By guinea-pig-gal, on August 29th, 2010%
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By guinea-pig-gal, on July 27th, 2010%
Everyone loves a guinea pig. But a this lovely pet cannot be properly taken care of without the right pet cage. Your cute little friend needs a spacious and clean environment to run free, play, and be kept healthy in. Without a properly cage, your little buddy would run everywhere and possibly get into everything imaginable. He is more likely to feel safe and at home in the proper cage. We all need a little advice from time to time when choosing these kinds of things for our animals. Here are some tips to help guide you in making the right choice for your little buddy:
1. Consider the size that you are looking for. This should be the first thing that you think of when choosing a proper cage for your pet’s. All animals need to be active in order to maintain health. Like humans, animals need room to walk and run. A cage that is too small is not going to allow your little friend to do that. A cage that is suitable enough for your pet’s size, gives him room to run free and play in, and also fits where you would like to put it will be just what you need in a good cage.
2. Pet’s like to remain comfortable just like any other animal does, so bedding should be your next choice. They are going to need something to sleep on. While you are looking at your cage, think about the amount of bedding that you would like to purchase. Guinea Pigs like to hide underneath things, it tends to make them feel safe and comfortable. You can even buy them a small house to place inside of the cage. Since these are rather shy and nervous animals by nature, you will need to do everything you can to make sure that they feel safe. Be sure to leave enough room outside of the bedding for them to be able to run around in. Most bedding is made out of hay or towels.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on July 6th, 2010%
Guinea Pig Photos
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 13th, 2009%
In today’s short article, we are going to talk about bottoms. No – I don’t want to discuss your bottom – or even your guinea pig’s bottom. I want to talk about the need for incorporating a bottom when designing and building your C&C cage.

Go online and search for web pages and articles on how to build a C&C cage. The vast majority of results returned will show how to build a cage that looks less like a cage and more like a corral. If you examine it closely, you will note that this simplistic class of designs consists simply of a Coroplast bin or tub surrounded by a wire grid fence.

And I am not knocking this system. It is an absolutely fantastic and innovative design. It is both effective and efficient in its simplicity. It provides a lot of space for the money. And in my opinion, of all cubes and Coroplast designs out there; this simple, basic “pig corral” is the most economical and cost-effective design that can be had. However, there is one caveat – and it is an important one.

In my mind, this class of bottomless cage is generally safe only when used on the ground. Let me explain why.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 12th, 2009%
What is a C&C Cage?

First of all, I mention the phrase C&C cage in the title of this article. This is cage-building technology that has become more and more popular in recent years. C&C stands for Cubes and Coroplast – the two major components used to design and construct these types of cages.

In reality the word cubes does not accurately describe the construction material being used. In actuality, steel wire grids are used to construct the cage walls. They are referred to as cubes, simply because these grids are traditionally used to build storage cube systems. The steel wire grids are simply a building component in the storage cube system – just as they are a component in your C&C cage.

Coroplast is technically the brand name of the product. The name is actually a contraction of the words corrugated and plastic. Coroplast is a corrugated plastic material that comes in sheet form and is usually used to make signs. You may have seen political campaign signs, for instance, on people’s lawns made from this material.

Why Choose a C&C Cage?

The major reason that people chose C&C cages over mass-produced pet store cages is because pet store cages are generally much too small to provide a healthy environment for your pig(s). Larger cages can be difficult to find. Additionally, Guinea Pigs are social creatures so it is always recommended that they be kept in groups of two or more. This, of course, creates an even larger space requirement.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 8th, 2009%
When you go shopping for a guinea pig cage, what are the things you consider? Color? Price? An attractive design? People choose their cages based upon many different criteria. However, there is one extremely important factor that often gets overlooked or ignored.

The most commonly overlooked factor in choosing a guinea pig cage appears to be cage size. Sure, people may think they look at cage size when purchasing a cage. But, judging by the number of small, “standard” pet store cages still being purchased every year, it is clear that people do not really look at cage size.

Let’s do a little thought experiment. The average guinea pig is about 9 to 15 inches in length. The average height for a human is roughly 5’4″ to 5’10″. An average pet store cage is 24-inches by 16-inches.

Put yourself in your pig’s place. An equivalent size room for you would be approximately 8-ft by 12-feet – the size of a large bathroom or a small bedroom. So, living your entire life in a large bathroom or small bedroom may not seem horrible – but it would certainly be a challenge to get a significant amount of exercise in a space that small.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 5th, 2009%
Guinea Pigs are lovable little creatures. They make great pets, are relatively easy to care for and can be very friendly if they are brought up with care and kindness. One very important step in bringing a new guinea pig into the home is providing adequate housing.

