How Do I Handle My Gerbil!!
 

Hi i'm Geri (gerbils name) i've recently brought a gerbil and ive only just started handling it.In case your wondering its a girl ::) lol.I've started using gloves when handling geri i know the correct position to hold them in but im scared she'll bite me! can u please help andpost + tips thanks to those how are readingthis!
BYE!!!!! :p

Hi

Firstly, congrats! You are now a gerbil owner heheheh.

I'm wondering, why are you using gloves? Gerbils rarely bite. I have over 20 gerbils with me and none has ever bitten me before.

You need to gain your gerbil's trust. Hand feed her fresh foods like bits of veggie or fruits, then offer some sun flower seeds.

So are you keeping 2 gerbil girls? Or only 1? Gerbils need companions :)

Thanks i was abit stupid i really wanted a gerbil and there was only one left so we got it specialy for my 10th birthday.i know it was a bit stupid and i really need some pointers so please canyou help me out thanks! bye from geri! *dance

Nah, no one is stupid, just inexperience ;)

Anyway, what you can do now is just handle Geri nicely, let her get used to your hand going in and out of her tank. Pick her up with your hands, that's the best way to let Geri recognize your smell and warmth.

Don't be scared of your gerbil, animals can sense fear. Be confident with Geri.

You can get Geri a tankmate later, but it would be safer if you purchase another young girl gerbil, so territorial matters do not come about. Gerbils can be a bit fierce when it comes to space, so introducing them in the right way is crucial. Hope your mom doesn't mind you having another gerbil :D

:D thanks but how do i indroduce anther gerbilgeri is 6 months old and when my mom was little she tried itroducing to gerbils from different familys and the one ripped the others head off!

Ah, it takes time... You need a split cage.

Read this:

http://www.twinsqueaks.com/split-tank.html

http://www.peteducation.com/article...&articleid=1622

http://www.gerbilbreeding.com/intro.htm

http://www.petermaas.nl/gerbils/introducing.htm

6 months is still young, so you can try it. Ask your mom to help you build the split part of the tank.

thanks crazzymouse and by the why ive added you 2 my friends list.my mo wont help me with the cage shes not an animal lover but my dad will help me thanks for replying!

No problem. Glad to have helped you a bit. Well, as long your dad doesn't mind helping you out, then it would be great. *clap