.
Acceptable payments are PayPal, Venmo, or Google pay.
Pick up is in Yorkville Illinois.
Generally, the adoption fee is $25 per gerbil. The fees are reduced for older gerbils (6 months to 1 year old).
All petsitting is done in my home. Your pets are kept seperate from my clan. Experienced in all types of exotic rodents. References provided. Contact Pam via email for rates.
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