Pet store cages are an option that many people choose. They are certainly convenient. All one needs do is choose one and take it home. The major drawback is that most cages are too small and confining to insure a healthy environment for your pig. Larger cages can often be very difficult to find – and even when they are available, they can be extremely costly.

A very viable second option is to build your own cage. You can not only save a bundle of money by building your own cage, but you can get exactly the cage you want by adding any custom features you so desire. Most importantly, you can make your cage large enough so that your pig can get adequate exercise to remain happy and healthy.

The first step will be to design the cage. The most important item to be considered will be the dimensions of the cage. The following approximate de facto standards for minimum cage sizes can be found with a fast search on the internet. Your cage should provide at least the minimum square footage suggested:
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 4th, 2009%
Your choice of cage is one of the most important considerations in determining the quality of life that your guinea pig will enjoy while living under your care. One must keep in mind that the cage is much more than just a container or enclosure to contain the cavy; it is the most major and important element in your pig’s immediate living environment. As such, the selection of a cage for your cavy is a serious matter and should be not be taken lightly.

When considering a cage, be sure that your pig has plenty of room to move around and be comfortable. Most importantly, your pig needs room to exercise. If the quarters are too cramped, your pig will not move around much and will not get its much-needed exercise. Guinea Pigs do not use exercise wheels like hamsters. Because of this they need a cage large enough to facilitate walking, hopping, “popcorning” and other full-body exercise.

Also remember that the pigs will not be the only objects taking up space in the cage. You will need to provide them with a comfortable nest box or other similar shelter. In addition, your pig will need other accessories such as a food dish, hay rack, water bottle and perhaps some toys.
Continue reading Guinea Pig Cages – is Your Guinea Pig Cage Large Enough?
By guinea-pig-gal, on December 1st, 2009%
A guinea pig is just a rodent – a tiny insignificant animal. Sure, the kids like them. But just the same, when you bring them home from the pet store, they’re just like any other possession (except they have that annoying habit of moving around) so they must be contained. So we have to toss them in a cage and give them food and water every day. They’ll be fine.

Hopefully that’s not your attitude.

Too many people seem to forget that cavies are actually living breathing beings that need to be cared for and shown the same respect that every living creature deserves. Not all people with this attitude are cold-hearted, unfeeling villains. Most are probably just well-meaning pet owners who simply haven’t done the research in order to educate themselves well enough to become knowledgeable, competent pet-owners.

As Guinea Pig C&C cage designers and sellers, we come into contact with a lot of guinea pig owners (often brand new Guinea Pig Pet owners). We also communicate with, and are monitored by various Guinea Pig Rescue organizations. As such, there is one common specific cage-related situation which keeps surfacing and which is also decidedly hazardous to your pigs’ health and safety. The purpose of this article is to alert you to this common hazard so that you can easily avoid it.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on November 21st, 2009%
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By guinea-pig-gal, on November 1st, 2009%
By guinea-pig-gal, on August 27th, 2009%
Everyone loves a guinea pig. But a this lovely pet cannot be properly taken care of without the right pet cage. Your cute little friend needs a spacious and clean environment to run free, play, and be kept healthy in. Without a properly cage, your little buddy would run everywhere and possibly get into everything imaginable. He is more likely to feel safe and at home in the proper cage. We all need a little advice from time to time when choosing these kinds of things for our animals. Here are some tips to help guide you in making the right choice for your little buddy:

1. Consider the size that you are looking for. This should be the first thing that you think of when choosing a proper cage for your pet’s. All animals need to be active in order to maintain health. Like humans, animals need room to walk and run. A cage that is too small is not going to allow your little friend to do that. A cage that is suitable enough for your pet’s size, gives him room to run free and play in, and also fits where you would like to put it will be just what you need in a good cage.

2. Pet’s like to remain comfortable just like any other animal does, so bedding should be your next choice. They are going to need something to sleep on. While you are looking at your cage, think about the amount of bedding that you would like to purchase. Guinea Pigs like to hide underneath things, it tends to make them feel safe and comfortable. You can even buy them a small house to place inside of the cage. Since these are rather shy and nervous animals by nature, you will need to do everything you can to make sure that they feel safe. Be sure to leave enough room outside of the bedding for them to be able to run around in. Most bedding is made out of hay or towels.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on August 25th, 2009%
What are C&C cages and what makes them so popular? Let’s take a closer look at the C&C cage:

As far as we can tell, the original C&C cage design was developed (and made popular) a few years ago by an innovative Guinea Pig Rescue organization. This cage style was developed as a matter of necessity so that the guinea pig shelter could efficiently house a large number of pigs in a cost-effective manner. For this reason, to this day, the C&C cage tends to have a very low cost per square-inch of living space — in other words – C&C cages tend to offer a lot of cage for the money.

