10 Signs Your Gerbil is Happy!
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Күн бұрынHow to tell if your gerbil likes you, their space, and their enclosure in general!
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@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
If you made it to the end answer the question here 🥳🧡
@beebuns 3 жыл бұрын
My boys are happy, but they'll never let me pick them up! I'm ok with it, but I keep having nightmares that they've escaped and I can't pick them up to put them back in their enclosure lol
@LittleGeri 3 жыл бұрын
We let pur gerbils roam around on the couch and they will sit on our shoulders while watching TV!!! Hahaha
@luven7165 3 жыл бұрын
I talk to my gerbils when I enter the room and they will come out and wait by the window for me. When I open the door (I have front opening doors) they crawl on my hand, sniff, look up and wink. One of them actually uses my as a playground and crawls on my shoulder by herself
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
@@LittleGeri How do you get them to stay on the couch 😂 I try to let them roam my bed but they try scaling down the sides like a ladder
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
@@luven7165 they are so happy!!
@gracek3939 3 жыл бұрын
When your gerbils do all of these: 😊😌😚
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
Yay!!
@LadyovVein 3 жыл бұрын
I love when they sleep on top of each other out in the open! So cute
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@CrybabyKingdom 2 жыл бұрын
Omg, I thought the popcorning thing was bad 😭 whenever I get my girls out to play they always do this, and I thought they were scared! Good to know that they are just excited!
@solikeididntknowwhattoputh2228 Жыл бұрын
My gerbil did the winking, sleeping in the open and grooming, and he was always comfortable enough to sleep on my lap. He recently passed away but im glad to know he was happy :)
@finsandwhiskers Жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss! I am glad he showed many signs of comfort, and that you were able to provide it for him :)
@solikeididntknowwhattoputh2228 Жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers thanks :)
@M3LANAT3D 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh I didn’t know that they popcorn! Your gerbils just look so adorable all cuddled together 🥺😍
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
It is the cutest thing!! 🍿
@petsandplants9341 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my god gerbils POPCORN?! my sisters guinea pigs do that and it's adorable!
@evelynobrien8146 3 жыл бұрын
awwww I love gerbils i used to have a pair of girls, Cookie and Chip, and soon i will be getting three boys! finding out about popcorning and winking in gerbils makes me love them even more
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
Aww I am excited for you!
@Ssafru3i 2 жыл бұрын
Whenever my gerbil sees me, he goes to the second part of his cage and tries to stick his nose out, the only way to make him stop is rather ignoring it or giving him a lil kiss, he'll do this if you say "kisses" too Idk how he learned it, but he just does it 😭
@rere_gamingyt7477 Жыл бұрын
This channel helped me out so much! And I got my gerbils today :)
@jellydog7811 3 жыл бұрын
I love how they drink! My gerbils, Oli and Pipsqueak, pretty much are happy, they are joyful gerbils! 🐹
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
Aww that’s the best to hear ♥️
@lilyd5493 3 жыл бұрын
i finally found an ethical gerbil breeder near me!!! i’m so excited!
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!!
@petsandplants9341 3 жыл бұрын
I can definitely tell your gerbils are happy! I can see they really love you
@lexibrown09 3 жыл бұрын
great video shine! 🐹 you have inspired me to make my own gerbil channel! so thank you so much 😄
@lexibrown316 3 жыл бұрын
i did not expect you to post today omg yay!
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
🥳 surprise!
@tokkis.carrots Жыл бұрын
im happy i found this channel bc im planning on getting gerbils this year!
@Sophie-rl2ys Жыл бұрын
I love the relationship you and your gerbil have.I got my two a couple of weeks ago,One adores me and the other bites.But I know to be patient and they will eventually accept me ❤️
@finsandwhiskers Жыл бұрын
We all have different boundaries, once you learn how to build a relationship respecting those boundaries, you truly achieve an amazing bond
@he4rtjordan 2 жыл бұрын
one of my gerbils winks at me every time i get him out of his enclosure and it’s so so cute
@jeffryhammel3035 3 жыл бұрын
Cool vid. Nice tips to see if your gerbils feel comfortable.
