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Post by robyn on Dec 4, 2008 8:15:48 GMT -8
Everytime i get my gerbil's out into their play pen they escape by climping up the straight bars!!  they do it so fast i dont really have time to stop them, does anybody else have the same problem and how can i stop them?  |
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Post by rachel24 on Dec 4, 2008 9:52:23 GMT -8
Hi Robyn,
All of my gerbils are able to jump/climb out of their playpen when they get bored. I sit on the floor and watch them so i can catch the escapee.
I can normally tell when they're gonna do it so i can manuvre myself into the area they're in.
However, i do think my lot are a bit thick at times because they always jump out of the pen and on to me. I like to think the just want a cuddle with their mum.
Do you put any toys and food in for them to play with?
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Post by robyn on Dec 4, 2008 11:26:20 GMT -8
hi, glad to see they arent the only ones who have learnt to escape! They have plenty of tubes boxes chews treats toys e.t.c so i dont understand why they do it as they cant be bored!  |
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Post by Shooting Star on Dec 4, 2008 12:04:32 GMT -8
If the gerbils escaping is becoming a problem, I'd suggest switching to a different kind of play area. I use a big, deep plastic bin. The gerbils can't climb the sides, and it doubles as a giant sand-bath.
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Post by genie on Dec 4, 2008 12:14:39 GMT -8
or a bath tub if you have one  Make sure its clean, and dry, and then put the plug in. A dry bath tub means you can sit in with them and let them crawl over you |
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Post by robyn on Dec 5, 2008 8:19:31 GMT -8
thanks for the ideas ;D I will try putting them in the bath, i never knew gerbil were such good escape artists!! lol thanks robyn  |
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they do it so fast i dont really have time to stop them, does anybody else have the same problem and how can i stop them? 
Make sure its clean, and dry, and then put the plug in. A dry bath tub means you can sit in with them and let them crawl over you 