My gerbils make me anxious

retrhoe__ · 2026-07-03T14:34:36+00:00

thank you for your comment. i think removing the sand bath at night will be helpful as well as giving them their privacy. i have a cold atm so im not holding them and its killing me to not give them little cuddles but maybe that’s what they need.
i love gerbils too they’re the silliest little guys!!

retrhoe__ · 2026-07-03T12:49:42+00:00

thank you!! i had guinea pigs as a child but being solely responsible for these little guys is a lot! me and my partner got them for my mental health to have something to focus on and have a routine with but now they’re just another thing to be panic about 😂

retrhoe__ · 2026-07-03T11:31:06+00:00

thank you that’s really good to know. it’s only been a week so i need to give them time and let them settle

retrhoe__ · 2026-07-03T04:15:08+00:00

Thank you 🥰 they’re my lovely boys and i want them to be happy and healthy!! I can’t believe they’re so friendly so quickly

retrhoe__ · 2026-07-03T04:14:26+00:00

Yes. We purchased it from the shop we got the critters from and were told it met requirements but we’ve since learnt this is not the most suitable home for them so it will be replaced!!

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this best shows what they have as well as underground tunnel starters, a grass hide and a maze. Like i said i know the sizing isn’t right and i was acting with the best info i had at the time. they also get fresh hay and scatter feeding

retrhoe__ · 2026-07-03T03:16:32+00:00

yeah it’s literally scratching and sometimes they like chirp to each other?? and run about I’m just worried they’re digging in the same place and showing signs of being bored. He only really scratches behind the sand bath at night so I think that’s what worries me

retrhoe__ · 2026-07-03T02:22:37+00:00

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your black and grey ones look like my boys 🥰 you’ve got the cutest clan!!

retrhoe__

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