Gerbils are small, furry, curious, and friendly little animals. They are becoming popular household pets due to these characteristics. Gerbils are also classified as rodents and can live 4-5 years. Due to their grooming habits, gerbils are clean and odorless. The average mature gerbil is larger than a mouse but smaller than a rat. Gerbils can be left unattended for days if food and water are provided. Most food can be bought at a local pet store. Fresh water should also be available at all times. These pets are quiet, besides their faint, high-pitched arguing noises. They might thump their hind feet when frightened or excited. A gerbil's quick movements make them fun to watch and highly entertaining. Gerbils may seem most happy when in pairs, such as male and female, female and female, or even male and male. If you have two mature females or males raised in different families but kept together, they may fight. Purchased or homemade cages can be used to keep gerbils. You may want to stay away from wood cages, these can be easily gnawed or be unsanitary. A mesh lid should be provided with the cage because a gerbil can jump very high.
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