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Can i feed my gerbils vegetables/fruit instead of gerbils food?

i am planning on getting gerbils, but can i feed them mostly vegetables/fruits and feed them gerbil food once in a while or are vegetables/fruits treats for gerbils and only be fed to them occasionally.

No, definitely not.

Gerbils need the protein and other nutrients that the gerbil food provides and too much fruit/vegetables will give them diarrhea and make them sick. You should use gerbil food as the majority of their diet and give them small amounts of fruits and vegetables occasionally as treats.

For two gerbils give them one handful of gerbil food a day. I pick out the sunflower and pumpkin seeds and save them as treats, since they’re fattening and addictive to gerbils.

Gerbil food is not all that expensive. I use Kaytee, which has a good variety. One bag lasts a long time.

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4 Responses to “Can i feed my gerbils vegetables/fruit instead of gerbils food?”

  1. Marc S Says:
    January 30th, 2010 at 6:33 am

    DID YOU BOTHER TO READ THE LABEL ON THE GERBIL FOOD? IT PROBABLY IS MOSTLY ALL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES!!!!! I READ THE LABEL ON SOME TURTLE FOOD: SWEET POTATO, AND A BUNCH OF OTHER VEGETABLES LISTED.,
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  2. Kuddz Says:
    January 30th, 2010 at 7:14 am

    Hi there…
    Please do not do that! Your gerbils need the vitamins and minerals packed inside the commercial foods. Instead you should keep fruit and veggies our for them at all times. To ensure good health, make certain you offer them the commercial product on a daily basis. 8 in 1 makes the best product available!
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    Experience! KittyKatKhan, former owner of Missouri’s oldest and largest exotic pet store EVER!

  3. nrmatth Says:
    January 30th, 2010 at 7:57 am

    gerbil food is a balanced diet. use it as a staple and have fruits and veggies as treats. You can’t judge exactly how much vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, etc. your pet gets from feeding him fruits and veggies alone unless you are an experienced animal dietician. And these foods can get old, moldy and attracted bugs in cages if they are hidden and you don’t find them right away.
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  4. Kass Says:
    January 30th, 2010 at 8:16 am

    well they still need there regular diet.
    as in they need there regular packaged food,
    but they also really really like fruits and vegetables.
    they like celary, pine apple, banana, ANYTHING pretty much!
    So if I were you, i would get him his reg- food and on the side
    i would give him that.
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