Mongolian Gerbils and Jird Website
Welcome to eGerbil, a website dedicated to the proper care and maintenance of the Mongolian gerbil and other gerbil species.
eGerbil offers a wealth of gerbil information and gerbil pictures to help you learn more about these fascinating little pet rodents, gerbils and jirds.
We have detailed articles on gerbil care, gerbil health, gerbil diet, gerbil behaviourand of course our gerbil color guide has been updated with even more gerbil colors added.
Please take a few moments to join our active gerbil forum, we have great members from all over the world who are always happy to help answer any gerbil questions you may have, click here to visit the gerbil forum
What's new at eGerbil?
New for 2008 is our Gerbil Genetics Learning Centre, packed with detailed information and animated graphics, covering all aspects of basic gerbil genetics.
The eGerbil book store is now open. Along with gerbil books you will also be able to purchase other rodent books, DVDs, rodent art and other accessories.
Also new is Sundevall Gerbils in the Wild, written by Igor Armiach, a soldier in the Israeli Army, and accompanied by some excellent photos Igor took and sent to us.
Igor also sent us some photos of Unidentified Gerbillus Species
Millet Seeds are a favourite and popular treat for gerbils, this new article is a comprehensive guide to all types of Millet seeds.
There are also several new species articles and galleries, click gerbil species articles to see the complete list.
The Gerbil and Jird housing page will give you a range of ideas for providing your pet rodents with suitable and stimulating environments, plus a range of retail and custom made gerbil tanks and cages for both gerbils and jirds.
The Shaws Jird page offers comprehensive information about care, housing, breeding and rearing of this popular pet. You will also find detailed information about different jird species and their coat colours, you can also see photos of the world's first and to date only Grey Jird