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cool picture! (do feel a little sorry for him though) I like Gerbils they are really friendly and so clever!
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They are until that first nibble to see if you're edible
(but they can still jump!)
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They are fascinating to watch, they are great parents, they work together take everything in turns, keep an eye on their young....they look so delicate when so young you can see through their skin.
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I used to breed them as a kid, if they have been well socialised and handled they shouldn't bite (but they can still jump!)
(but they can still jump!)I was joking about the biting. These new ones are very friendly.
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This is our 2nd lot. Out the first ones Coco lasted just over 3 years.
I was joking about the biting. These new ones are very friendly.
I was joking about the biting. These new ones are very friendly.
The longest mine lived was about five years if I remember rightly (it was a long time ago) that is longer than usual though. Enjoy them, they are great fun.
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I'm afraid it'll always be rats for me, they're just so much more interactive, intelligent and personable! Gerbils are rather cute though.
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Gerbils are rather cute though.xx
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I'm afraid it'll always be rats for me, they're just so much more interactive, intelligent and personable! Gerbils are rather cute though.
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Gerbils are rather cute though.xx
Amazing how things change and something like this makes you think of something with such fondness. Actually missing them a bit now!
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Aw, they are lovely, I'll need to ask at mums if theres any photos of mines there
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They are for the Grandchildren but I'm the one who looks after them, cleans them etc lol. I don't mind at all really. Each one has its own character. we've had them about a week and they will come and eat out the flat of my hand (one I can cup my hands and move him). Next step, tightrope and a unicycle 
