Gerbil: The Mini Digging Machine!

Gerbils can be great pets for small animal lovers. Characteristically curious and playful Cute furry, little animals that share some characteristics with mice but are different from them. Well, one of the biggest things that differentiates them is their love for digging!

What is a Gerbil?

Gerbils also range in size from 4 to 12 inches. They have soft, multi-colored fur ranging from brown to white. They have a longer tail, and big eyes which gives them an adorable appearance. Gerbils often live 2-4 years and are social animals.

Why Do Gerbils Dig?

One of the most fascinating gerbils Behaviours is their natural digging habits. Gerbils in nature dig their own burrows and tunnels for living. These tunnels shield the ants from predators and insulate themselves against seasonal changes in temperature. Even as pets, gerbils will still dig. They will burrow inside the bedding of their cage and make small mounds of dirt mixed with bedding.

How to Care for Gerbils

Gerbils are very easy to look after. They need a big cage to run about in comfortably. You just need a cage with good bedding to dig in, and some daughter gerbers still have some food stuck inside. Feed them a healthy diet of seeds, pellets and fresh vegetables. Keeping the cage clean one of the most critical elements for their health.

Fun Fact About Gerbils

Gerbils are incredibly social animals. They enjoy playing together! If you have two or more gerbils, they will all be seen digging and playing together. This makes them fun to watch!

There you have it, gerbils are awesome little critters that many people enjoy time and again. What makes them unique is their digging behaviour and the way they play. Friendly, Small and easygoing eat| not overly social {also are you sure soft on too / need neat} | let be a gerval [you know like burble:-]|reach . While these dudes may be itty bitty, their personalities most certainly are not.