The mysterious name C&C originates from the two main materials used to construct this category of small animal cage: Cubes and Coroplast.

The frame and wire lattice portion of the cage is built from wire grids normally used in the assembly of wire grid storage cubes. These square wire grids are usually 14-inches long on each edge. This sort of shelving is often seen in stores or boutiques where clothing or other items are displayed in arrays of wire grid cubes or cubbies. Hence, the first C in C&C comes from the word cube.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on August 10th, 2009%
It’s important that you provide your cavy with proper housing like a cage. This will prompt him to be more active and healthier. There are a few things you need to consider when buying Guinea Pig Cages. Some of these things include size, floor, and design. This article will give you a few tips for buying a cage for a guinea pig.
Size
Size is one of the most important considerations. Cavies need a lot of space to run around. If you want him to be more active, then you should buy the largest cage possible. At the very least, the one you choose should be 18 inches wide and 14 inches high. Some pigs like to jump, so relatively tall walls will prevent them from escaping.
Floor
One of the next things you need to consider when buying a cage is the type of floor it has. You need a cage that has a solid floor. However, these pigs have very tender feet. This means that you should avoid wire or mesh floors as it will likely injure your pig’s feet.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on January 10th, 2008%
Guinea Pig Cage
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Midwest Expandable Guinea Habitat
$29.80
Leak-proof, easy to attach and remove, washable canvas bottom. Lock-in-place doors double as ramps. Attractive epoxy coated panels provide ample play area (8 sqft. ). No tools or connection pieces required….
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Super Pet My First Home Deluxe Multi-Level Pet Home with Stand
$79.99
Super Pet My First Home 2′x2′ Multi-Floor Home Ferrets just want to have fun, and our Multi-Floor activity home is the perfect place for frisky ferrets to frolic! Quality construction with chew proof coated wire and stain resistant plastic parts. Easy to clean deep scatter-less base can be removed and replaced easily. Easy assembly with snap together setup and no tools are required. Features a dee…
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Super Pet My First Home for Rabbits
My first home is the perfect starter cage for your rabbit or ferret. It snaps together in minutes without the need for tools. My first home offers plenty of room for your favorite little critter, yet it is compact enough to place on a dresser or counter top. The deep plastic base prevents bedding from scattering while the white wire top makes for easy viewing and superb ventilation. With your own …
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It’s important that you provide your cavy with proper housing like a cage. This will prompt him to be more active and healthier. There are a few things you need to consider when buying Guinea Pig Cages. Some of these things include size, floor, and design. This article will give you a few tips for buying a cage for a guinea pig.
Size
Size is one of the most important considerations. Cavies need a lot of space to run around. If you want him to be more active, then you should buy the largest cage possible. At the very least, the one you choose should be 18 inches wide and 14 inches high. Some pigs like to jump, so relatively tall walls will prevent them from escaping.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on January 4th, 2008%
Mouse Gerbil
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Super Pet CritterTrail Extreme Challenge Habitat
$27.19
Kids love contact with critters and the exciting petting zone in the crittertrail x makes it possible. Petting zone can come off and be a safe place to keep your pet while its cage is being cleaned. Comes Complete Witha Water Bottle, Food Dish, Xtrem…
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Super Pet CritterTrail 2-Level Habitat
$29.99
For hamsters, gerbils and mice. Measures 16 x10.0 x16 . Two story home. 10 Oz Water Bottle, Food Dish, Exercise Wheel, Three Fun-Nels, And Climbing Tubes. Has Two Spacious Levels Of Living Space, Two Comfort Shelves. Two Ez Access Doorways, Also Six Loca…
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Super Pet Guinea Pig Igloo Hide-Out, Large
$3.86
Igloos are made of translucent plastic so you can see your pet inside its Igloo even when your pet thinks its hiding! Igloos are constructed from durable plastic making them easy to clean, plus they’re odor and stain resistant….
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Rotastak units for hamsters
Each of the Rotastak hamster cages comes with its own full colour assembly instructions. These plastic hamster cages are not as hard to put together as it may first look!
Rotastak units is based on a modular system which allows you to build on and create palace for your hamster pet friend.
Rotastak for hamsters
Each of the Rotastak hamster cages comes with its own full colour assembly instructions. These plastic hamster cages are not as hard to put together as it may look!
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 12th, 2007%
