New pet gerbil

United States
May 14, 2008 7:52pm CST
So, I got a new baby gerbil boy. His name is Pip Squared. However, my dilemma is that all that I have is my old guinea pig's cage and he can fit through the bars on it. So, right now, I have him in a little travel cage. I want to be able to put him in the bigger cage but have no idea how to stop him from crawling out the cage while I am not watching him. Anyone have any ideas on what I can put around the bottom of the cage to ensure that he does not climb out. Any suggestions? I would also appreciate any hints and tips on gerbil care as this is the first one that I have ever owned. Thanks!
2 responses
@BUSSY1979 (1283)
• United States
15 May 08
awww! he sounds so cute sororravn. do you have a pic of him? we would love to see what he looks like! I use to own gerbils back when i was younger. but i don't no more now. i own guinea pigs. They are my pets. to answer you question, get an aquarium tank, at least a 30 gallon and than he wont be able to climb out of it. unless if he can fly. LOL when i had my lil gerbils, I'd put them in an aquarium 30 gal. tank. and they kept in there, and done great too. hope this helps you. and thanks for sharing!
• United States
15 May 08
Unfortunately, I do not have any pictures because I got him about an hour before I had to leave for work. Hopefully I will have pictures of him soon=) Do you happen to know what kind of bedding is best for them? Or, what kind of food that they can eat? I am looking online and finding some really good information but personal experience is always good!
@zubairsk (341)
• India
14 Nov 09
I like Gerbils very much,they are very cute to see.It is a new pet i heard this name gerbil.I have brought new pets it is very expensive similar to gerbil and i like it very much.Everyday i take care about these pets and about their food and diet.I Usually watch in TV different types of pets.These pets i will keep in a cage and whenever i went outside it is a safe place.Gebrils look very cute,funny and pretty looking and with colourful.