Rabbits and guinea pigs are some of the most popular pets, and for good reason: They are gentle, companionable, and easy to care for. Their diet is one of the most vital part of having a healthy and happy rabbit or guinea pig, although it can be confusing for some. Their diet has three components: [...]
Clicker Training For Small Pets By Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin Rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats and other small pets are full of energy and mischief—but you may be surprised to discover they are also trainable. Clicker training can help develop positive behaviour, as well as a bond between human and animal. The level of [...]
Download care sheet (pdf) Adult Size 4 to 5 inches long Life Span 2 to 3 years Male/Female Differences Sexing hamsters is done by eyeing the distance between the urethra and the anus; the distance is further apart in males. Both are equally handleable. Females may be more defensive while trying to nest or raise [...]
Download the care sheet here (pdf) Adult Size 12”, including 6” of tail, 3 to 5.3 oz Life Span 10-15 years Male/Female Differences Sexing sugar gliders is easy: males have a bald spot on their heads. It’s really a scent gland. Females have a pouch. Compatibility In the wild, sugar gliders live in groups 15 [...]
Download the care sheet (pdf) Adult Size 3 – 5 pounds, depending on breed Life Span 7 – 12 years, depending on breed Male/Female Differences After about 6 weeks of age, the sex organ, when pressed out with the thumb and forefinger, will appear more rounded in a male and more V shaped in a [...]
Adult Size 4 to 6 inches plus tail Life Span 3 to 4 Years Male/Female Differences Males have obvious testicles from an early age. Females have a smooth opening near her tail. Compatibility Opossums are solitary animals and each one needs a separate cage. This is an animal that does not need a “friend”. Origin [...]
Download care sheet (pdf) Adult Size 2”, about 2 ounces Life Span 2 – 3 years Male/Female Differences Young mice are difficult to sex. Sexing mice is done by eyeing the distance between the urethra and the anus; the distance is greater in males than in females. Compatibility Male mice will fight to defend their [...]
Download the Guinea Pig Care Sheet (pdf) Adult Size 1 – 2.5 lbs, 8 – 10 inches Life Span 4 – 5 Years Male/Female Differences Sexing can be difficult when young. Invert the urethra to check for a penis. There is no difference in external appearance. Genitals can be obvious on males. Compatibility Females get [...]
Download this care sheet (pdf) Adult Size Males range from 14 to 17 inches long & weigh 3-5 pounds. Females range from 12 to 14 inches and weigh 1-3 pounds. Life Span Anywhere from 7 to 10 years. Male/Female Differences One can usually tell whether a ferret is a male/female by their size and weight. [...]
Download this care sheet (pdf) Adult Size 1 inch Life Span 3 to 3.5 years Male/Female Differences Sexing is done by observing distance between anus and genitals – it’s slightly greater in males, although sexing these small animals can be difficult. Compatibility Dwarf hamsters are most compatible when they are from the same litter. Females [...]