How to Care for Gerbils
  • 1. What is the minimum recommended tank size for two gerbils?
A) 30 gallons
B) 5 gallons
C) 20 gallons
D) 10 gallons
  • 2. What is the best type of bedding for gerbils?
A) Hay
B) Paper-based bedding
C) Cedar shavings
D) Pine shavings
  • 3. How often should a gerbil's cage be cleaned?
A) Daily
B) Never
C) Once a week
D) Once a month
  • 4. What is a common sign of a sick gerbil?
A) Constant burrowing
B) Loss of appetite
C) Excessive grooming
D) Increased activity
  • 5. What is a crucial item for gerbils to maintain their coat?
A) Dust bath
B) Mud bath
C) Sand bath
D) Water bath
  • 6. What is a good staple food for gerbils?
A) Gerbil food pellets
B) Rabbit food
C) Dog food
D) Cat food
  • 7. What should you NOT give gerbils as a treat?
A) Vegetables
B) Sunflower seeds
C) Small pieces of fruit
D) Chocolate
  • 8. How much exercise do gerbils need?
A) Minimal, a few minutes a day
B) Plenty, provided by wheels and toys
C) Only when taken out of the cage
D) None
  • 9. What is a common behavior of gerbils?
A) Burrowing
B) Swimming
C) Climbing trees
D) Flying
  • 10. Are gerbils nocturnal, diurnal, or crepuscular?
A) Nocturnal
B) Arboreal
C) Crepuscular
D) Diurnal
  • 11. What is the average lifespan of a gerbil?
A) 10-12 years
B) 2-4 years
C) 5-7 years
D) 1 year
  • 12. What can happen if gerbils are housed alone?
A) They can become lonely and depressed
B) They become more independent
C) They become more aggressive
D) They require less care
  • 13. What is 'tail slip' in gerbils?
A) A normal shedding process
B) Loss of fur/skin from the tail due to rough handling
C) A common tail disease
D) An injury to the spine
  • 14. What is a good enrichment item for gerbils?
A) Mirrors
B) Cardboard tubes
C) Small fish
D) Cat toys
  • 15. What temperature range is ideal for gerbils?
A) Below freezing
B) 50-60°F
C) 65-75°F
D) 80-90°F
  • 16. What is a sign that gerbils are fighting and need to be separated?
A) Constant chasing and biting
B) Occasional squeaking
C) Sleeping together
D) Mutual grooming
  • 17. What is the best way to pick up a gerbil?
A) Cup your hands gently around its body
B) By its legs
C) By its tail
D) By its scruff
  • 18. Why should you avoid wire-bottom cages for gerbils?
A) They are easier to clean
B) They can injure their feet
C) They provide better ventilation
D) Gerbils prefer them
  • 19. What type of water bottle is best for gerbils?
A) Plastic water bottle
B) Any type of container
C) Glass water bottle with a sipper tube
D) Open water bowl
  • 20. What are some signs of a healthy gerbil?
A) Dull eyes, matted fur, lethargic behavior
B) Overeating, excessive drinking, sleeping all day
C) Bright eyes, clean fur, active behavior
D) Constantly hiding and not interacting
  • 21. Which of the following diseases is common in gerbils?
A) Tyzzers disease
B) Mumps
C) The common cold
D) Chicken Pox
  • 22. What is the gestation period for a gerbil?
A) 14-16 days
B) 45-50 days
C) 30-32 days
D) 24-26 days
  • 23. What kind of wheel is safest for a gerbil?
A) Mesh wheel
B) Wire wheel
C) Ladder wheel
D) Solid surface wheel
  • 24. How often should gerbils be given a sand bath?
A) 2-3 times a week
B) Everyday
C) Once a week
D) Once a month
  • 25. What is a common cause of barbering (fur chewing) in gerbils?
A) Excessive grooming
B) Parasites
C) Allergies
D) Stress or boredom
  • 26. What is the best location for a gerbil cage?
A) In a high-traffic area
B) Near a heat source
C) Away from direct sunlight and drafts
D) Near a window for sunlight
  • 27. Can gerbils eat citrus fruit?
A) Only in small amounts
B) Yes, they love it
C) No, they can be harmful
D) Only if it is organic
  • 28. What is the correct social structure for gerbils?
A) They only interact during mating season
B) They are solitary creatures
C) They form large packs
D) They live in colonies
  • 29. What type of noise is a concern when gerbils make it?
A) Sneezing and labored breathing
B) Drumming on the floor
C) Chirping
D) Soft squeaking
  • 30. Why is it important to provide gerbils with things to chew on?
A) To build their nests
B) To entertain them
C) To keep their teeth from overgrowing
D) To help them digest their food
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