Hey fellow gerbil lovers, I created this discussion so that we all can share the tips and tricks we have learned when taming gerbils and making them trust you, no matter the age.
I have used a really great trick for about 1 week now where you put your hand open in the cage every day and whenever they sniff your hand you give them a treat, it is a really great method for getting them to trust you. I even give them 2 treats if they sit in my hand to get the treat without my incentive. If your not sure what treats work best, my gerbils love unsalted non-roasted shelled sunflower seeds and ecotrition strawberry yogies. Hope this helps to anyone who tries it! :)
I have used a really great trick for about 1 week now where you put your hand open in the cage every day and whenever they sniff your hand you give them a treat, it is a really great method for getting them to trust you. I even give them 2 treats if they sit in my hand to get the treat without my incentive. If your not sure what treats work best, my gerbils love unsalted non-roasted shelled sunflower seeds and ecotrition strawberry yogies. Hope this helps to anyone who tries it! :)