Small, soft, gentle and friendly, a gerbil makes a good pet for a family. Gerbils require little space and food, most household gerbils sleep at night and they can be held if the handler is careful.

If you’re a gerbil parent or considering becoming one, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is selecting the right gerbil cage for your fluffy little friend. The home you choose will directly ...

I’ve kept gerbils for years, with just half an inch of sawdust in their cages. A friend puts eight-inch deep bedding in his gerbil tank, with just a bit of air space at the top. Isn’t there a risk ...