Gerbil Small Animal
What Small Animal (Gerbil, Hamster, Guinea Pig) is Best?
Pleas give a description of each and tell which is best. i have a gerbil right now and he is one year old. I just thought after he…passes….i could get a different pet.
What one should i get?
Okay, well I owned many rodents and this is what I have came up with. They are in order from what I wouldn’t pick to what I would.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on December 5th, 2007%
Level Ferret
How to keep ferret smell level low?
How would someone go about keeping the smell level from ferrets as low as possible?
I’ve had two ferrets, and I found that the best way to keep the musky smell to a minimum was to keep the cage clean. Use scoopable litter and scoop out their box/pan daily, or as often as possible. (I can’t remember where I read this but NEVER use pine or cedar cat litter, as the aromatic oils from the wood might cause respiratory problems.) Launder any bedding/hammocks/whatever that they have at least once every two weeks. Also wash any toys regularly.
Contrary to popular misconception the oftener you bathe your little guys and/or gals the stronger (read: worse) the smell will get. Even the gentlest ferret shampoos strip their skin and fur of the natural oils the skin makes to keep the hairs healthy. While you might think this makes the muskiness better it actually makes it worse for a little while, their skin overcompensates by making more oil and therefore more of the scent that some people find offensive. I never bathed my guys more than once every 2-3 months – unless they got into something stinky or dirty (watch out for potted plants!!!) and they smelled fine! You might feel the need to do it more or less often, depending on your (or your roommate’s or parents’) tolerance for the odor, which some people (like me) don’t particularly mind.
But when you do give them a bath, let ‘em play in the sink/tub until they get bored of, it if they want to. If you’ve got one that likes playing in the water, it is soooooo cute and funny to watch ‘em running and splashing in there! Toss in a toy or two that floats and watch the fun ensue!
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By guinea-pig-gal, on November 11th, 2007%
Hamster Cage
What hamster cage and supplies should i get for a black bear hamster?
This is my first hamster and I am so happy that my mom finally said yes.
I don’t know what type of bedding, food, cage, or toys would be good for it.
My budget is $50.
Thanks for your help!
I’ve been reading and it says that plastic cages are worse for hamsters than metal ones?
Also, how loud are they at night is there any way to quite them down?
$50 is a good budget. On petco.com, and the petco stores, there is a S.A.M. brand cage for 19.99 that is a school bus style, so just look at it on petcos website, and then find it at your local petco. next, the hamster. Pick out the biggest, shiniest one in the cage. They are anywhere from 7.99 to 10.00 at petco.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on October 10th, 2007%
Rabbit Guinea Pig
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Super Pet Guinea Pig Igloo Hide-Out, Large
$3.86
Igloos are made of translucent plastic so you can see your pet inside its Igloo even when your pet thinks its hiding! Igloos are constructed from durable plastic making them easy to clean, plus they’re odor and stain resistant….
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Super Pet Rabbit Grassy Hutch
$7.60
Grassy Hutch is an all natural grass hide-out that provides the ideal spot for your pet to rest and nest! Each nest is made of natural plant fibers hand-woven onto a sturdy support frame….
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Oxbow Daily C Chewable Vitamin Supplement For Small Animals
$4.88
Did you know that a lack of vitamin C is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in guinea pigs? Luckily, it’s also the most preventable.Oxbow’s Daily C Chewable Vitamin Supplement lets you eliminate the guesswork when it comes to making sure your pet receives a guaranteed, stabilized amount of vitamin C. Unlike the vitamin C in vitamin drops, which deteriorate and may make an animal’s dri…
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Guinea Pigs didn’t always have the renowned reputation for being a perfect, quiet pet that doesn’t make much mess. They were used long ago by the Inca tribes of Peru as a source of meat and were bred to do just that.
They are not an animal that is native to North America and therefore, it is speculated and probably true that sailors took the furry critters along on they voyages as pets. It is also speculated that in this, lie the reason for guineas pigs to have gotten the name because the sailors who brought them along as pets also sold the creatures for a ‘guinea’. They also make few sounds but of the ones they do, they squeak and squeal like a baby pig.
Natural Habitat
Guinea Pigs are actually believed to come from South America and there are still many species today that can be found. The South American pigs are thought to be living in very large family groups that can be found living in the foliage and hiding in long grass. The pigs don’t burrow and hide from other creatures because they hide in grass and trees to escape their enemies. It could be that guinea pigs are just a bit lazy because in their own natural habitat, they borrow holes that are abandoned by other diggers.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on October 5th, 2007%
