Characteristics:

Their thick fur, which can be long or short, can be black, grey, white, brown, buff, yellow, "sapphire" or red depending on the species, or a mix of any of those colors. Dwarf hamsters are the smallest, with bodies 5 to 10 cm (about 2 to 4 inches) long; the largest is the Common hamster measuring up to 34 cm long, not including a short tail of up to 6 cm.

Diet:

Their diet consists mostly of grains (such as whole grain oats and corn) but also includes fresh fruit, roots such as carrots, green parts of plants, invertebrates, and other small animals. It is very important to not give them too many treats, especially ones that are high in fat or sugar, because they may lead to the hamster getting diabetes.

Behavior:

They are excellent diggers, constructing burrows with one or more entrances and with galleries that are connected to chambers for nesting, food storage, and other activities. Dwarf hamsters catch pneumonia easily so make sure they have enough bedding(*No cedar*) and keep temperatures warm. Make sure they have a running wheel or exercise ball as they need daily exercise.

Reproduction:

Hamsters become fertile at different ages dependent on their species, but this can be from one month to three months of age. Male hamsters remain fertile for the rest of their lives, though females do not. Females are in heat approximately every four days. Breeding season is from April to October, with two to five litters of 1 to 13 young being born after a gestation period of 16 to 22 days.

Temperature:

Hamsters do best in a well-lit room of constant, moderate temperature (18 to 26°C, 64 to 80°F), in a place out of strong sunlight that could cause dangerous overheating. Dwarf hamsters like it a bit cooler. Hamsters are used to warm weather, be sure to keep the cage off the ground and away from windows.

Lifespan:

 Fancy Rats

Call Ahead!

The rats are sociable, intelligent animals and can be trained to use a litter box, come when called, and perform a variety of tricks.

Lifespan:

Pet rats live about 2 to 3.5 years.

Social behavior:

All rats are social animals, and fancy rats are no exception. It is common for rats to groom each other and sleep together. As with dogs, rats create a hierarchy, and each rat has its own place in the pack.

 Fancy Mice

Physical Description:

They can vary greatly in size, from small pet mice that are approximately 16-18 cm (6 inches or so) long from nose to the tip of the tail, to show mice that measure 30cm (12 inches) nose to tail. Pet mice weigh about 25-40 g. Fancy mice are relatively small, inexpensive, clean, and can learn to enjoy regular handling.

Caging:

Glass aquariums or cages with wire bars and plastic flooring, are the most common types of housing. A span between cage bars of less than 9mm prevents young mice from attempting to escape by forcing themselves through the bars, where they may get stuck.

Feeding:

Food for fancy mice can range from specially formulated feed mix to kitchen scraps, and is usually very inexpensive, although the latter should be avoided as it may not provide a balanced diet. In order to keep variety in their diets, mice can also eat oats, oily seeds, clean egg shell, breakfast cereal, and stale bread. Fruit and vegetables can be offered occasionally.

Lifespan:

A healthy fancy mouse will live on average 18 to 30 months, depending on genetic predisposition.

Handling:

 Hedgehogs

Not Available at this time!

ORDER FOOD!

Physical description:

All hedgehogs are primarily nocturnal, although different species can be more or less likely to come out in the daytime. The hedgehog sleeps for a large portion of the daytime either under cover of bush or grass or rock or in a hole in the ground. All wild hedgehogs can hibernate, although not all do; hibernation depends on temperature, abundance of food and species. Hedgehogs are fairly vocal, and communicate not only in a series of grunts and snuffles, but sometimes in loud squeals (depending on species). Hedgehogs perform well with other pets, including cats and dogs.

Diet:

Hedgehogs feed on insects, snails, frogs and toads, snakes, bird eggs, carrion, mushrooms, grass roots, berries, melons, and watermelons. Although hedgehogs are lactose-intolerant, they will eagerly consume cheese, milk, and dairy products, causing illness. The common pet hedgehog can however have a small portion of cottage cheese as a dietary supplement.

Lifespan:

 Guinea Pigs

Traits and environment:

Guinea pigs are large for rodents, weighing between 700 and 1200g (1.5-2.5 pounds), and measuring between 20 and 25cm (8–10 inches) in length.

Lifespan:

They typically live an average of four to five years, but may live as long as eight years.

Behavior:

Guinea pigs can learn complex paths to food, and can accurately remember a learned path for months. Their strongest and overwhelming problem solving strategy is 'activity'. While guinea pigs can jump small obstacles, they cannot climb, and are not particularly agile. They are also exceedingly good swimmers. Guinea pigs have poor sight, but well-developed senses of hearing,smell, and tact.

Diet:

 Rabbits

Degus

 Spiny Mice

 Pygmy Mice

Call ahead

 Chinchillas

Chinchillas as pets:

Chinchillas are nocturnal and typically do not like to be disturbed during the day, which may make them less favorable as pets to some people. Chinchillas are naturally very skittish creatures and generally do not like to be held, although they can become very attached to their owners if they grow up without a cage mate. Male chinchillas tend to be easier to handle because they are not subject to temperament fluctuations due to the estrus cycle. Males also lack the ability to spray urine as a defense mechanism, unlike the females.

Lifespan:

Captive chinchillas commonly live 15 years, but some have been known to live up to 20 or more.

Behavior:

Since chinchillas are very active animals, it is best to house them in a large enclosure, such as a room of their own instead of a small cage. If kept in a cage, the chinchillas need to have a large area replete with shelves or other obstacles on which to play. The cage should be taller than it is wide, as the chinchilla's natural environment is very mountainous. The chinchilla lacks the ability to sweat; therefore, if temperatures get above 25°C (80°F), the chinchilla could get overheated and may suffer from heat stroke. Active and inquisitive by nature, chinchillas need to spend some time outside of the cage (around half an hour a day and always supervised) to exercise and to satisfy their curiosity.

Diet:

Marshall Ferrets

Special order only

Physical Description:

Have an average length of approximately 20 inches (51 cm) including a 5 inch (13 cm) tail, weigh about 2-4 pounds (1 kg).

Lifespan:

Of 7-10 years.

Activity and nature:

Ferrets spend 14 to 18 hours a day sleeping and are naturally crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dusk and dawn. Though ferrets sleep more than most domesticated animals, they are very active when awake and will seek to be released from their cage to get exercise and satisfy their abundant curiosity daily. Play for a ferret will often involve hide-and-seek games, or some form of predator/prey game in which either the human attempts to catch the ferret or the ferret to catch the human. Young ferrets can actually benefit from having an older house trained ferret around when being taught to use a litter box, take baths, or have their nails clipped.

Diet: