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Picking up Gerbil2007-11-24 22:14:31

Ok, if i get a gerbil tommarow. Can i pick it up right when i get it home? Or does it have to get used to me and stuff. please give idrections! thanks

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Sure you can. You grab his tail as close to the base of it as possible. Don't hold it by the tip, or eventually you'll pull that skin off. My daughter did that. It does NOT hurt them, just keep close to where it attaches to the body. Don't keep them hanging like that, but just to pick him up like that, then support him with your other hand is perfectly fine and safe and harmless to him.

They love to 'tunnel' so they'll enjoy paper towel tubes to play in and chew on. And they love to make their litter into a 'nest' for them to sleep in! Have fun with him!

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You can pick it up or use tongs, just make sure you preheat the oven to 325 degrees before you cook it.

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hi

there is no rule for when you pick up gerbils

i have had gerbils for years and they are all different.

go by the gerbil

put your hand in the cage gently and see what happens if the gerbil shys away then move very slowly towards it and gently pick it up.

i have a gerbil that was nervous when i got him and within a week he was and still is running all over me he loves being handled but the girl on the other hand does not like being picked up much and creates every time.

hope this helps

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What I tell customers is they should let their rodent be alone for 12-24 hours. This gives them a chance to get used to the sights, sounds, and smells of the house without being overly stressed. It also allows them to get used to their new cage. Start slow and if your gerbil does not want to be picked up right away, start by getting it used to the smell of your hands first by putting a treat in the palm of your hand and letting it grab the treat. Good luck!

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I'd leave your gerbil alone for a few days because it is probably stressed out. You can gently talk to it for the first few days and research and find out what veggies gerbils can eat and feed them veggies once or twice a week. Check out the website below. If you haven't done any research, I suggest you research more about gerbils.

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It will likely take a while to get used to you.

The best way to pick a gerbil up is to cup your hand underneath it and lift.

If its running over a smooth surface you may be able to pick it up by the BASE of its tail without hurting it, but this is dangerous.

If it doesn't want to be picked up don't chase it around too much and scare it, it takes time.