When can you touch baby gerbils?

When can you touch baby gerbils?

Avoid handling the pups until they are a week old. You can give the parents a bit of cardboard to distract them when you first pick of the pups. Be very careful handling the babies. Even baby gerbils can be surprisingly quick and may jump or run out of your hand.

Do female gerbils eat their babies?

The Pup Is Already Dead Not all gerbil mothers kill their young to eat them. Sometimes something happens, the pup dies, and then the mother eat it. If the baby is born dead, then the mother may eat it straight away.

How do you take care of newborn gerbils?

If your gerbil has babies, keep the cage somewhere warm and quiet. Give the mother extra food, water, and bedding. When the pups are one week old, you can start handling them. They will start weaning during week 3, so provide a low food dish and water bottle for them.

How do I get rid of baby gerbils?

The best way to get rid of gerbils is to give them to an animal shelter. Animal shelters take in unwanted animals and find them new homes. Most shelters will accept gerbils. There are also some dedicated gerbil rescue centers and small animal shelters.

What do I do if my gerbil is pregnant?

If you suspect that your female gerbil is pregnant, remove everything from the cage except food, water, nesting materials, and a reduced layer of bedding. Avoid cleaning the cage during the first few days of the pups’ lives.

What bedding is best for gerbils and why?

Good bedding for gerbils is non-toxic, digestible, dust-free, and can be used for tunneling. The best gerbil bedding is a combination of hay, aspen shavings, and paper-based bedding (such as Kaytee Clean & Cozy). A mixture of materials helps gerbils to build sturdy tunnels.

What is the best gerbil cage?

10 Best Gerbil Cages

1. Kaytee My 1st Home Tank Topper.
2. You & Me Small Animal High-Rise Tank Topper.
3. Ware Manufacturing Chew-Proof Cage Topper.
4. Aqueon 10-Gallon Black Aquarium.
5. Ferplast Black Gerbil Cage.
6. GalaPet Blue Gerbil Cage with Toys.
7. Kaytee CritterTrail 2-Level Super Habitat.
8. Prevue Hendryx Deluxe Gerbil Cage.