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These small rodents can be found in the wild in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, China and Siberia. All the Golden hamsters in captivity in Britain are said to be descended from…
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All of the pet rodents can be fed a good, high quality rodent chow (pelleted food) available at pet stores. It is important to feed these high-calorie foods in restricted quantities as obesity…
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It is most convenient to house pet rodents in a glass aquarium, although cages are available specifically for these pets. Wooden cages are not suitable as rodents love to chew and can really…
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Small rodents (hamsters, rats, mice, gerbils) are very popular pets. Compared to dogs and cats, they have a shorter life-span (1-3 years depending upon the species); young children should be…
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Recently a number of less familiar rodents have been offered for sale as pets. Among these are Jirds. Little is written about their care in captivity and here the most important feature of…