Sycamore

Meet Sycamore

This gerbil is part of a large group of gerbils that came in together! The batch is friendly and social, both with their fellow gerbil companions and to people. They will need to go home in pairs (or more) or to an existing (same-sex) gerbil companion already existing in the home.

Gerbils are nocturnal, very adventurous, tend to have a friendly nature and can be easy to hand tame! Gerbils are social creatures and should be housed with same-sex gerbils except for medical or behavioral reasons.

We recommend a 10 gallon or larger tank filled with about 2” of paper bedding or other nesting material. Nesting material should be loose, light, easy to manipulate, and of course safe. Enclosures should be well ventilated but kept out of direct drafts, and should provide plenty of enclosed opaque shelters for the gerbils to retreat into as desired. Enclosures should provide lots of enrichment for the gerbils to meet their natural needs in the areas of chewing/gnawing, physical movement, resting/hiding, and nesting material or food to forage. A properly sized wheel or disc is a necessity for the gerbils to meet their exercise needs.

The needs of each gerbil are unique and if you have questions about the right type of enclosure for the gerbil you are interested in, please visit us and talk with our volunteers/staff! We are happy to provide guidance and advice.

* If you think you are a good fit and would like to learn more, or if you just want to browse in person feel free to stop by during our open hours.

* If you are not ready to adopt, but are in a position to donate, please visit www.mspca.org/nevinsgift .

Many housing units sold in pet stores are too small for the behavioral needs of Hamster/gerbil. If you looking to purchase housing, visit our web page for recommendations on the best housing for small animals.