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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 7 2012, 11:36 PM (127 Views) | |
| TommoAdmin | Jan 7 2012, 11:36 PM Post #1 |
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Gerbil Toys So you may see coloured plastic toys in a shop and think ' aw thats cute i will buy it ' STOP , gerbils are chewers and it inevitable that they will chew it , now this is not an issue with cardboard and untreated wood but plastic is dangerous , it can clog in the digestive system and can seriously injure or kill a gerbil so bare that in mind while buying toys. You can buy your gerbils all fancy toys but all they ever want is cardboard ! So lets have a look at some good ideas. Cardboard Cardboard is the cheapest and best toy for gerbils. With toilet paper tubes they can run through it , chew it and even use it to hold up tunnels. Small cardboard boxes can also be stuffed with toilet paper , hay and bedding with treats so that they can dig to find them , they will also demolish the box ! Gerbils can demolish a toilet paper tube in 5 minutes so be sure to ask friends and family to collect for you so you dont run out , the best thing about cardboard is it is free , Result ! Hidey Houses Wooden hidey houses with multiple uses are also a good idea for gerbils as you get a 3 in 1 toy. Take this house for an example it has 2 hidey entrances a ladder as well as a half circle wooden food bowl it can also be a chew toy. The Hidey Entrances give the gerbil room to run through one side and out the other they also provide a good shelter if something has startled them. The ladder and roof provide a good exercise and look out point for your gerbils and the bowl can be good if they want a quick snack. Also it is chew safe. Wheels I only reccomend leaving a wheel in for a hour a day max. If you leave it in to long it will become addictive and the gerbils will need to run on it to get its fix. The wheel should be mesh with small spaces between each square of mesh. The bigger the space the bigger the risk of your gerbils breaking a leg or toe. A good wheel like this can cost from £10-£20. |
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