What pet should i acquire? [[[[HELP]]]]]?
i have 2 mice and 1 hamster i want another pet..but my mom said i cant have anymore mice because they smell !! i need facilitate to figure out what the next pet i want. oh! and i live in a particularly small house.
[[[ i don't want cats, dog, reptiles, or birds]]]
Get 2 rats. I'm not kid when I say they are amazing. You can get caresheets off the internet. My infant boys dont smell and are extremely tame. Please get your pets from a rescue centre, they wont cost much and you'll be good them. Thanks xx
How about rats? I know, I know, rats are "scary". No they're not. Not the sympathetic you buy at pet stores. They're just like dogs, except smaller and you don't hold to walk them. :) They're very clean also. And whether you think your mice and hamsters are fun, the rats will be even more fun! You can truly play with rats. They're very friendly, loving animals and will bond next to you much like a dog would. You need to get at lowest possible 2, because it's cruel to keep a rat living by itself. Rats need the company of other rats, and you, of course. They call for a half hour of more of outside of cage playtime a hours of daylight.
If your mom is one of those people who hate rats, could you consider a Chinchilla? Chinchillas are MUCH more expensive to keep than a mouse or hamster or rat, though. The heat can't go above 75 degrees, or they could have a steam stroke. You also need a pretty large cage for them to live within, because they enjoy jumping from ledges. They have greatly delicate bones also. They should be out of the cage about an hour ever light of day.
Orrrrr, you could consider a ferret. These, IMO, are the most complicated to take care of. I compare them to a cross between a dog and a cat behavior/care wise. They entail a large cage, just similar to a Chinchilla. They NEED about 4 hours out of their cage for play time every day. They require annual checkups, freshly like a dog or cat, and need certain shots.
Guinea pigs are nice and cute!
A rat! They are such good pets. My feminine rat is so sweet! You can teach them to do stuff too.I think I may have accidentally qualified my rat to come to me when I tap on something and call her name, kinda cool! I permit her run around my room (closing the door and kicking the cats out of course) she always comes back to cheak on me even when I dont call her. When my town have some kinda festival I always bring her with me, she sits on my shoulder next to no problems at all and loves all the people who ask to touch her. (she kinda scare people though when she licks them lol) She has never bitten anyone even when the vet poked her near a needle. (she had a cyst that needed to be taken care of) If your going to bring back a hairless rat be sure not to get wood chips for bedding, it irritates their skin. When I hold my hoodie on she likes to travel with me in my pocket and stick her proboscis out xD
I love my rat so much, over all the cats, dogs and other rodents ive had shes the best pet ever =)
:) shes hairless!
I've hear mice don't stink, the only reason your mom would think this is whether you didn't keep the cage clean. Make certain you are cleaning their cages every week! Also I think you SHOULDN'T get a guinea pig because these animals requirement lots of space and from what you said in your question you don't have a LOT of space. Okay capably how about you try gerbils out. I know these rodents don't need a TON of space but they do need a solid amount. I've heard gerbils are nicer than hamsters, so I suggest researching gerbils! Good Luck! Hope I Helped!!
I have a guinea pig and they are great!! They do not really entail that large of a cage, they do not smell, and they are very low upholding. Also they are fairly expensive when you first purchase them, but keeping up with cage supplies and getting your bedding is really cheap.
Get rats! Emphasis on the S! They hold a good life span(1 1/2 years to 3 years on average, but some live longer) and are very unbelievably very very very(you get it) affectionate. I enjoy 3 rats and I love my special one like a daughter. Rats DO smell a little however, and cleaning their cage is really intricate work. By the way, if you get rats, receive them a BIG HUGE cage, becuase it's mean if you don't, carry a pair or more, and let them out to play EVERY DAY.
How about a Ferret? They are very interactive little creatures Funny curious and lovable, just procure a young one they need to be trained not to bite. The more you handle them the better it is for them
Answers: Rats.
* Average life span of 2-3 years.
* Length: body 9-11 inches; tail 7-9 inches.
* Nocturnal, so will be most active at night.
* Males are call bucks, females are does, and babies are pups or kittens.
* Rats are social so do best if kept with another rat (or group of rats).
* Rats reach puberty remarkably young - at 6-8 weeks of age. They shouldn't be bred this young, though, so make certain males and females are separated before this age.
* Females go into heat every 4-5 days (for approximately 24 hours) and may seem agitated or restless during this time.
* Wide range of markings, as well as variety (e.g. standard/smooth, rex, hairless, tailless).
About Keeping Rats as Pets
* Rats are intelligent, social animals that can make wonderful pets.
* Easily tamed.
* Relatively easy to charge for, but are not low maintenance pets.
* Require a fair amount of attention and exercise time outside of thier cage (at least an hour a day is ideal).
* Rats are very social and do best whether kept with other rats. Same sex pairs or groups are ideal. Males usually find along fine with other males especially if introduced at a childlike age or they are littermates. Keeping rats in groups does not make them more difficult to tame whether they are handled from a young age.
* Rats are very curious.
* Many owners compare the companionship of a rat to that of a dog.
* As a rule, males are larger and somewhat lazier than females, and enjoy a coarser coat. Females are smaller and tend to be more active and playful.
Finding a Pet Rat
* Pet stores: only if the store/staff are learned about caring for rats and keep them within appropriate, clean housing with a good diet, and toy with them regularly. Look for stores that house males and females separately, to avoid a surprise litter.
* Breeders (ratteries): probably the best option for finding a well socialized young rat. A accurate breeder will make sure the babies are socialized and handled from an rash age. Also probably your only option if looking for a particlar coat type or color.
* Shelters: consider rescuing a rat contained by need of a home - check with local shelters or rescue groups. Choose a rat beside a good temperament; rescued rats may be a little skittish or shy at first but you can probably overcome this with restraint. Avoid rats that are aggressive though, as this is harder to overcome and most rats are not aggressive.
* Whichever source is chosen, make sure the rat appears to be in worthy health and condition, and is well socialized.
* If buying an older rat, try to put together sure it has been handle from a young age.
Choosing a Pet Rat
* Try to avoid rats that are panicky when handled, especially whether they do not relax quickly, and also those that are overly quiet and calm (may be ill). Often a honest choice is a rat that is curious enough to approach you.
* Rats should be alert and active.
* The rats body should be firm and capably rounded. Younger rats are likely to be on the lean side.
* The nose, eyes, ears, and rear terminate should be clean and free from discharge.
* The coat should be clean and well groomed (healthy rats spend a great deal of time grooming). The skin on the ears and tail should be clean and pink.
* The skin should be free of sores and not red or flaky.
* Watch the rat's breathing to make sure it is not labored, and be paid sure the rat is not sneezing or having discharge from its nose or eyes (all signs of respiratory disease which is technically common in rats).
* Watch for drooling or wetness around the mouth, which can be a sign of dental problems.
Hope It Helps
You could grasp a guinea pig. They are small and not very expensive. also the vet bills would not be much.
Best of luck!
i HAVE A GUINEA PIG, THEY'RE GREAT PETS. You'll involve to buy a guidebook, on how to train them, what to feed them, and what thier squeaks say. They're fun to have and really adorable!
Fish.Guppies are small, and cute.
get another hamster so your new and ripened hamster can reproduce and then you'll never have to buy another pet ever again!
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chinchillas are cute.
