To block the sun I would put dark sheets or towels over the windows. In hot
months I like to put small dishes and bowls in the refrigerator for a little
while and then give them to the gerbils :) Also when I ship when it's hot I
give them large pieces of cold cucumber or carrot or something.
Paige
Tana Lyman wrote:
> The Little Rascals are moving to Phoenix, Arizona, as their human got a job
> there! Anyway I am trying to do everything possible to ensure they arrive
> safely. I took a tape measure out to our car and I think we can fit
> everybody in the back if they are in little carriers, although to keep them
> secure I may have to put the carriers in lidless boxes with holes cut in,
> and secure the boxes with the seat belts. Or something. I'm planning to
> put carrots in with them as well as food. I'm not sure how I'm going to
> keep the sun off them yet but I'll figure something out. As it is a 2 day
> drive I am planning to take 2-3 of the 10 gallon tanks into the hotel with
> us (as well as the gerbs of course) and let them all take turns running
> around in the tanks for exercise and get a good drink of water. Anybody
> have any other safety-related ideas?
> Tana and The Little Rascals
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