Can Gerbils Eat Thyme? (5 Interesting Facts)

Thyme is said to be one of those herbs with a wide array of benefits for various animals. But does that include gerbils? Is it alright for gerbils to actually eat thyme? Read on, to find out.

Can gerbils eat thyme? Yes, gerbils may eat small bits of thyme now and then. From thyme, gerbils can get vitamins A and C, as well as minerals like manganese, magnesium and zinc, among others. But some gerbils may dislike the scent of thyme.

Thus if your gerbil is able to tolerate thyme, it should be alright to have it eat small bits of thyme every now and then.

Is Thyme Safe For Gerbils?

Thyme is safe for gerbils to eat. The gerbils that eat thyme seem to thrive in spite (or because) of eating it. So thyme is safe for them.

And a chemical analysis of thyme doesn’t reveal much that can be of concern to gerbils.

Is Thyme Beneficial For Gerbils?

From thyme, gerbils can get vitamins A and C, as well as minerals like manganese, magnesium and zinc. Therefore thyme can be beneficial to gerbils.

Can Gerbils Eat Thyme In The Wild?

In most of the parts of the world in which wild gerbils live as local native animals, herbs like thyme usually don’t grow. Therefore thyme is not something that wild gerbils may normally get to experience as a food.

Do Gerbils Like Thyme?

There are many gerbils that like thyme – but also quite a number of gerbils that seem to be put off by thyme’s scent. So it is a mixed score there.

Can A Gerbil Eat Thyme?

A gerbil usually has the capability to eat thyme, though a few may shun thyme due to its scent.

Those who have experience feeding gerbils thyme usually agree that it is thyme’s scent that sometimes turns gerbils off.

Can Baby Gerbils Eat Thyme?

Eating thyme should be alright for a baby gerbil, as long as the said baby gerbil isn’t put off by thyme’s scent.

If a baby gerbil actually eats thyme, it should be in very small pea-sized portions.

How Often Can Gerbils Have Thyme?

Gerbils shouldn’t have thyme often: just once or twice per month should suffice.

How Much Thyme Can Gerbils Eat?

Gerbils shouldn’t be fed on much thyme. Pinches (or pea-sized portions) of thyme should be good enough for the gerbils.

Final Verdict – Can Gerbils Eat Thyme

Gerbils may eat thyme. Thyme is quite a rich source of vitamins A and C, besides minerals like manganese, magnesium and zinc which gerbils need.

Some gerbils may dislike thyme because of its scent. But gerbils that can stand thyme may be fed on it in small ‘pea-sized’ portions occasionally.

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Rajkumar Ravichandran

Welcome to Learn About Pet. My name is Rajkumar Ravichandran and I love all pets, travel, and amazing food. I write about my passion and personal experience caring for multiple pets in this blog! ❤️