Category : Rodents : Pets & Animal

How to Care for Pet Rats

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Before you get any new pet is important to research the animal first, to check it is a suitable animal for you, and to ensure you understand the requirements of the animal. There are books on rats, although these are often out of date. The internet is a great source for finding out more about keepin

How to Tame Chipmunks

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The chipmunk is loved almost universally for its cuteness, including its bright button eyes and its endearing habit of stuffing its cheeks with food. This little rodent is native to Asia, North America and Canada, except for prairie or subtropical regions, and includes more than 20 subspecies. It fe

Big Breeds of Hamsters

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Syrian hamsters are the largest hamsters kept as pets.hamster image by Fotocie from Fotolia.comPet hamsters generally fall under two catagories: dwarf breeds (such as Campbell's, Roborovski, and Winter White hamsters) or the much larger Syrian hamsters, which are among the largest...

How to Get Rid Of Rats And Mice

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This article will explain how to get rid of rats and mice in your apartment naturally.I recently saw mice droppings in my apartment and got rid of these rodents in a few days.I refuse to use poisons to get rid of rats because firstly it is not safe and can get into your food,water or wares .So to ra

Homemade Guinea Pig Cage

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Guinea pigs are docile pets that thrive on food, companionship and exercise. In order to maintain optimal health, their habitat should be large enough to encourage activity throughout the day. Although pet stores sell a variety of cages for guinea pigs, homemade cages are less expensive, more custom

How to Tell If a Hamster Is Hybrid

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When it comes to selecting family pets, hamsters are a top choice. Children love to feel the softness of these independent, furry friends and can hardly resist their cuteness. Hybrid hamsters -- the offspring of the dwarf Campbells Russian hamster and the dwarf Winter White Russian hamster -- the on

Nutritional Needs for Squirrels

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Squirrels are a type of small rodent found in forests, cities and suburbs. Their versatility in living environment also extends to their diet, as squirrels will eat anything they can find if food is scarce. Squirrels, typically known as vegetarians, will even eat carcasses in times of food crisis. A

Ways to Play with Hamsters

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Playing with your hamster on a daily basis will provide your pet with the necessary exercise that it requires, and it will also allow your pet to get used to your scent and being handled. Hamsters become extremely active at night as they are nocturnal animals, so get your hamster out of its cage for

How to Make Friends With Fancy Rats

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Pet rats come with a variety of different colors, type of fur and features, including dumbo rats, which have ears on the sides of their heads. The various breeds of fancy rats can all be friendly, affectionate little animals if you approach and treat them properly. Rats relate exceptionally well to

How to Make a Chinchilla Cage

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Chinchillas are great pets but they do need to be confined when not under supervision. A chinchilla cage needs to be large—about 3 feet high and at least 2 X 3 feet (6 square feet) in area. If you are handy with tools and want to make a chinchilla cage for your furry friend, it’s not v

How to Feed Rats Celery

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Although a lot of people cringe at the idea of keeping a rat as a pet, these rodents are actually very sweet, smart, and entertaining creatures. Rats don't require a lot to keep them happy and healthy, but going beyond the basics when it comes to their diet can improve their overall healthy and well

How to Teach Tricks to Pet Mice

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Teaching mice to learn tricks are not the first thing that comes to mind with mice. Nevertheless, mice are intelligent creatures that can adapt to teaching techniques and be trained as a dog can. As with dogs, there is a sequential process to teaching tricks to your mouse. If you don't follow the pr