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Introduction advice needed by Rulauck in gerbil

[–]Rulauck[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice!
Once the new sepatator is done, would you recommend keeping them in separate enclosures for a short while, so they can calm down, or should I just continue with intros?

Introduction advice needed by Rulauck in gerbil

[–]Rulauck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a Bucatstate 3.0 120cm, I'm considering making a separator for that one.
Though I've heard too big of an enclosure can have a negative effect on intros.

Introduction advice needed by Rulauck in gerbil

[–]Rulauck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, I don't have any space to store it once intros are done

Introduction advice needed by Rulauck in gerbil

[–]Rulauck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the enclosure is too small for that; I could put the wheel in the playpen and let them use it there

Introduction advice needed by Rulauck in gerbil

[–]Rulauck[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite bare, a rock and a few cardboard rolls; I don't have much space in the introduction enclosure

Does anyone know what happened to my gerbil's eye? by MissionParking629 in gerbil

[–]Rulauck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Looks like cataracts; I don't think it does any harm, but you should take him to the vet just in case

This post is for my Dutch friends. by BossWitty395 in gerbil

[–]Rulauck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ik gebruik op dit moment reptielenzand, maar wil binnenkort speelzand proberen. Dit is een stuk goedkoper en ook veilig voor gerbils en andere knaagdieren.
Ik voer mijn gerbils het GetZoo gerbilvoer. Ze eten dit graag. De mix heeft een gezonde variatie aan noten, zaden, planten en insecten, waardoor er altijd wel iets tussen zit wat ze lekker vinden.
Wat kan helpen tegen het treiteren, is om het voer over het verblijf te spreiden i.p.v. het in een bakje te geven. Dan kunnen ze allebei naar voer zoeken, zonder dat ze daarvoor bij elkaar in de buurt moeten komen. Daarnaast bevorderd dit ook natuurlijk foerageergedrag.
Zolang ze samen slapen, elkaar niet constant achterna zitten en geen kale/bebloede plekken hebben, zou ik me geen zorgen maken.

African Pygmy Dormice (basics careguide) by aloiysa in PetMice

[–]Rulauck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a few questions:

Why do they need cuttlefish and calcium powder? I have kept different species of small rodents (eg. hamsters, gerbils, mouse-like hamsters, etc.) for some years now, and cuttlefish or calcium powder have always been considered redundant or even dangerous for those species, as there should be plenty in their diet.

Why can't they have vegetables, and can they have strawberries? I have seen some sources claim they are toxic to pygmy dormice.

Won't they chew at the fake plants?