It has been awhile since I posted. Much has happened in the gerbil world. Lost a few. Got a few. Very recently I lost my agility gerbil Dixie. Then little Oscar. He was very tiny for six months old. He was the runt of the litter. I put Sam and Felix together. They are best buds. I have Spot and Chewie together. Chewie is my rehab gerbil. I will tell his story in another post. I currently have nine gerbils. One girl Spot and the boys: Mike, Ike, Jaime, Tyrion, Chewie, Felix, Sam and Connor.
2016-03-24
2015-05-30
Petition: Modify Ban on the Import of African Rodents into the United States
This issue is very dear to me. I created to get this ban changed. Please sign and pass it on to anyone that might like this petition. Thanks!
2014-11-06
Dianes Knitted World on Facebook
I have added a feature to my knitting page and yahoo group. I have finally made a knitting group on facebook.
Dianes Knitted World
Original Site: http://knitting.hhgerbilry.com/
Dianes Knitted World
Original Site: http://knitting.hhgerbilry.com/
2014-09-20
Knit Gerbil Baskets
2014-05-11
2014-03-31
Update on Becca
Becca was at the vet today for a checkup and teeth trim. The old man is still with us. The tumor is still taking its toll on him. His teeth really needed a trimming. He is still on Tramadol. He sleeps much more. He is on my herbal treatments also. Rose Hip Tea water in the water bottle and tonic. I let him eat whatever he wants. He gets more bread. He likes his booster meds on the bread. He gets two .1ml of meds a day with a drop or two of "Becca Boosts" in between. This really helps him. Lilly is being real good in grooming him and keep him warm. He is losing weight. He still goes about normal gerbil stuff when he is up and about.
After his meds, I let him run around on my desk. I have a towel on the mesh topper and put that on the desk like a ramp. He loves it. I put him down and tell him to "go pee". He runs down the towel. Does a small slide on the desk and then goes pee! He does it everytime. I give him a walnut or a piece of bread for being a good boy. He really loves it. As long as he can take pleasure in doing normal gerbil stuff, I will let him. I will be happy if he makes it to my birthday May 2nd.
The picture was taken in February on my desk.
After his meds, I let him run around on my desk. I have a towel on the mesh topper and put that on the desk like a ramp. He loves it. I put him down and tell him to "go pee". He runs down the towel. Does a small slide on the desk and then goes pee! He does it everytime. I give him a walnut or a piece of bread for being a good boy. He really loves it. As long as he can take pleasure in doing normal gerbil stuff, I will let him. I will be happy if he makes it to my birthday May 2nd.
The picture was taken in February on my desk.
2014-02-02
Gerbil and Hamster Updates
Just an update on my pets. I know I have not posted lately. The hamster Pip that I adopted passed last Saturday on January 25th. He suffered from a stroke and/or a tumor. Poor guy! The tumor was in his mouth. So there was no way he was able to take his meds.
Over Thanksgiving break, I lost my Silver Nutmeg Dusty. It must have been a tumor also. Mom and Dad were caring for the gerbil while we were on vacation. He was fine one day and the next he was gone. that was the last entry on this blog before this one.
Our newest two gerbils is Angel and Nicholas (girl). I got Angel from the last gerbil show. She is over 2 1/2 years old. A mottled blue. Very pretty and so friendly. Bobby loves her.
The next newest I adopted over Christmas break is Nicholas. Chip needs a buddy. We thought Nicholas at first was a boy but he is a girl. So maybe around February 20th, we might have a litter is pups. Chip and Nicole love each other. Nicole is a DEH. Dark Eyed Honey. She will be 2 years old at the end of February.
I don't know if you ever met Belle. She is a spotted blue pup that I got from the gerbil show. She is paired up with my senior girl Aster.
Over Thanksgiving break, I lost my Silver Nutmeg Dusty. It must have been a tumor also. Mom and Dad were caring for the gerbil while we were on vacation. He was fine one day and the next he was gone. that was the last entry on this blog before this one.
Our newest two gerbils is Angel and Nicholas (girl). I got Angel from the last gerbil show. She is over 2 1/2 years old. A mottled blue. Very pretty and so friendly. Bobby loves her.
I don't know if you ever met Belle. She is a spotted blue pup that I got from the gerbil show. She is paired up with my senior girl Aster.
2013-11-25
RIP Dusty
We lost our little Dusty today. Parents found him this mornng. They are caring for the gerbils while on vacation. There was red discharge coming from his anal area. I got him a little over a year ago from Donna at the New England gerbil show. He was not a show gerbil but he made up for that in personality. I will miss him so much! He was a silver nutmeg. He was1 yr 8 months old. He was a tiny pup. Took him and Chip awhile to get together. Dusty as a pup decided when he wanted to meet Chip. Dusty open the small cage door to let himself out. They have been best buds ever since.
2013-11-16
Adopted Pip Today
I have been fostering the little guy for the local APL for two weeks now. He was surrendered to the APL because of too many animals in the home plus he had a bad sore on his behind. It is slowly healing. So after a couple of weeks, we deicided jsut to adopt Pip officially.
He is a wonderful friendly little hamster. He is abut 1 1/2 years old according to the paperwork. he loves to come out and run around in the ball. This picture (above) was taken the day we brought him home November 1st.
This is what he looks like today. Taken 11/16/2013. You can tell by his grooming that he feels much better. Pip is my first foster.
