I have never fed her gerbils. I don't think I would mind, they're not expensive when you buy them frozen in bulk. Her first feed in our home was a bit difficult for a number of reasons. I finally tempted her with a rat marinated in gerbil bedding. Yum yum.
It was the only time I've had to do that. She takes rats like I take potato chips.:D I just finished feeding her a bit ago and she took it all gentle like after nuzzling the fur a bit. Just opened up her mouth and started swallowing. She's so cute!:P