@Its-me-Georgia Жыл бұрын
I've been watching for years and I have 2 Gerbils and your channel is amazing 👏
@Baldenough 2 жыл бұрын
Tysm! I’m getting 2 gerbils today and all your vids help me know more! Ty!!!!
@That_Gurl284 Жыл бұрын
Your voice is so relaxing and beautiful
@nickmahadeo844 Жыл бұрын
Thx so much for the vids I’m a new gerbil owner of Paris and your helping a lot
@albertinee_03 Жыл бұрын
When you’re gerbil wink and you thought it’s because you winked at them and they are cool : 😅😂❤
@archaeanksu 3 жыл бұрын
love it! keep it up!
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MenInSkirts_official 9 ай бұрын
I recently got two gerbils, this is good 👍🏻
@broadwaythings11 3 жыл бұрын
You are so underrated!!
@Ninjibkm 3 жыл бұрын
She is
@dubliners0999 Жыл бұрын
Great Video! I was worried at 03:29 when the bigger gerbil seemed to be bullying the smaller gerbil.
@Loveable1117 2 жыл бұрын
I just got my gerbils yesterday at PetSmart, and they already look for me, i put my hand in their tank as if I'm going to scoop them and they take turns on my hand smelling me. This warms my heart because ( I didn't know what they were doing at the moment it turned out to be popcorning) when I took them out of the cage I had bought with them and put them in their tank they "popcorn" a lot. But what does it means if they sleep on their backs, they both do ( these are my first gerbils).
@sagedivinefae3376 3 жыл бұрын
Ty for posting this!! I didn't know they needed at least 8inches of bedding 🤯Any tips on getting your gerbils to hang out on your hands or shoulders? I got mine a few weeks ago and they're still difficult to pick up. 😭
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of tips over on my taming video in the gerbil care playlist :)
@xandraschoots9612 3 жыл бұрын
You should definitely make merch.
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
I do have merch! It’s in the description :)
@jeffryhammel3035 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what beautiful dove colored gerbils. I just "bump the snout" with my nose, too, lol.
@finsandwhiskers 2 жыл бұрын
The best!
@canaldbmiguel1429 Жыл бұрын
Hi penur buyer
@TheMichaelkim3 4 ай бұрын
I miss my gerbils 🐹
@veritasg9020 3 жыл бұрын
Another sign I discovered (maybe), is when they act like rascals towards you. Also. Staring contests, where smiling/laughing means you lose. Hm. I gotta see that I upload my old videos of my gerbies.
@alexisalibrandi2871 2 жыл бұрын
I got my gerbil on the fifth of July and it started Let me hold it stray the way and started vibrating in a couple of days after I got it and it's very grooming in my hand as well and now is jumping on my hat and walking on top of it
@finsandwhiskers 2 жыл бұрын
That’s so great!! ♥️
@gogosworld4045 2 жыл бұрын
Omg this video helped a lot cuz my gerbil chewed on my clothes I thought it meant she was happy not boarded I will try to fix something Cuz I want her to be happy
@Jumping_bean 2 жыл бұрын
This video helped me so much I just go 2 gimbals
@carina_rainyday 2 жыл бұрын
So my gerbils are healthy and happy, great ! 😄
@canaldbmiguel1429 Жыл бұрын
Cum on 🙏🏿@35 else’s go shopping 💩💩💩💩
@Willow.Brook.Equestrian 11 ай бұрын
Omg my gerbils do all of these 🎉
@finsandwhiskers 11 ай бұрын
Yay!!
@ccatarina3774 Жыл бұрын
Well I think Im doing my work very corretly 😍😍😍😍
@meanfiddler101 2 жыл бұрын
I love gerbils and might get one or two 😃🐰
@finsandwhiskers 2 жыл бұрын
They are social animals so they need to be pairs!
@vinceunknown1935 5 ай бұрын
Gerbils are way better than Hamsters
@crystiemoore 2 жыл бұрын
I love you
@Jada_Bean Жыл бұрын
How do u tell the different between them! They all look exactly like my gerbil Stella 😂
@ranimeRAT 2 жыл бұрын
My gerbils do half of these. One thing though, I brought the biggest gerbil cage I could find but it's still too small... And they're limited for toys because they chew everything! Tips appreciated
@finsandwhiskers 2 жыл бұрын
Tbh chewing is the point of having those toys! Since they have to be wooden/pet grade loofahs, and safe twines, etc.
