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Hallie and Smurf are happy to answer your questions about taking care of, playing with, taming, or getting to know your gerbils. However, if you have questions about breeding or gerbil babies, you should ask an experienced breeder, not Hallie and Smurf. For breeding questions, please see the American Gerbil Society or a site such as the Gerbil Breeding & Development page.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Hi Hallie

I just got two gerbils. They throw their bedding EVERYWHERE. They even end up covering up their food bowl.

Will they be able to find their food, or do I have to constantly uncover it? They are only seven weeks old.

Thanks,

Megan





Hi Megan,

Hallie the gerbilIt’s very normal for gerbils to rearrange their bedding, and it’s also very normal for us to cover our food bowls.

We like to bury our food, because it lets us hide it and keep it safe so that no one else takes it. Sometimes, we also like to bury our favorite toys, too.

Don’t worry. Your gerbils WILL be able to find their food, and you won’t have to uncover the food bowl for them. When they're hungry, they’ll dig through the bedding and get something to eat. :)

Your friend,

Hallie