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Post by elliriyanna on Mar 13, 2015 19:20:45 GMT -8
There is probably a post here on it but my computer is being a pain.
Michelle ( the lilac female gerbil) is coming to me in a 10 gallon, and I would really like to build her a bin cage for her stay here. But I do not know how to build a bin cage for a gerbil.
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Post by RaisingRodents on Mar 21, 2015 0:13:34 GMT -8
This might help you getting started on what you're looking for. Although from a Hamster forum, it still will provide the necessary steps in making one, though I would really advise on putting your mesh on the top so you're able to fill the bin with much more bedding(though this is only my opinion and what I have for my Gerbil). - hamsterhideout.com/forum/topic/67372-how-to-make-a-bin-cage/Hope this helps. |
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Post by elliriyanna on Mar 21, 2015 6:40:31 GMT -8
I have built a hamster bin cage lol. And bin cages for mice ... That's why I specified gerbils. Hamster owners don't know about gerbil needs.
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Post by vexorg on Mar 21, 2015 8:10:29 GMT -8
In what way do you think it needs to be different for gerbils?
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Post by elliriyanna on Mar 21, 2015 12:18:09 GMT -8
thats why I was asking ... I don't know ... But I know Gerbils chew and burrow far more than hamsters.
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Post by PurpleSheep on Mar 21, 2015 13:48:47 GMT -8
We have bin cages for our gerbils and also had one for our last hamster - the main difference was that for gerbils it is very important that the bin is completely smooth on the inside, with no edges sticking out. Gerbils can and will get their teeth around anything.
Also it helps if the walls of the bin are perfectly upright, so you can easily fit some mesh for a split if necessary. A lid is also essential for gerbils, so it's worth checking that you can easily cut sections out to make large ventilation windows with mesh.
We use "Really useful box"es for both our pairs (84l with topper for one pair and 145l with a permanent split for the other pair) and they are perfect.
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Post by RaisingRodents on Mar 25, 2015 2:10:37 GMT -8
Just as PurpleSheep had stated, the few main things you need to make sure are apparent in your bin cage are that there are no edges, mainly in the corners, that they can chew at. And that the bin is obviously deep enough to fit an appropriate amount of bedding. But either than those two things, they aren't any different. - This is the bin that I purchased for my Gerbil, cut out the top for mesh ventilation and she has had no problem with it one bit. www.irisusainc.com/p-680-ve-175w.aspxIf you have any more questions and/or concerns please do respond. Thanks once again. |
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