@Imaedraw 2 жыл бұрын
If you use tissues, remove the plastic and give them the boxes. They love those. Also toilet paper tubes.
@thebaddest9567 Жыл бұрын
Mine has been terrified of me for like three months. I'm amazing with animals, never had this problem it makes me so sad
@finsandwhiskers Жыл бұрын
I recommend watching my taming video as well as my Gerbil Behavior video, you can find them in my gerbil care playlist! Sometimes it takes very unique things to understand and learn to develop a bond even if it isn’t quite like what you imagined. Every pet is special like that ♥️
@LocalCupcakez Жыл бұрын
i heard a good cage for gerbils is 40 gallons is this correct btw i have 2
@papaahd7566 2 жыл бұрын
Question: is it good that when I put my hands in the cage my gerbils come over and put their front legs on it? Like what does that mean, does it mean they like me
@whateverman7123 Жыл бұрын
So I have 4 gerbils that are siblings in a very large enclosure with deep bedding, they do show signs of of being content and happy most of the time but I have this one out of the group who is the main construction gerbil. He works the most on the tunnels, stays hidden working on them more than the others well they go out to explore and chew on their wood chews or run. When he's going around the sides occasionally During the day he'll try to bite and chew as well as dig to get out. I try to let them free roam as well as he just seems to want to explore outside more than the others when he does this, but I'm not sure how to prevent it. I give them plenty of space and chews, along with things to do. They get hay and substrate with their normal bedding, they have a sand bath area, they have lots of different types of wood chews and even platforms for when they wanna climb about, so Im not sure why he continues to do it so often yet the others don't. Im not sure if he's just obsessive about it but it makes me worry hes not happy though when he's not trying to get out he seems very content. Do you or anyone else have advice on this? These are my first gerbils and I've been trying my best to give them everything they need to be happy, which everyone but him shows these behaviors. I know normally you shouldn't have them in larger groups but they were all siblings bonded and I've never had any issues amongst them just the ones specific behavior that's different from the rest. Am I doing something wrong? :(
@finsandwhiskers Жыл бұрын
Looks like you have yourself an architect just like Almond 🥰 This is quite normal for some gerbils. Based on what you have around and are doing to enrich their lives, there’s nothing to worry about. Some gerbils are content with what they have and others want to explore everything, even the unknown. Even if it scares them! My Beanie was like that, always wanting to come out. As long as no damage is being doing to the enclosure lid or they can’t harm themselves with their crazy habits, there’s not much to concern yourself with. We can’t give them their wild habitat completely, unfortunately. This does not mean they aren’t happy though! Having the other gerbils will help him keep occupied and stay interested even if he will inevitably have moments of wanting to be Superman and fly out in the open. He has a lot of activity, and has an amazing amount of energy so it’s going to be a tricky lifestyle! Try to keep your cool with him, make sure he’s running on the wheel, keep up with the boredom breakers and everything you’re already doing. Switching things up also helps a ton, try moving things around the enclosure every now and then to imitate a new environment (still keeping the comfort of their scent and known objects).
