>>1~ What colot eyes do dark eyed honey's have?
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>dark eyes (hint the name DARK EYED honey).
Black. My one DEH is definitely black eyed. :)
>>2~ What size aquarium should 2 (male) gerbils live in & should i put
>>something over the top?
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>2 males should live in a 15 galon long aquarium and definetly put a top on!
>Gerbils can climb, jump, and chew their way out of most things.
At least a ten gallon aquarium; and a serious escape proof top.
Gerbils are very avid jumpers, climbers, and escape artists. I have
*another* one loose from a mesh (screen) topped tank with something
set on top of the screen lid to weigh it down.
I just got some 'expanded metal grate' (sturdier than hardware cloth)
and cut a new top for that tank. With some careful application of duct
tape until I can get more angle iron and weld a frame for the grate piece;
that should encourage her to stay home with her mate.
I just have to corner her now...
>>3~ Can gerbils drink out of a bowl?
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>I know some gerbils who do, it takes them awhile to get the hang of it.
>They usually get their nose wet the first few trys.
Yes they can, however they are more likely to tip it over; gnaw the bowl
(unless it's ceramic); flip the bowl over and use it to get that much higher
to get out; and/or either soak their bedding and get the bowl packed full
of bedding...and probably use it for a toilet as well.
I prefer non-climbable round ended waterbottles; and wire them so that
the little darlings can't jump on top of them to get that much closer to
the tank lid and freedom. I have had a few try that already.
Waterbottles are much neater, and more sanitary. Stick to those
unless you're really in a pinch, in which case just offer water about
four to six times a day in the bowl; remove it after a time; and get
your rear to the store to get a waterbottle ASAP.
>>Thanks for your help!
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>You're welcome, I hope this helps.
Same here.
>-Jenni(the human behind The JenniFUR Clan)
Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch
