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Post by ConnieW on Jun 8, 2024 13:19:00 GMT -8
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Post by betty on Jul 8, 2024 3:41:34 GMT -8
Sorry this one was missed - and these types of bridges are often very difficult for gerbils to use because the wooden 'rungs' spin on the spot and so offer no easy foothold (seeing as gerbils don't have grippy feet).
I have seen gerbils using them and getting up onto ledges, but it never looks easy - and of course coming down can be even less steady for them and they often prefer to just leap off.
Perhaps you could consider looking at smaller ledges - like chinchilla/degu set ups. Either they can attach to bars (although thinner bars need lighter ledges) or they come on a stand and have 3 different heights more like a flight of stairs. These will give a better flatter surface for the gerbils teeny feets and won't rattle when used.
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Post by ConnieW on Jul 8, 2024 7:55:08 GMT -8
Sorry this one was missed - and these types of bridges are often very difficult for gerbils to use because the wooden 'rungs' spin on the spot and so offer no easy foothold (seeing as gerbils don't have grippy feet). I have seen gerbils using them and getting up onto ledges, but it never looks easy - and of course coming down can be even less steady for them and they often prefer to just leap off. Perhaps you could consider looking at smaller ledges - like chinchilla/degu set ups. Either they can attach to bars (although thinner bars need lighter ledges) or they come on a stand and have 3 different heights more like a flight of stairs. These will give a better flatter surface for the gerbils teeny feets and won't rattle when used. Thanks Betty, this is great information. I ended up using a solid wooden bridge that bends with no gaps between dowels that make up the bridge. I connected it differently and it doesn't wobble anymore.
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Post by betty on Jul 9, 2024 11:14:12 GMT -8
Excellent.
Solid is always best for gerbils - so great choice.
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