Rodents
Hamsters: Fuzzy Balls of Fun
As a child, most of us grew up with hamsters or friends who had hamsters. Even our children are fascinated with the small fuzzy creatures. There are many types of hamsters, dwarf, Syrian, Russian, Chinese, and hybrid. The hamster is a burrower so they prefer to have lots of bedding to hide under as well as tubes to create little nests in. The most difficult aspect of hamsters is telling if they are female or male and being wrong. Who has bought two hamsters thinking they were the same gender and ending up with ten hamsters? I certainly have.
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Terrific Tips for Taming and Caring for Chinchillas
Caring for chinchillas (a.k.a. chin) properly is a very involved subject. They need to be feed, groomed, and tamed properly, and this takes quite a bit of work. However, it can be made simpler when you apply some of the following tips:
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Why Rats Can Be Great Pet Choices
A pet rat is a good pet that is if you don’t have an innate fear of them. If you don’t like mice, then it might not be a good idea to get a rat as a pet. Don’t be fooled though, a rat is a lot cleaner, and more sociable with other rats and humans than mice are, so if a rat suits your fancy, then get a rat for a pet. Before you do though find out all about the benefits of owing a pet rat, and how you should care for them.
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Hedgehog Handling: What Every Hedgehog Pet Owner Should Know
Should you be interested in a new pet, yet you are unsure as to what you want why not consider a small African hedgehog. These cute and friendly little critters will easily win you over with their friendly personality and charm. These small bundles of quill can make for an excellent pet, there are just like all other pets however many things to consider when looking at a hedgehog for domestic purposes. You will need to make accommodation for this animal and its natural traits such as climbing and its nocturnal nature. The best way to keep a hedgehog would be to place it in a minimum of a 20-gallon glass or plastic tank. It should be rather tall as hedgehogs like to climb, and you do not want this little critter escaping and you lose them. By placing a hedgehog in a 20 gallon tank you will be able to watch them and they will feel more comfortable in their surroundings without them becoming stressed out or scared.
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Hamsters and Gerbils Are Not Created Equal in the Pet Category
A hamster is a hamster, but not necessarily a funny one, but still a cute one to look at. Gerbils and hamsters are both members of the rodent family, but they’re very different in personality, but a lot alike in needs. If you are not sure which one you would like to have then read on a little more, and learn about the personalities and care of hamsters and gerbils.
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Reasons Why Guinea Pigs Can Be Great As Pets
Guinea pigs are cute, there’s no escaping that fact. If you want to get a couple of guinea pigs as pets, then you’ve made a good decision. They make great pets, especially if you’ve got young children in your household. Find out why a guinea pig is the best type of rodent pet you can buy, and a few other very interesting guinea pig facts.
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