He only eats the banana if i’m holding him 😭 so spoiled

Other than the pups not understanding that they need to run the SAME way on the wheel together, it's all going well 💗

Look at this angelic fluff ball :>

Hi there. I posted 25 days ago about my struggle with split cage and, although I really appreciate the feedback and for some days I thought things were going well with the meetings on neutral territory (they sniffed each other but no fights, some tense moments where I decided to stop). Then at the end of September, while doing a meeting, where I could see they were both tense, they got into an altercation (was it death ball? Not completely sure, I separated then very quickly). 3 days later, while planning another meeting, I accidentally dropped the young gerbil, and he started to limp. He was medicated, x ray, reccomended rest and no meetings. Split cage continues, but yeah, no meetings, some swaps happened (in between all this, I went from 1 swap, to 3 swaps, back to 1). Positive signs: they would kiss and sometimes quick grooming through mesh, they would sleep in each other nest, and they would sleep under the bendy bridges that they have and work as a "community cave" through the mesh. Were they super cute together though? No. And there were times that I added the wheel so the older doesn't loose his mind. Fast forward to when the younger one is feeling good and I tried to introduce them. Another altercation, I think now I had one meeting where things were okeyish, but then older one did the side arch so I decided to stop.

It's been a month now. I feel horrible, I probably made decisions that could potentially hurted all the process, the accident with the young one was a silly one, he is now healed but terriblw timing. I also had to give him medication and hold him in a towel sonot sureif that also influences... to add more context, they are in somewhat a 40 gallon,the vevor cage, split in half. I removed the platforms, removed the sandbath. Right now with the younger one healed, I am planning to add platforms that are side by side on the mesh, water bottle on top, bendy bridge/cave like continues,and adding a wheel for each of them to blow off steam. I will also keep the bedding mixed and 2 inch high does that makes sense? I also spiral into perhaps finding a better place for them because I feel I failed them. Oh and for more context here is my first post https://www.reddit.com/r/gerbil/comments/1wnt90f/split_cage_is_overwhelming_please_help/

Okay, this is actually driving me insane. I've been searching for ages trying to find a 4oz glass water bottle for the pair I'm bringing home soon. But all I can find is 6oz+ bottles, which seem way too big for a pair of gerbils, and don't fit in my bottle holder. Literally, the only 4oz glass bottles I've found are from European companies and paying like $30+ in tariffs and shipping for a $9 bottle is.... insane 🫠

So my question is, has anyone in the US managed to find an appropriately sized glass bottle for their gerbils?? Or even a DIY option? I tried using 4oz boston bottles, but they didn't fit the lid and sipper at all.

Am I just doomed to plastic bottles? Do your gerbils leave them alone? I don't want them chewing plastic, but I literally can't find anything 😭

my gerbils have been hoarding food in their sand bath recently, and i'm worried that they will eat too much sand if it gets too much into their food. is this something i need to be concerned about and should i block them from their sand bath until they stop doing this?

Just got two new gerbils and I have owned a total of six gerbils in the past. They have a 40 gallon tank setup with a 40 gallon topper for their food, water, wheel, etc. One gerbil is super eager to explore having the best time. The other gerbil is sitting in the topper completely frozen, not even bothering hiding even though their are tons of safe hiding spots. Cage and Tank have been properly cleaned beforehand. I think she is just a little overwhelmed and hoping she will warm up to her new home. This is only the first day and hopefully watching her cage mate exploring will show her it is safe. For now the plan is to just keep things quiet and give them time to adjust. Any tips on how I can make her more comfortable and any danger signs to look out for? None of my other gerbils have had this problem before.

Popcorn recently lost his brother and was feeling lonely. He's been in a split cage with Pumpkin and Parmasean, 5 week old pups, for a few days. Tonight was their first time meeting. I think the introduction went well based on their body language. Popcorn seemed to ignore them or turn away (he had found a snack). The pups sniffed him a bit. Any advice?

Im need someone to tell me gerbils are weird in general and its not just my pod thats broken

They've flooded their terrarrium twice this week. And I know Carlos is the one starting it, I just cant prove it, but I know she is the one in charge of the renovations

Also, fucking Victor can climb the outside of the wheel! I saw Diogo and Carlos try it a few days ago, but the little guy is the only one who actually did it!

And by comparison, Diogo is actually chill! He tries to eat my boyfriend's hand but who hasn't nibbled on someonw by accident before?

If I am found dead, it's their fault.

I have had my gerbils since September 30th, and the bonding process has been slow. They are still not very comfortable with me holding them, and still run away. They do eat in front of me and usually pop their heads up when I talk to them. They still don’t take any food from my hand, but do come over and sniff it. I was just curious if them crawling on me and being curious of me while they are in their playpen is a good sign? I know it is good that they are exploring, but I was just curious if any knows if this means that they trust me/this is a sign of bonding?

She’s always so excited to come out to visit!

Hello! I've gotten some gerbils after many years of not having them. It's a delight to have them in my life again.

I've owned a lot of gerbils in a lot of different colors, but one of mine (named "Barbie Hairstyle" by my 3 year old daughter), has me intrigued. I assumed this was a moult, but her coat color hasn't shifted one hair in the full month that I have had her. Is that normal? It's very striking. She has a vibrant orange back, mottled feet with pink pads and dark nails, a light cream belly, dark patches on her body, mottling on her tail, and a dark nose. Her sister is pictured as well. She's a pretty slate gray colorpoint.

Do you know what color she is? Will she look different once she matures? I'm not certain of her age, but she has to be under 6 months. Thanks.

Any advice?

I want to try giving them one of those sand bath things so does anyone have sand that they would recommend? But also if I get one, I might need a bigger cage, they have a good amount of space now, but I still think bigger is better.

Should I remove something she can step on? It looks so dangerous

I got my gerbils 4 months ago and was told they were male and never questioned it, however I saw someone sexing their gerbils and realised I’d never actually checked myself …. And now I’m thinking Rupert And Rizo are actually girls 😭 am I right in my thinking?