Gerbils

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Gerbils
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Gerbils are a small member of the rodent family.
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Gerbils like to jump, climb, chew, and dig.
Gerbils love to burrow and hide.
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Gerbils are social animals, and they like to live
in groups.
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Gerbils can be different colors.
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Gerbils do not make noises often, buy some
gerbils can squeal when scared. When they want to
communicate with other gerbils they 'thump using
their back legs. They do this when the are scared.
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They like to stand on their hind legs when they
feel curious.
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Gerbils like to eat sunflower seeds, pumpkin
seeds, peanuts and gerbil food. They also enjoy
fruit peels
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Gerbils do not need water to get clean. They
like to take a sand bath.
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Gerbils like to play with toys like toilet paper
tubs, shredded paper, or log sticks,
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Gerbils need a house to sleep in.
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Baby gerbils are called pups.
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When first born, gerbil babies are blind, deaf,
hairless, and helpless. They drink their mother's
milk.
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Gerbils are lots of fun and make good pets.
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How to Take Care of our gerbils
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