elrohwen
Well-Known Member
I've had a dozen gerbils over the years and they make great pets. I would absolutely recommend getting a pair though as they really need to be in groups (and getting them as a pair when they're babies will save you having to bond them later; bonding as adults is similar to bunnies but doesn't take as long). Gerbils are really wonderful, though I'm on my last one because I just don't want any more pets that only live 3-5 years. But I might break down and get more in a few years anyway ;-)
Hamsters are cute, but they tend to sleep all day. Gerbils are more crepuscular like bunnies, so they tend to be awake when you're home. Love gerbils Most don't mind being held, and I've had a few super friendly ones. One would curl up against me on the couch and sleep while I watched tv!
Hamsters are cute, but they tend to sleep all day. Gerbils are more crepuscular like bunnies, so they tend to be awake when you're home. Love gerbils Most don't mind being held, and I've had a few super friendly ones. One would curl up against me on the couch and sleep while I watched tv!