Removing the water bottle is not something that I
personally would try. I'd be concerned that even if
my gerbils could survive that they would be thirsty.
When the water bottle runs dry and they go without
water even for 12 hours they take a good, long drink
when I replace the bottle.
Also, with the water bottle I basically give them only
seed-mix so the tank stays very clean as there is
nothing in there that can rot.
Donna
ABC Gerbils
www.abcgerbils.com
--- Jenn Cymanski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'm new to the list, and I'm the proud owner of
> three gerbils: Thomas More (Black, approx 4 years
> old) and Anthony and Augustine (Lilac, approx 1 1/2
> years old)
>
> Gerbils can eat meat. You can even buy crickets
> from the pet store for them, if you desire. I
> usually give mine a bit of steak when I'm cooking
> (make sure any meat you give is well cooked and not
> seasoned) The older one prefers bits of filet
> mignon (he gets that rarely) and the 2 younger gerbs
> I have like ground beef.
>
> And now a question: has anyone here raised gerbils
> wtihout supplemental water (water bottles)? Since
> gerbs are desert creatures, they get enough moisture
> through metabolism. One of my veterinary teachers
> told us this, and I've had great success. All three
> of my boys have not had water bottles since this
> past Christmas and all are thriving. Cages are a
> lot less messy too. I'm just curious to see if
> others have done this.
>
> Thanks,
> Jenn
>
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