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Chinchillas are one of my favorite pets, but they are not for everyone, as they are very fragile animals. I would suggest a lot of research before getting a chinchilla. But until then, here are a few pictures of cute chinchillas.

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Pictures of Ferrets

July 4th 2008 13:00

Ferrets are probably one of the more cat-like small animal pets. These guys require so much more care an attention than most buyers realize.... Until they bring home the pet. Ferrets are the type of pet that you can leave in a cage 24/7, feed and water, and occasionally let out to play. If you were to do that, you'd be in for a heap of trouble.

Ferrets are typically referred to as "cats on crack." These guys are spastic when awake, and near dead when sleeping. They're actually a very interesting creature, and a very entertaining pet.

Before you decide to get a pet ferret, you'll want to check your state regulations, as they are illegal to have as pets in some states (California being one of them).

A few ferret tips:
• Keep the litter box in a corner, as ferrets are prone to using corners of rooms and corners made by furniture.
• Keep multiple litter boxes throughout the room; although ferrets tend to use the same area, you will want more than one box.
• Make sure to purchase actual ferret food. Many people opt to feed cat food to their ferret, and this is very unhealthy as a long-term, permanent diet. Ferrets need ferret food.
• Make sure that you have your ferret spayed or neutered. Believe it or not, if you don’t spay a female ferret, and she goes into heat, if you don’t breed her, she will die. (There’s medical data stating why, but I forget off-hand. It has something to do with the hormones.)

Here are a few pictures of some really cute ferrets.

Ferret and Kitten

Ferret Leash

Ferrets like sleeping in hammacks

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More Pictures of Cute Hamsters and Hamster Cages

June 25th 2008 14:24

So, I have found even more cute pictures that what I posted in my blog post "Cute Pictures of Hamsters." Plus I've added two cage ideas near the bottom, so that if you need help trying to design or redesign your hamster's cage, you can check out on version of an aquarium style cage and one example of a plastic cage with extension options.

Remember that with the aquarium style, you want to be weary of ammonia buildup, as the hamster spends most of his time in the cage, and the aquarium doesn't allow for too much ventilation even though there's a wire screen top (that you need to have on at all times as hamsters are escape artists). So if you opt for an aquarium style, you'll want to make sure that you keep it cleaned.

As for the pictures that I've included are all of teddy bear, or Syrian hamsters.

Hamster Cages

Aquarium Hamster Cage

Extended Plastic Hamster Cage

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Pictures of Bunnies and Their Look-A-Likes

June 9th 2008 14:40

This is embarrassing having to sit here with a rabbit family

mmmmmmm

nope - not twins

I wuv you

...really I do!!!

Hurry up before the other dogs see this

No I'm not a rabbit

Awe come on - just one lick .... please I'm not going to hurt it

Back off and get your own carrot

Just too tired to care

Dad must have been drunk

This mattress is a bit lumpy

Yep, you smell like rabbit

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Hope you enjoyed the photos!!

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Pictures of Dwarf Hamsters

May 29th 2008 14:26

There are different species of dwarf hamsters; the most common being Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters, Chinese Dwarf Hamsters, Roborovski's Dwarf Hamsters, and Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamsters.

Unlike Syrian hamsters, you can typically house more than one dwarf hamster in the same cage; just make sure that you have ample room for the hamsters to be able to get away from each other if need be. Remember that it's best to keep same sex pairs, and to watch out for bullying amongst males. If you want to house 2 males, it's best to get brothers, as by introducing male hamsters at different times, you may run into territoriality and bullying.

Dwarf hamsters are still hamsters, and they can be cannibalistic, which is why it's best to get brother and sister pairs (2 males or 2 females). You'd hate for your child to go in and feed or check on the hamsters to find that he's missing one, much less see a bloody mess.

When picking out a dwarf hamster, you may want to check out thie guide/ comparison, as some dwarf hamsters are more handlible than others and some are larger or smaller than others.

Campbell's
Scientific Name: Phodopus Campbelli
Common Names: Djungarian or siberian hamster
Origin: China, mongolia, siberia
Natural Habitat: Steppes
Weight: 1 oz. (28.35 g)
Length: 3 - 4 In. (7.6 - 10 cm)
Lifespan: 1.5 - 2 Years
Temperament: slow, easy to handle

Winter White
Scientific Name: Phodopus Sungorus
Common Names: siberian or russian hamster
Origin: Kazakhstan, manchuria, mongolia, siberia
Natural Habitat: grassland, steppes
Weight: 1 - 2 oz. (28.35 - 56.7 g)
Length: 4 In. (10 cm)
Lifespan: 1.5 - 2 Years
Temperament: slow, easy to handle

Roborovski
Scientific Name: Phodopus Roborovski
Common Names: Robo, Rob or Desert hamster
Origin: China, mongolia, russia
Natural Habitat: desert, semi-desert
Weight: .5 - .75 Oz (14 - 21 g)
Length: 2 In. (5.1 cm)
Lifespan: 3 - 3.5 Years
Temperament: quick, jumpy

Chinese
Scientific Name: Phodopus Griseus
Common Names: rat-like or striped hamster
Origin: China
Natural Habitat: steppes, semi-desert
Weight: 1 - 1.5 Oz (28 - 42 g)
Length: 4 - 5 In. (10 - 13 cm)
Lifespan: 2 - 3 Years
Temperament: ranges from "Sweet" to "aggressive"

The images below are mostly of Roborvski's Dwarf Hamsters.

Using jar as a hide

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Cute Pictures of Hamsters

May 21st 2008 14:02

Ok, so this one isn't so much advice and tips, but just fun and cute pictures of Syrian Hamsters, also known as the Teddy Bear Hamster. A little background is that no matter what color pattern or price you pay for your "fancy" hamster, it's nothing more than a regular Teddy Bear Hamster.

Syrian hamsters come in a variety of colors and color patterns. Some of the common color patterns include panda bear, tortishell, black bear, albino, cinnamon, calico, cream banded, cream, rex, gray, Dalmatian, and golden hamster (the typical coloration of most Syrian hamsters

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