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Nikorusama · 12-30-2011, 01:42 PM

I know I know I shouldn't get any more pets (I already have 3 rats and 3 hamsters and my landlord is only allowing 2 cages but shhhh what he doesn't know won't harm him) but I would like to try my hand at gerbils.

Is it possible to keep them in a bin cage? I've heard that they chew so perhaps a tank would be better. Also I have heard that some people are not a fan of the wire toppers yet on a gerbil forum they said it was better to have them so I'm confused. The housing they recommend seems quite small considering that gerbils are in-between syrians and cambells in size. Preferably I'd like to make a bin cage if I can.

Also do they need a wheel and what size is best?

What do you use for substrate?

12-30-2011, 01:42 PM
Nikorusama Senior Hamster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 438	Who has gerbils? I know I know I shouldn't get any more pets (I already have 3 rats and 3 hamsters and my landlord is only allowing 2 cages but shhhh what he doesn't know won't harm him) but I would like to try my hand at gerbils. Is it possible to keep them in a bin cage? I've heard that they chew so perhaps a tank would be better. Also I have heard that some people are not a fan of the wire toppers yet on a gerbil forum they said it was better to have them so I'm confused. The housing they recommend seems quite small considering that gerbils are in-between syrians and cambells in size. Preferably I'd like to make a bin cage if I can. Also do they need a wheel and what size is best? What do you use for substrate? __________________ http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...a/1d038efc.jpg Last edited by Nikorusama; 12-30-2011 at 01:48 PM.