Can 3 male gerbils live together?

Can 3 male gerbils live together?

Pair of Gerbils Together If you’re thinking about placing three or four gerbils in one cage, make sure your cage is spacious enough to accommodate them all comfortably. Also remember that three or four male gerbils typically can live together very serenely, although that doesn’t always apply to females.

Can 3 female gerbils live together?

Some groups of female gerbils get along fine. This is particularly likely if they are siblings from the same litter, and have always lived together. If you’re keeping 3 or more female gerbils together, always be on the lookout for arguments. Keep a spare cage handy, ready to separate them if they fight.

What gender of gerbil should I get?

Some owners say males are more docile and friendly towards each other than females. Others say they have had no problem with female gerbil pairs. However, it’s generally a good idea to choose males if you want to keep more than two gerbils together, as they seem slightly happier in larger groups than females.

Is it better to have 2 or 3 gerbils?

Otherwise, it is always advisable to get a pair of gerbils, either two males or two females. It’s true that they can live in larger groups, but unless you have a very big space to keep them in, they’re going to be a bit crowded. In general, it’s best to keep between two and four gerbils.

Can gerbils kill each other?

So, can gerbils kill each other? The answer is yes. While it is rare, gerbils are capable of fighting to the death. In the wild, it is common for gerbils to fight, but the defeated gerbil can flee because it is not in a cage.

Do gerbils remember abuse?

Gerbils won’t forget if you’re mean to them, e.g. you hit them, but will also remember that they trust you. However, whether gerbils can recall information or only have instinctive memory is unclear.

Do gerbils stink?

Gerbils produce little urine and feces. This causes them to have little to no smell (odor). Gerbils do use scent glands on their stomachs to mark their territory but this doesn’t cause a bad smell. In this article, you’ll learn why gerbils are almost odorless and usually don’t cause bad smells.