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Thinking of Getting My Daughter a Hamster for Her birthday....Need Advice
I got a three story metal cage which was great, because the rat had plenty of ventilation (the plastic cages, in my opinion are kind of stuffy and not much ...
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- Hamsters are horrible pets. They just eat, poop, escape and have no regard for their owners except at feeding time. And, they only live a few years. Domestic rats ...
- My 8 year old son has 2 Russian Dwarf hampsters we got at Petsmart. He LOVES them! My husband raised hampsters as a child, so he was full of advise. Make sure you g...
- I would have to agree and kinda BooHoo the hamsters. Had one when I was little and they are skiddish and would not stay still to let you love them. All you really do...
Best Little Furry Animal
They keep their waste in one corner of their cage and don't spread it all over the place. We all really enjoyed the rat. The hamster was not as friendly and ...
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- Rat!!! BUT, be sure to get your basic "lab rat" - either grey or white. DO NOT go for the so-called "fancy" rat (the ones they bread to be pretty-usually brown). Thou...
- I've had them all. I agree that Rats are great with kids. I've never had one bite. They only live for about 2-3 years. Hamsters can be a lot harder to handle and d...
- Hi M., Sorry for the late response, but I had to put my two cents in since this subject is dear to my heart. I have had hamsters, rats and bunnies and a childhood f...
Looking for a Non-harmful Way
They were cages with bait When it would catch a mouse we could carry it ... to keep them out thoughmaybe googlehumane and safe rat removal I am sorry I know ...
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- Rats are totally disgusting, aren't they? We used to find rat poop by our back porch everyday. Finally, I went and bought a bulk container of cayannne pepper and spr...
- The best way to get rid of the rats, and safest way for both your kids, dogs and the rats themselves, is to get rid of the reason they are there in the first place. A...
- I'de be losing my mind if I were you L.. I really think I'de move and leave the problem to the next buyers/renters. Have you written your town mayor or gone to town me...
Should We Get a Guinea Pig
A more social critter is a pet Rat. Rats are smaller and more delicate but they are so ..... Their cages need cleaned frequently, they aren't durable pets. ...
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- My baby brother (14 yrs younger than me) was playing with a guinea pig when he was about that age. He was playing too rough and broke its back....the poor thing had t...
- When I was a kid (11 or 12-ish) my sister had a couple of that were great pets. Much more friendly and personable than the gerbils she had before. Since, I've heard lo...
- You're in luck! They aren't really high maintenance but can be a bit on the smelly side if you don't clean their cage out regularly (especially their urine). They do h...
What Is a Good Pet for 4 Year Old?
... if you have questions though, ask a reputable pet store or rat breeders, .... Best of all, they (and their food) are inexpensive, their cages rarely ...
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- Seems like there's been a lot of information out there lately about the problems pets like gerbils and such for young kids. Could you content her with fish? How abou...
- We have always had dogs, but as for a 'first' animal my son received it was a hermit crab when he was three. VERY small cage and very easy to take care of. Basically...
- Honestly anything as small as a gerbil or hamster should really be out of the question because they can be hurt so easy. I would suggest a rabbit because they stay cal...
Hamster or Guinea Pig
Also, cleaning those hamster cages, as you may know, can get REAL OLD after a .... I've been bitten by ONE rat. Yes, only one and it was because she had ...
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- I agree with the cat or puppy idea. They're much more fun and interactive. I'm sure you've already thought about this, but you may want to see how your kiddos intera...
- I think hamsters are great. We always had them when we were little. They can be very tame if handled a lot but they can bite (just like guinea pigs) if scared or mis...
- Hamster's sleep in the day time. That should made up your mind right there. However neither one can give a kiss or want to play.
Best Little Furry Animal
They keep their waste in one corner of their cage and don't spread it all over the place. We all really enjoyed the rat. The hamster was not as friendly and ...
Answers
- Rat!!! BUT, be sure to get your basic "lab rat" - either grey or white. DO NOT go for the so-called "fancy" rat (the ones they bread to be pretty-usually brown). Thou...
- I've had them all. I agree that Rats are great with kids. I've never had one bite. They only live for about 2-3 years. Hamsters can be a lot harder to handle and d...
- Hi M., Sorry for the late response, but I had to put my two cents in since this subject is dear to my heart. I have had hamsters, rats and bunnies and a childhood f...
Guinea Pigs
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on March 22, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
We are considering getting a 6 week old guinea pig and don't really know much about them besides the fact that they are good first time pets for kids.
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- Personally...............not knowing anything about guinea pigs...............I would not. We had a rabbit (8 yrs) and it is a lot of work and a responsibility fo...
- I would try a rat as a first time pet. They are lower maintence, groom themselves, can be litter box trained in their cage and are pretty smart. The average life span ...
- N., we just went through this about 5 months ago. Guinea pigs are great pets, but they really are not that easy. The cages must stay clean, and it has to be changed ...
Thinking of Getting My Daughter a Hamster for Her birthday....Need Advice
I got a three story metal cage which was great, because the rat had plenty of ventilation (the plastic cages, in my opinion are kind of stuffy and not much ...
Answers
- Hamsters are horrible pets. They just eat, poop, escape and have no regard for their owners except at feeding time. And, they only live a few years. Domestic rats ...
- My 8 year old son has 2 Russian Dwarf hampsters we got at Petsmart. He LOVES them! My husband raised hampsters as a child, so he was full of advise. Make sure you g...
- I would have to agree and kinda BooHoo the hamsters. Had one when I was little and they are skiddish and would not stay still to let you love them. All you really do...
Looking for a Non-harmful Way
They were cages with bait When it would catch a mouse we could carry it ... to keep them out thoughmaybe googlehumane and safe rat removal I am sorry I know ...
Answers
- Rats are totally disgusting, aren't they? We used to find rat poop by our back porch everyday. Finally, I went and bought a bulk container of cayannne pepper and spr...
- The best way to get rid of the rats, and safest way for both your kids, dogs and the rats themselves, is to get rid of the reason they are there in the first place. A...
- I'de be losing my mind if I were you L.. I really think I'de move and leave the problem to the next buyers/renters. Have you written your town mayor or gone to town me...
