How to Give Your Gerbil Treats

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather treats that are not part of your gerbils natural diet.

   Don't pick out things from their food dish.
   
   Be creative.
   
   You can use cooked pasta, grains, nuts, cheese (small bits), cereal/flakes (make sure there isn't much sugar in it), almonds (Chopped), fruits and veggies (make sure you watch your gerbil eat these.
   
   If they don't eat them in 2-3 minutes, take it out so it doesn't moisturize the cage), dry bread.
   
   Do not give them anything citrus-based like oranges or limes it can cause death or upset stomachs.
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   Step 2: Start by putting your fist in the cage.

   It will smell it and even taste it.
   
   Your gerbil will gain trust to your hand.
   
   If it bites, don't tug your hand out fast.
   
   Do it in a slow motion.
   
   The bite was a friendly bite.
   
   Take care of it right away. , Take 1 treat and softly hold it in your hands.
   
   Make sure the Gerbil sees it.
   
   It will come up to you and grab it. let the Gerbil take it. , It will be harder for it to take it. ,, 2 different environments are good to try. , Your gerbil will enjoy treats A LOT.
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   Step 3: Start feeding your gerbil.

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   Step 4: When your gerbil is used to taking it from your hands

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   Step 5: try holding it tighter and tighter each time.

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   Step 6: When you come to a tight enough grip to where your gerbil is unable to take it

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   Step 7: it will eat it from your hand.

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   Step 8: When your Gerbil trusts you enough to eat from your hand

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   Step 9: take it out of its cage and try.

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    Step 10: Have fun trying different treats and seeing what ones your Gerbil likes and Dislikes.

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