@whateverman7123 Жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers I'll keep all of this in mind, thank you so much! It's hard to not worry when I'm still so much newer to gerbils. Before I only had rats so they are still newer to me on getting used to their behaviors and daily activities but tbh I love how gerbils are! I'm glad they seem happy and I'm gonna make sure for my little superman I'll help change things up a bit to keep him occupied hopefully more often with the others lol. I appreciate the response so much! I'm gonna continue to watch all your videos cause I love all the info you have on gerbils, it's extremely helpful. :) Honestly your videos have already helped a ton from before and after getting them, coming back to them always help me think of new things for them. I plan on getting some nontoxic materials cause I was planning on making them little diy cardboard house they could have fun chewing on the windows and exploring. Maybe some homemade puzzles too! I've seen some people make mini cardboard dressers for them to pull open and chews through for seeds which seemed like fun. 😁
@netta9833 3 жыл бұрын
heyyy and thanks for this video! i'm really grateful for your channel and videos, they are really helpful for a beginner gerbil owner like me. ^^ i'm not sure, have you said this but do you recommend a wheel for gerbils? i've thought that my little boys would like it, but how big it should be? is 28cm too small? ty! 🤍 - and hey, would it be possible if we could get a video about gerbil photographing someday? :>
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
28 cm is the best size wheel! and yeah I definitely recommend them! Wheels are pretty necessary for gerbils kept in captivity since they need the exercise. I can definitely try! I do admit I spend hours a day just filming/taking pictures and observing them, so I don’t know how helpful I’d be. 😅
@netta9833 3 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers thank you sooo much !! 🥺
@canaldbmiguel1429 Жыл бұрын
Cum On forget about the white bread and I have a question about gerbo 🐹 is just normal the last poop is green ?😄thank you for being such a sweetheart with me ❤️
@siennaaaabowles 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m sienna, I have 2 gerbils named ziggy (my profile picture) and Milo there black and white. I just have a quick question my gerbil often chatters it’s teeth and I don’t know what it means also I just subscribed and I really enjoy your videos! Also my gerbils do all of these things!! Expect a few
@BabbagesAreGoodForHealth 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know, I think it means they are excited or something or maybe they need something to chew.
@BabbagesAreGoodForHealth 2 жыл бұрын
The only thing my gerbils don't do is sleep in the open. I am not to happy of having to get a metal exercise wheel because they kept destroying there wood and plastic one's, I am trying to get a new wheel soon though.
@laliantonio7885 3 жыл бұрын
How many sunflower seeds/how many times should you give your gerbil sun flowwr seeds?
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
Take a look at this video, I talk about proportioning treats! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/esdie6p11J3Ipmg.html
@LittleGeri 3 жыл бұрын
My gerbils have a lot of enrichment (wheel, deep bedding, chew toys, different levels to explore) but they loooove digging in the corner of the cage. Is this bad or just excess energy they're getting rid of?
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
I’d try and observe why they might be doing that! What size is your tank/how many gerbils? Gerbils constantly work and update their tunneling system so they try to find any opportunity to change a space and sometimes they’re stubborn/won’t accept that they can’t. At some point this is something they’ll give up on but come back to repetitively. They aren’t the sharpest tools in the shed 😅 as long as you have the bare minimum requirements you are doing great and if you want to upgrade in the future that’s also great! As long as you’ve provided what they need in requirements, there are a lot of ways to change their focus and keep them busy and I’ll be making another video on more boredom breakers!
@LittleGeri 3 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers that makes sense! They are 2 gerbils in a 60 gallon tank. I think one of them just looooves tunnels and digging in a dark corner. I have them out every 2 days to go explore the couch or their playpen so I think there should be lots to keep them busy!
@marinavengohecheadelgado1773 3 жыл бұрын
@@LittleGeri Hi! My gerbils used to dig in the corner too, until I found a couple of solutions. As in your case, it wasn't a matter of space, but rather that they got annoyed because they wanted to walk/dig in that direction 😂 I suggest that you hide tunnels / hideouts / laberynths inside the bedding, so that the gerbils believe that they already have a tunnel system. They will dig and burrow, but not in the corner. And another thing that you can do is hide a paper roll or a chew toy in the corner where they usually dig, so that they get distracted and start chewing instead 😉 Good luck! 😁
@ItzNotSoCreativeKyleigh 3 жыл бұрын
I really want gerbils but there are no breeders/adoption places near me! They are so cuteeeee
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
Facebook groups or places like Craigslist or Kijiji can be a huge help in finding some!
