Mongolian Gerbil

Scientific name: Meriones unguiculatus
Size: 16-20cm long including tail
Lifespan: 2-4 years
Natural range: the Mongolian steppes

Housing

• aquarium with a wire mesh lid is best
• allow at least 10gal per pair
• can be housed in same sex pairs or groups if introduced at a young age
• Bedding: aspen
• Accessories: wheel, tubes, hideaway, branches, wood chew

Food

• mixture of high quality commercial seed mix and rodent blocks
• timothy hay, fresh fruit or veggies weekly
• occassional kitten kibble for extra protien

Breeding

• Maturity: 3 months old
• Gestation: 24 days
• Litter size: 4-10
• the male will help with the raising of the pups
• eyes open at 16-17 days old
• should be fully weaned by 5-6 weeks