My fiancee has really taken to my gerbils...

...and my gerbils have taken to him. Particularly Topie and her girls. And even more particularly, Amber.

Amber loves climbing all over my fiancee, and has even learned a few tricks to keep from losing her footing.

She's quite the climber, I must say. ^_^

The sunflower seeds never stood a chance. :P

Amber and Honey are enjoying their treat--a few handfuls of Timothy hay. All of my gerbils love the stuff, and despite the fact that both my fiancee and I are allergic it's a fairly common sight at the apartment.

Timothy hay serves three purposes. a) it gives the gerbs something to chew on, which is good for their teeth; b) it adds good fiber to their diet; and c) it entertains them for a while.

Well, I suppose there is a fourth purpose: it's fun to watch them frolic in it. :)

Amber and Citrine were having a blast...but inevitably the hay either gets eaten or shredded into their bedding. It's a fleeting pleasure, I suppose, but very worth the effort.