Gerbils are inquisitive, clever rodents that enjoy exploring their surroundings. Gerbils are clean animals and they tend to have an organized way of living. They are very particular about their environment, which is why toilet training them can be a challenge. These small rodents may live in a space that is too small for them to practice eliminating outside of their cage. They will not be able to do this until they get access to a separate area where they can go and eliminate safely. Hereג€™s what you should know if youג€™re considering toilet training your gerbil:
Toilet-training your gerbil means giving them access to an outdoor run so they can relieve themselves; this is usually called ג€_x009c_expottingג€_x009d_. Gerbils should always be given access to an outdoor run as part of their routine daily activities, whether itג€™s for 5 minutes or 30 minutes. If not given access on a regular basis, gerbs will have problems using the toilet; this particularly becomes problematic as they grow older and need more time each day to eliminate. Expotting helps by providing gerbs with new places to go potty; it also gives them fresh grass and soil, which keeps them healthy and happy while keeping their environment clean and safe too. Since gerbs are clean animals who like things organized and tidy in their homes, we recommend toilet training your gerbil at around 6 months old or when they reach adult size (7lbs
Are You Supposed to Toilet Traine a Gerbils?
You are not supposed to toilet-train your gerbil. Gerbils should be given access to outdoor runs for natural elimination and should remain in their cages when they want to potty. If you do want to train your gerbil, however, it is important that you provide them with the appropriate habitat. Keep in mind that gerbs are inquisitive and will explore and learn on their own, so itג€™s best to provide them with a limited amount of space that is safe and secure but also allows them plenty of room for exploration.
If you think this might be a good time to start training your gerbil, make sure you have the necessary supplies:
a toilet area within their cage
a small wheel or running wheel
the right size litter tray
lots of fresh soil
How Long Does It Take to Toilet Train a Gerbil?
Toilet training your gerbil can take up to 3 weeks. On average, it will take about 2 weeks for the gerbils to complete this process. This is a long process because gerbils are not easy to train; they have a lot of independence, they are very smart and they are independent creatures. However, once their litter tray is set up and they start using it consistently, youג€™ll be able to rely on them in lieu of expotting your pet. Gerbs are much easier to toilet train once you know what they need and how they like things done.
Can Gerbils Have a Litter Box?
Although they do not require a litter box, gerbils can have litter boxes. Gerbils are clean animals and donג€™t tend to make a mess of the place they live in. A litter box is probably the easiest way to ensure that your gerbilג€™s living quarters are kept tidy and clean.
If you want your gerbil to use the litter box, you should provide them with a small area where they can eliminate without worrying about making a mess.
How Often Should You Clean Gerbilן¿½s Litter Box?
It’s important to clean out your gerbil’s litter box daily. The time frame for cleaning the litter box depends on how much the animal uses it. If you are considering a new litter box, use a shallow dish with gravel or sand and place it in the corner of the cage where your gerbil will go as soon as they enter their home. This will allow them to dig and find their way to the toilet.
The number of times you should clean out the litter box per week is going to vary based on your needs. You can decide what works best for you and your gerbilג€™s lifestyle. For some people, once or twice a day may be enough while others may need to clean it more often than this; this is dependent on how much your animal uses it, their age, and other factors as well.
