I think it's fine to give them the sticks. I've been giving them to mine
for a while now and they haven't had any splinter problem. I think if they
can chew on branches and wood toys, sticks are the same. They're a lot
cheaper to buy than the toys! (go to the dollar stores...)
Amy
The Jeu-jeu Gerbils
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> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 12:42 PM
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> Subject: popsicle sticks
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> Is it ok to let my gerbils chew on popsicle sticks? I heard someone say
> something about doing this, but I would be afraid of splinters or
> something.
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