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Post by pooky on Dec 6, 2004 21:59:47 GMT -8
where i live (calgary alberta canada) it is becoming winter, and is getting alot colder. my gerbils are inside,but they are down stairs, and i dont know wether they might get to cold.
what are good temperatures that i should keep my gerbils at?
what can i do about them getting cold, if it does get to cold?
thanks
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Post by paws on Dec 7, 2004 0:02:36 GMT -8
give them lost of extra bedding, and turn up the thermostat.  That's all I can recommend.  |
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Post by queenofthenile on Dec 7, 2004 8:49:03 GMT -8
You don't want it to get below 15C. Gerbils cannot tolerate temperatures lower than that. To help keep warm, give them lots of toilet tissue/facial tissue to shred for their nest. If the basement gets really cold, you can use a space heater.
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Post by pooky on Dec 7, 2004 17:10:46 GMT -8
are cotten balls fine for bedding? thats what ive been using for all the time ive had my gerbils. will they know to go into there little houses if it gets to cold?
thanks
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Post by queenofthenile on Dec 8, 2004 7:24:47 GMT -8
I wouldn't use cotton balls. They contain long fibers that can cause blockages in the intestines or get wrapped around a limb. Toilet tissue is preferable.
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Post by pooky on Dec 9, 2004 16:38:05 GMT -8
do you think it will effect them now? they seem to like it, and ive been using it for the last three months  should i take it out now? is it majorly important? thanks |
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Post by queenofthenile on Dec 10, 2004 7:25:08 GMT -8
Yes, take it out now. Just because their intestines haven't been blocked yet, doesn't mean it can't happen.
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Post by pooky on Dec 10, 2004 8:47:50 GMT -8
ok i will. thank you very much queenofthenile (what should i use for bedding instead?)
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Post by queenofthenile on Dec 10, 2004 17:51:50 GMT -8
I use toilet tissue or facial tissue. They love to shred it  . |
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Post by pooky on Dec 12, 2004 12:45:20 GMT -8
ok thanks. there bedding is changed, and they seem happy enough ;D
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should i take it out now? is it majorly important?
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