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