Help make my gerbil like me!

Question by allieking14181418 Reward: 25 Pond Points + 10 Knowledge Tokens Status: Pending a resolution
How do i make my gerbil like me more?She is 4 weeks old and is so sweet.I put her in my bath tub and let her run around with me in there but she still does not really like me.I want to be able to hold her and love me.Hope you can help!
Thanks,
allieking14181418



Reply from bionic2 User Rating:  640 Knowledge Tokens

She may be a little scared of you. Gerbils need to be treated very gently without feeling that "we" are the boss. if you can give her the freedom of a small room or area ( with no electric wires) and teach her to approach you by giving her some treats or food that you may put closer to you every day and ignore her sometimes. She will learn to trust you. First pat her only on the floor and it may take time till she will like to climb on your arm and be held. Lots of patience needed. Good luck
Some sites about handling of gerbil.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerbil
http://www.pets-warehouse.com/gerbils.htm
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