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Intro:
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| The Necessities A cage (either a wire cage, or a glass or plastic aquarium tank) A hanging water bottle Cage bedding (see Step 1 for options) A small, stable food bowl A wire or plastic exercise wheel Hamster or gerbil food A piece of untreated wood Optional: A wire lid for a tank cage Hamster or gerbil toys (see Step 2 for options)
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| Allow enough time to buy the equipment and the animal(s) and then about 20 minutes to set up the cage.
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Rodents rule When it comes to small, furry, cute animals, hamsters and gerbils just might have a corner on the market. Those big ears, those little pink noses, how they snuggle into the palm of your hand--who can resist? If you're interested in keeping these miniature mammals in your home, follow these steps to creating a home of their own.
It's important to understand the balance of care needed to keep these animals. Remember that although caged, they're not just for display--don't make the mistake of thinking that with enough water and food they can be left to their own devices. Like any other tame animal, they like a little variety in their lives, particularly human contact. On the other hand, try to respect their space. If you're constantly reaching in the cage to pick one up, they probably won't be very happy with the arrangement. Also, these are not short-term pets--they can live up to five years. Make sure you'll be able to care for them for their life span. |
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