If you are mulling over purchasing a companion for your gerbil, this won’t be a problem whether you choose one that is male or female as gerbils get along with gerbils of both the same and opposite gender just fine. However, it is ideal to get gerbils acquainted with one another at the earliest age as possible.

The primary difference between male and female gerbils is that males are more comfortable with groups of three or larger while female gerbils do well better with just a single companion. It is highly advised to keep gerbil groups as small as possible as the bigger the group is, the more likely it is that fights will ensue.

Keep in mind that you will have to monitor your gerbils every day to ensure that they are doing well and ge ... Read more »