How To Take Care of Older Gerbils

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
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Komentáře • 32

  • @finsandwhiskers
    @finsandwhiskers  Před 8 měsíci +4

    What are some tips you recommend for taking care of elder gerbils? 💛

  • @M3LANAT3D
    @M3LANAT3D Před 8 měsíci +8

    I agree so much with every gerbil ages differently. Five of our gerbils have passed and each one felt different.
    We have had one pair declan which was really stressful, especially because we tried to bond them again, unsuccessfully. Our other two pairs remained together for their entire lifetime.
    In terms of passing, two of the gerbils had a slow health decline before passing. Three of them passed without any apparent health problems. All of them were less active on their wheels as they aged. Additionally, something I’ve noticed is that as the gerbils aged, they allowed themselves to be handled more, which was helpful for health checks but seems counterintuitive.
    Four of our five gerbils that passed we found them in their enclosure. Unfortunately, one that passed we witnessed their passing, which frankly was absolutely awful to see and I couldn’t watch.
    However, even with all that I loved all of our gerbil babies and am better because of them ❤️

    • @finsandwhiskers
      @finsandwhiskers  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you for sharing your experiences, it is a hard thing to share but also important as well. ♥️

  • @intergalacticangler
    @intergalacticangler Před 8 měsíci +4

    Miss ya girl. Please continue. My gerbils need you

    • @finsandwhiskers
      @finsandwhiskers  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Aww, I hope to continue, I miss all of you too! 💛

  • @rebekag.v.
    @rebekag.v. Před 8 měsíci +6

    I'm so sorry for your loss.I'm sure they were grateful to have you as a mom. And grateful for everything you did for them!❤🕊

  • @DaisyNova333
    @DaisyNova333 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Thank you for your vulnerability and sharing this video with us. ❤

  • @Just_Lurking8
    @Just_Lurking8 Před 8 měsíci +3

    So happy to see you are back … Thanks for all your information 😌

  • @Mallowsgrow_withrain
    @Mallowsgrow_withrain Před 8 měsíci +3

    Glad to see you back!! Love your videos!!

  • @ivyleaves101
    @ivyleaves101 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wait now I'm scared my gerbils are 2 yrs old next year rhey will be old 0-0

  • @littlelightz
    @littlelightz Před 8 měsíci +2

    Love this! You did a good job with putting this together!

  • @MKF30
    @MKF30 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice video Shine. That's a cute name.😊 I used to breed gerbils years ago I had about 30 but gave a few away, we winded up separating the males from females so we didn't have like 100 lol. I had one gerbil who lived 4 and half years once.

  • @ErichM.L.
    @ErichM.L. Před 4 měsíci

    Helpful

  • @azad2096
    @azad2096 Před 7 měsíci +1

    you are great Shine!!! We learned a lot from you!Where did you get the gerbil plush you have at the bottom??

  • @omicronhuh5708
    @omicronhuh5708 Před 8 měsíci +1

  • @dr6936
    @dr6936 Před 10 dny

    More videos pls 😢

  • @jorobinson939
    @jorobinson939 Před 8 měsíci

    I have a three year old gerbil and spend time with him when he wants my attention he lost his brothers a few months ago
    His healthy at the moment and has lots of energy as he is always digging
    I'm sorry for your loss ❤❤

    • @finsandwhiskers
      @finsandwhiskers  Před 7 měsíci

      Sorry for your losses as well. ♥️ I am glad you and your remaining gerbil are doing well though!

  • @vineesho.v137
    @vineesho.v137 Před 6 měsíci

    When I picked up my gerbil it suddenly started shaking and stopped moving..... And for a while it remained silent... I quickly put it in the cage and it goes to a corner and lies... what happen.. I thought the gerbil had an attack.......do you know what happened......

  • @romanalane9969
    @romanalane9969 Před 4 měsíci

    I have 2 gerbils bubble and squeak I have had then for a year I have tryed so much to be able to put my hands around them they run over them sometimes but then they try nibbling my hand and I was wondering if enyone knows what should I do? Or why they do it?

  • @CoofieesCactuses
    @CoofieesCactuses Před 7 měsíci

    Is it okay to keep my gerbils in a bin as long as I add a lot of enrichment?

  • @heraldofthemetalgods2620

    Please use proper precautions while gerbiling.
    For more information contact your local LGBTQP representative.