FEEDING YOUR GERBILS
Gerbils should be provided with fresh food and water daily.
In general, adult gerbils need a diet comprised of 12-16% protein and 6-8% fat.
Diets high in barley, oats, and wheat are great options. Be cautious about food mixes that have a high percentage of filler ingredients such as corn, sorghum or timothy hay.
Gerbils are desert animals and require a diet made up of mostly dry ingredients. Hard seeds also help keep their teeth in great shape. Fresh fruit and vegetables contain a lot of moisture and should be given sparingly, in very small amounts (the size of a small pea), and high sugar foods should be avoided.
Gerbils appreciate a tasty snack, and offering treats is a good way to build trust between you and your gerbils.
Favourite treats we feed include: Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, peanut butter, meal worms, crickets, coconut meat, plain cheerios, dried blueberry, dried cranberry, pasta, sweet corn, carrot and hay.
Because the health of our animals is our top priority, we make our own gerbil food in bulk. There are some commercial mixes available that we like, and we will update soon with our recommended lists!
In general, adult gerbils need a diet comprised of 12-16% protein and 6-8% fat.
Diets high in barley, oats, and wheat are great options. Be cautious about food mixes that have a high percentage of filler ingredients such as corn, sorghum or timothy hay.
Gerbils are desert animals and require a diet made up of mostly dry ingredients. Hard seeds also help keep their teeth in great shape. Fresh fruit and vegetables contain a lot of moisture and should be given sparingly, in very small amounts (the size of a small pea), and high sugar foods should be avoided.
Gerbils appreciate a tasty snack, and offering treats is a good way to build trust between you and your gerbils.
Favourite treats we feed include: Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, peanut butter, meal worms, crickets, coconut meat, plain cheerios, dried blueberry, dried cranberry, pasta, sweet corn, carrot and hay.
Because the health of our animals is our top priority, we make our own gerbil food in bulk. There are some commercial mixes available that we like, and we will update soon with our recommended lists!
