QUOTE(danniechua @ Sep 14 2008, 02:13 AM)
Hi
I'm planning to get gerbils.But i've got a few questions,please help me out. Thanks in advance.
(I've seen the PetShack Starter Kit)
1. Should I still use the cat litter as bedding? I read crazymouse's post on homeapet.com that they won't like it.
2. And I have cats(they do their business outdoors)...Will the gerbils get agitated with cats around the house?
3. Can I use a storage box instead of a plastic tank?
4. Any specific temperature conditions? (The place I'm planning to put them gets quite warm during the afternoon with the windows open)
5. What's the difference between bedding and hay? What are they used for?
6. Will gerbils of different age get along fine?
7. Anyone have them for sale around Subang area?
1. cat litter get those that is appropriate. a good cat litter to use is breeder celect. its actually one of the best for rodents and reptiles too.
2. Dont let ur cats near the gerbils.
3. storage box as in toyogo box? yes why not! just make sure u have good cover and also air circulation is fine.
4. room temperature is best. not direct sunlight pls...
5. bedding is subtract where they poo and shit onto. hay is actually food or dried grasses. they will use the hay to build nest or sleeping area as well. try googling hay. u will understand.
6. best to get same age. dont put one year old gerbil with 3-4 months old gerbil. if difference is not too big, and proper introduction is done. then should be fine.
7. this i dunno... if u in melaka i could sell u my 1 pair of gerbil. wanna sell it off coz gonna travel often for weeks and cant really care for it de. so if anyone in melaka wanna get a pair of gerbil cheap, let me know. its male and female. adult size.