2013-06-27
Clarice's Gerbil Cookies/Treats
Clarice's Gerbil Cookies/Treats
Handmade cookies/treats for hamsters or gerbils. Cookies are named for my senior mommy gerbil Clarice. Cookies are gerbil approved. These cookies are made from a large batch to order. They freeze or refrigerate very well. Made from white unbleached Flour, water, gerbil food, vegetable oil (very tiny amount) and a small amount of honey.
I sent these to many of my gerbil friends and their gerbils love them. I now have them for sale at my Etsy store in 6 and 12 amounts.
These are good for hamsters too. My hamster loves them also.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/gerbilgal
2013-05-17
2013-04-15
AGS New England Gerbil Show May 4 2013
Love gerbils? Come to the American Gerbil Society Gerbil Show! Saturday,
May 4th, 11am-5pm, Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA. Gerbil
owners and fans are invited to this family-friendly event. Serious
gerbil owners and breeders may compete in official judging for the
Best-in-Show honors. A fun Pet Class competition for kids gives awards
for pets' endearing characteristics. There will be Gerbil Olympics
events, exhibits on gerbil colors, gerbil art, other pets, specialty
merchandise and a Parade of Gerbils. Admission is just $2.00 (maximum
$10.00 per family).
http://www.agsgerbils.org/index.php
http://www.agsgerbils.org/index.php
2013-03-30
Another very sad month
Toby was a show gerbil. Just one ribbon away from being a champion. Toby was my ambassador gerbil. He was the one I pick when I want to show a friend a friendly gerbil.
Toby passed first on March 16th at the vet's office. Dexter got really depressed after Toby's passing. They have been together since they were pups. They were very close. They were always happy to see each other. Dexter passed on at the vet's on the 21st. He was very anemic and dehydrated plus I think he missed Toby terribly also. Dexter was on pain meds for awhile. It worked for awhile while Toby was alive. I think Dexter gave up.
Goodbye little ones. You will be missed.
2013-02-05
2012-11-22
Black Friday Weekend Sale!
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2012-11-19
Photo Card
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2012-11-02
Meet Charlie the Hamster
Meet Charlie
Meet Charlie and Pip. They are known as Teddy Bear Hamsters. They are both available for adoption. C and P are less than a year old. Cages are included. They make great quiet furry friends. Frienship APL in Elyria Ohio. Both these hamsters are very gentle. Love to be held and petted.
Meet Charlie and Pip. They are known as Teddy Bear Hamsters. They are both available for adoption. C and P are less than a year old. Cages are included. They make great quiet furry friends. Frienship APL in Elyria Ohio. Both these hamsters are very gentle. Love to be held and petted.
2012-09-27
Looking for Vintage Gerbil Photos 1950s-1970s
My new project for the 2013 New England Gerbil Show is a collection of vintage gerbil photos dating from the 1970's and back. I found a good collection on Ebay and now I want to expand it.
Did you have gerbils growing up in the 1960's and 1970's? I would love a copy of a photo of your gerbils with a story about them.
I am even looking for old newspaper, magazine, catalogs articles about the "new" pet. Gerbils came tothe US in the 1950's as laboratory animals but people soon discovered how they make wonderful pets in the home and classroom. Many people had "gerbil farms". One such book is called "The Gerbil Farmer's Daughter". I highly recommend reading this book.
Emal me or comment here if you can help.
2012-05-25
New England Gerbil Show 2012 - Winners!
I attended the new England Gerbil Show in Nashua NH May 19, 2012. I entered 5 gerbils in the main competition. All 5 got ribbons!!
First off. The Senior class. This is where gerbils that are 2 1/2 years old and older compete. My wonderful 3 year old Agouti Toby won his second Blue Ribbon.
Next is my 1 year old Lilac Male Bobby that I bred myself. Bobby won his second 2nd Place Red ribbon in the Self Class. It was broken into categories. Bobby was in the Self/Red Eyes.
In the same class, Bobby's brother Rocket took third also. This is his first ribbon.
Last are my two girls Chole and Aster. They are Argente in the White Belly Class. This is a very competitive class. Aster got third and Chloe got an Honorable Mention. This is their first ribbons also. Chole and Aster are from the same litter as Bobby and Rocket. Maybe I have something here?
I am so proud of my kids. Lastly I brought home a new baby boy to be paired up with Chip. He is a 7 week old Silver Nutmeg. Isn't he the cutest? We named him Dusty.
First off. The Senior class. This is where gerbils that are 2 1/2 years old and older compete. My wonderful 3 year old Agouti Toby won his second Blue Ribbon.
Next is my 1 year old Lilac Male Bobby that I bred myself. Bobby won his second 2nd Place Red ribbon in the Self Class. It was broken into categories. Bobby was in the Self/Red Eyes.
In the same class, Bobby's brother Rocket took third also. This is his first ribbon.
Last are my two girls Chole and Aster. They are Argente in the White Belly Class. This is a very competitive class. Aster got third and Chloe got an Honorable Mention. This is their first ribbons also. Chole and Aster are from the same litter as Bobby and Rocket. Maybe I have something here?
I am so proud of my kids. Lastly I brought home a new baby boy to be paired up with Chip. He is a 7 week old Silver Nutmeg. Isn't he the cutest? We named him Dusty.
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