AS PETS Gerbils can make great pets if they are properly kept and responsibly looked after. They are quite intelligent rodents and provide varied entertainment both in their cage and out.
Gerbils require fresh food and water every day.
Other foods such as lettuce or crackers will be readily accepted. However, these must be given in small amounts. Water should be given in a gravity-fed water bottle. Once this is done they will then rebuild their nest. This is because almost everything you leave in the cage will be chewed.