Ferret Chinchilla
Signs of ringworm are typically circular patches of broken hair in ring-like whirls. These areas usually heal at their centers, growing darker than normal hair. Surrounding this darkened area is a band of inflamed, reddened skin within which the hair is also broken off short. The most common areas for ringworm to occur are the face, ear tips, tail and paws. When these areas are examined with an ultraviolet light source the broken hair shafts often fluoresce.
In the few cases where the lesions are itchy, the skin is crusty, bumpy and infected with bacteria. Ringworm of the body shows up as a flat, round patch anywhere on the skin except for the scalp and feet. The groin is a common area of infection (groin Ringworm). As the rash gradually expands, its center clears to produce a ring. More than one patch might appear, and the patches can overlap. The area is sometimes itchy.
There is a non toxic cure for pet ringworm. PetsBestRx products are highly effective in eliminating ringworm in pets quickly and safely. Many people ask, “how long does it take to get rid of ringworm”? The answer is simple…. In 3 to 5 days! PetsBestRx has antifungal and ringworm lotions to respond to every skin type and each type of pet! For more information, visit our website at www.petsbestrx.com/PetRingworm.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on October 4th, 2007%
Pig Cage
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Midwest Expandable Guinea Habitat
$29.80
Leak-proof, easy to attach and remove, washable canvas bottom. Lock-in-place doors double as ramps. Attractive epoxy coated panels provide ample play area (8 sqft. ). No tools or connection pieces required….
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Super Pet My First Home Deluxe Multi-Level Pet Home with Stand
$79.99
Super Pet My First Home 2′x2′ Multi-Floor Home Ferrets just want to have fun, and our Multi-Floor activity home is the perfect place for frisky ferrets to frolic! Quality construction with chew proof coated wire and stain resistant plastic parts. Easy to clean deep scatter-less base can be removed and replaced easily. Easy assembly with snap together setup and no tools are required. Features a dee…
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Super Pet My First Home for Rabbits
My first home is the perfect starter cage for your rabbit or ferret. It snaps together in minutes without the need for tools. My first home offers plenty of room for your favorite little critter, yet it is compact enough to place on a dresser or counter top. The deep plastic base prevents bedding from scattering while the white wire top makes for easy viewing and superb ventilation. With your own …
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Everyone’s Favorite Task – Cage Cleaning!
Cage cleaning can be unpleasant, but its really important for your piggies’ health and well being – as well as your nose!
For those of you who are allergic (or have family members who are allergic) to either the Guinea Pig Urine or the bedding, consider cleaning the cage outdoors. Use goggles, a face mask, and gloves if necessary!
The first question people usually have is – how often should I clean? The answer will vary from case to case but in general you will want to spot clean wet spots as they appear and then do a complete cleaning once per week. The best meter to use is your own nose – the cage should NEVER smell. Really.
The first thing you are going to want to have is a place to put your Guinea Pigs while you clean. This can be a second cage area, a floor pen, or even another family member for petting or playtime.
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By guinea-pig-gal, on September 21st, 2007%
Gerbil Mouse
Super Pet CritterTrail Extreme Challenge Habitat
$27.19
Kids love contact with critters and the exciting petting zone in the crittertrail x makes it possible. Petting zone can come off and be a safe place to keep your pet while its cage is being cleaned. Comes Complete Witha Water Bottle, Food Dish, Xtrem…
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By guinea-pig-gal, on September 17th, 2007%
Hamster Mouse Gerbil
Can I feed my mouse hamster/gerbil food?
I already have mouse food i just have leftover hamster food
Can you read????
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Super Pet CritterTrail Extreme Challenge Habitat
$27.19
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By guinea-pig-gal, on September 9th, 2007%
Ferret Chinchilla
How to install mesh floor to metal chinchilla/ferret cage?
We have 2 chinchillas in a large metal framed ferret cage. It currently has plastic flooring, but we want to install mesh flooring with a litter pan for easier cleaning. I have read instructions online, but they all involve stapling the mesh to a wooden frame. Our cage has a metal wire bottom. How could we attatch the mesh to the bottom securely and safely for chinchillas, who are prone to chew through anything. Thanks!
Any mesh flooring can be dangerous to chinchillas, as they can get a foot caught in it. A better option might be a metal pan on the bottom. You may find that cleaning is easier if you use fleece bedding.
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