Gerbils love to burrow, climb, dig and explore. ... Gerbils love to chew on the hay and move it around during playtime. Keep at least two of these Oxbow varieties of grass hay on hand: Western Timothy, Orchard Grass, Alfalfa Hay, Brome Hay, Botanical Hay and Oat Hay.

Is it OK for gerbils to eat hay?

Hay is often best used when combined with another material, such as beddings made from wood pulp. Gerbils can use they hay when they're burrowing into the other material to support their tunnels and nests.

Is hay bad for gerbils?

Don't overfeed your gerbil hay, as it can cause diarrhea. Too much of any food is bad for gerbils, as it leaves them vulnerable to nutritional deficiencies. Gerbils don't only eat hay – they use it for their bedding. They also use it as a material to build nests and tunnels with.