How to Care for Gerbils
  • 1. What is the minimum recommended tank size for two gerbils?
A) 5 gallons
B) 10 gallons
C) 30 gallons
D) 20 gallons
  • 2. What is the best type of bedding for gerbils?
A) Paper-based bedding
B) Hay
C) Cedar shavings
D) Pine shavings
  • 3. How often should a gerbil's cage be cleaned?
A) Once a month
B) Once a week
C) Daily
D) Never
  • 4. What is a common sign of a sick gerbil?
A) Constant burrowing
B) Excessive grooming
C) Loss of appetite
D) Increased activity
  • 5. What is a crucial item for gerbils to maintain their coat?
A) Water bath
B) Sand bath
C) Dust bath
D) Mud bath
  • 6. What is a good staple food for gerbils?
A) Cat food
B) Dog food
C) Gerbil food pellets
D) Rabbit food
  • 7. What should you NOT give gerbils as a treat?
A) Small pieces of fruit
B) Vegetables
C) Chocolate
D) Sunflower seeds
  • 8. How much exercise do gerbils need?
A) Plenty, provided by wheels and toys
B) None
C) Only when taken out of the cage
D) Minimal, a few minutes a day
  • 9. What is a common behavior of gerbils?
A) Swimming
B) Burrowing
C) Flying
D) Climbing trees
  • 10. Are gerbils nocturnal, diurnal, or crepuscular?
A) Nocturnal
B) Diurnal
C) Crepuscular
D) Arboreal
  • 11. What is the average lifespan of a gerbil?
A) 1 year
B) 10-12 years
C) 5-7 years
D) 2-4 years
  • 12. What can happen if gerbils are housed alone?
A) They can become lonely and depressed
B) They require less care
C) They become more aggressive
D) They become more independent
  • 13. What is 'tail slip' in gerbils?
A) Loss of fur/skin from the tail due to rough handling
B) An injury to the spine
C) A common tail disease
D) A normal shedding process
  • 14. What is a good enrichment item for gerbils?
A) Cardboard tubes
B) Mirrors
C) Small fish
D) Cat toys
  • 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) Constant chasing and biting
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 tail
C) By its scruff
D) By its legs
  • 18. Why should you avoid wire-bottom cages for gerbils?
A) They provide better ventilation
B) They can injure their feet
C) Gerbils prefer them
D) They are easier to clean
  • 19. What type of water bottle is best for gerbils?
A) Glass water bottle with a sipper tube
B) Any type of container
C) Plastic water bottle
D) Open water bowl
  • 20. What are some signs of a healthy gerbil?
A) Overeating, excessive drinking, sleeping all day
B) Dull eyes, matted fur, lethargic behavior
C) Constantly hiding and not interacting
D) Bright eyes, clean fur, active behavior
  • 21. Which of the following diseases is common in gerbils?
A) Chicken Pox
B) Mumps
C) The common cold
D) Tyzzers disease
  • 22. What is the gestation period for a gerbil?
A) 30-32 days
B) 14-16 days
C) 24-26 days
D) 45-50 days
  • 23. What kind of wheel is safest for a gerbil?
A) Mesh wheel
B) Ladder wheel
C) Wire wheel
D) Solid surface 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) Stress or boredom
B) Parasites
C) Allergies
D) Excessive grooming
  • 26. What is the best location for a gerbil cage?
A) Near a heat source
B) Near a window for sunlight
C) Away from direct sunlight and drafts
D) In a high-traffic area
  • 27. Can gerbils eat citrus fruit?
A) Yes, they love it
B) Only in small amounts
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 live in colonies
C) They form large packs
D) They are solitary creatures
  • 29. What type of noise is a concern when gerbils make it?
A) Drumming on the floor
B) Soft squeaking
C) Chirping
D) Sneezing and labored breathing
  • 30. Why is it important to provide gerbils with things to chew on?
A) To build their nests
B) To help them digest their food
C) To entertain them
D) To keep their teeth from overgrowing
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