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Gerbils make wonderful house pets especially for those who work all day and for those with older children. They are easy to care for (need daily fresh food and water and a clean cage every 1-2 weeks) and are so fun to watch as they scramble through their cage. Gerbils are also very playful and full of energy.
They are most happy in a group of siblings so it is best to buy at least 3 or more together. Never add strangers to an established group as they will attack and seriously injure the new gerbils.
It is adorable to see them sleeping in their group as they all will snuggle up together in what looks like a large furry ball or a pyramid. If you secure your room from electrical wires or escape possibilities, you can let them run around as they are very adventurous and curious animals and enjoy the “freedom”. If you sit on the floor amongst them, they also like to crawl over your legs, too. They will be a bit difficult to catch again so patience is also required.
Each gerbil has its own personality. Some are gentle and like to be held and others will tend to bite so it is a trial and error situation if you want to hold one of them.
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