@Rachel-ow6ij 3 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers @ItzNotSoCreativeKyleigh I just got my first gerbil from Craigslist! I look there for animals that need rehomed (no breeders) so I can give them a good life :) He was in a family who got him for their small children, but their cats kept trying to get at him and the kids didn’t care about him. Even though they were nice, they didn’t really take good care of him. He had a small hamster cage, no hides, an inch or two of bedding, never any sand baths, no chews, no wheel, etc. His food was a seed mix full of sunflower seeds. It’s only been 4-5 days and he’s eating from my palm, recognizes my voice, was able to free roam twice, and he isn’t skittish around me or loud noises at all anymore! Within the first 2 days, I got him chews and a hidey house. Today, he just got a cage over double the size of his old one with four levels and he’s so happy and actually moving around now :) Tomorrow I’m getting him Oxbow Gerbil food, some treats, and a few more chews. Eventually I’m getting him a bin cage or a tank cage; I just couldn’t stand him to be in the super small one he came in. I’m also working on figuring out what kind of bathtub to get him. I’m considering adding him a friend, but he’s already around 6 months old, so I’m a little afraid to. But I’m looking at local rescues, shelters, and Craigslist for any!
@dontbebailey 3 жыл бұрын
please i need help i got a gerbil and all it does is scratch the sides of its cage, it also is very on guard and bites me sometimes, i’m saving for a new home that will hopefully make him happy, i love him so much and i want him to be happy is there anything i can do in the meantime?
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
Check out my boredom breaker videos :)
@henrylegum8135 2 жыл бұрын
Question: Is Qute Omlet Good?
@ccatarina3774 Жыл бұрын
I have a boy with 1 year and is brother die🥲and I adopt to babies 😊 do you think they will bond?😊
@Char.Hughes 2 жыл бұрын
How often should I be doing a full clean out of their bedding, and can I take their bedding out to clean the mess at the bottom of my tank and put the same bedding back in again?
@finsandwhiskers 2 жыл бұрын
In my gerbil cleaning videos I explain what I do!
@Sassy-steph04 2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 gerbils and I do a full clean every 3 to 4 weeks.
@finsandwhiskers 2 жыл бұрын
@@Sassy-steph04 be careful about full cleanings as they really need their scent around!
@Sassy-steph04 2 жыл бұрын
@@finsandwhiskers oki thank u I normally do it around the 4 week mark cause I heard about the scent thing
@aubizzl9220 3 жыл бұрын
My gerbil doesn't really burrow that much but he has 6 inch on bedding
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
They should have at least 8 inches! They will really benefit from it :) I also recommend combining carton and sturdy material to help them form burrows with ease
@Pvtparts. 3 жыл бұрын
how do you keep your gerbil's nails under check?
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
I include rocks in their enclosure but if I’m being honest I personally don’t see an overgrowth in their nails. If necessary, I would take them to the vet to get them trimmed as I just couldn’t trust doing it myself.
@World36599 Жыл бұрын
I hear nervousness in your voice. Although this is 1 year old. Is everything okay?
@finsandwhiskers Жыл бұрын
It’s just my way of talking, I guess I’m always anxious but especially with public speaking :’) everything is okay though, I am just an awkward person.
@aaron.sorenson 3 жыл бұрын
Sign #11 - they live in Zelda’s house... they happy!
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
🥺♥️
@dalemonsunday8254 3 жыл бұрын
What types of insects are good for gerbils?
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
they should also be fed only as treats!
@SilverDemon456 2 жыл бұрын
I have a hamster right now, and I really miss my gerbils...
@finsandwhiskers 2 жыл бұрын
😢 i am sorry. I hope your hamster still brings you joy though!
@spontanvideok246 Жыл бұрын
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@nareshshetty9484 3 жыл бұрын
Hi
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
👋🏼
@KingOfMice633 Жыл бұрын
do gerbils borrow?
@finsandwhiskers Жыл бұрын
They do burrow, yes!
@KingOfMice633 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@KingOfMice633 Жыл бұрын
I needed that
@lexibrown316 3 жыл бұрын
how many inches deep is your bedding? i’m just curious 😂
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
15 inches or 38 cm 😅
@lexibrown316 3 жыл бұрын
okay thank you! i have 11 inches in mine and you said 8 inches is the bare minimum so is that a pretty good bedding depth?
@finsandwhiskers 3 жыл бұрын
Of course!! That’s a great amount!
@lexibrown316 3 жыл бұрын
yay!! i just got my 9.5 inch wheel for my boys today i’m so excited to put it in there tank
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