Mindy's Gerbil Emporium

                                           All about Gerbils

Gerbils may be the easiest to care for of all rodent pets, and given their adorable curiousity, energy, and affectionate social behaviors, one of the most gratifying to own. Unlike the noctural rodents, gerbils are awake and doing cute things when you are watching. This makes them ideal for schools, libraries, etc. Gerbils are truly social animals that require gerbil companionship. This is usually easy to start with - simply get two boys or two girls from a reputable source - but harder to maintain when one gerbil dies and you need to re-partner the survivor. To facilitate this, get your gerbils from a reputable breeder who will be there to provide lifetime support.


Life Span- 3 years
Clean cage- Every two weeks minimum
Minimum Handling- 15 minutes every day
Active period- On and off day and night
Housing- 10 Gallon aquarium with mesh metal top (no more than 3 Gerbils in this size at a time)