The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

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What kinds of rodents do you own?

Chinchilla/s
93
5%
Degu/s
38
2%
Gerbil/s
123
6%
Guinea Pig/s
329
16%
Hamster/s
357
18%
Mouse/mice
165
8%
Rat/s
404
20%
None :c
403
20%
None, but I'm getting some soon!
116
6%
 
Total votes : 2028

Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby cornspurrd. » Thu Feb 15, 2018 3:58 am

eeeee, My boys must be happy to be playing
then! i was confused for a second when i looked over
and Danny was Hard core boggling at Cain in
full boxing mode Lol.
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Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby Kisiel » Sat Feb 17, 2018 11:55 pm

Harlow. wrote:eeeee, My boys must be happy to be playing
then! i was confused for a second when i looked over
and Danny was Hard core boggling at Cain in
full boxing mode Lol.


Sounds like Danny was boggling due to stress not happiness. Seems to me like the other rat was trying to pick a fight but he didn't want any trouble. Bruxing and boggling can also be a sign of pain - not just happiness.
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Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby cornspurrd. » Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:48 am

Hmm, I don't know lmao Cain
is a old man who never cares to pick
fights lol.

Anywaysss, I've found these teeny tiny worm
like things on my rats. I quickly changed
their fleece deep cleaned their cage and
bathed the rats.. What are these things
and how do i get rid of them for good????
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Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby spiderfish » Mon Feb 19, 2018 10:11 am

spiderfish wrote:
Anyone around familiar with guinea pig genetics?
Need someone to tell me whether one of my girls has roaning or not. Kind of urgently.

Please PM me for pictures.
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Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby Fae the faun » Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:02 pm

Hey guys! Excited to have found the group, we've started our own little rodentry, we started originally for feeders but now we breed for pet quality as well. We absolutely adore our babies, currently we have rats, mice and as of today a Campells dwarf hamster, she'd an adorable ball of floof!
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Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby cornspurrd. » Mon Feb 19, 2018 4:24 pm

Found some stuff and i'm buying it for the rattos! They are getting their cage bleached and olive oil bathes in the mean time!
haha they are going to *not* love me!!
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Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby Valac » Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:17 pm

Hello! I was wondering if any Guinea pig owners have nail trimming tips?
I have a pig and trimming her nails is pretty scary! After a few toes she lets out a really loud squeak and freaks out. I'm always afraid I cut too far and hurt her but that's never really the case. She also has a black foot which I really hate cutting as I once clipped to far despite what I believed to be only trimming the tips :c (don't worry I put stuff on it right away and she was fine)

So anyways I was just wondering if anyone had tips to make nail trimming less stressful for her and any tips for trimming a black footed pig. Thanks so much!
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Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby meerkat boi. » Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:26 pm

    oof
    i asked my mom once again and said "well in May It will be a year since I wanted a hamster.."

    My mom said she doesn't want one because she thinks they are smelly. What bedding helps with the smell? She also thinks we don't have enough room for one but there is room for one in my room. Maybe for my birthday, as we are coming home from our holidays just before my birthday. But once again i may be going back to Estonia because mr grandad isn't feeling the greatest .
    Anyways my mom said MAYBE






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Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby mediocre mackerel » Sat Feb 24, 2018 7:44 pm

LizardsAreLovely wrote:Hello! I was wondering if any Guinea pig owners have nail trimming tips?
I have a pig and trimming her nails is pretty scary! After a few toes she lets out a really loud squeak and freaks out. I'm always afraid I cut too far and hurt her but that's never really the case. She also has a black foot which I really hate cutting as I once clipped to far despite what I believed to be only trimming the tips :c (don't worry I put stuff on it right away and she was fine)

So anyways I was just wondering if anyone had tips to make nail trimming less stressful for her and any tips for trimming a black footed pig. Thanks so much!

I miss having a guinea :( anyways, let's get to the tips

I'm definitely no expert, but I do know a few tips for dog nail trimming from online XD and I'm pretty sure they'd work on guineas too.

First, get you lil guinea used to being handled on the hands. The more they get used to it, the more comfortable it'll be. But honestly this is a dog trick btw

Get her used to around the trimmer. My dog knows the distinct smell of the trimmer, and guineas have a good sense of smell too. So maybe get her used to it? Have it around?

Treats. After a trim, how about some treats? Just my suggestions ~

Hmm a guinea with a black foot seems tough to trim. Maybe have someone holding a small flashlight to his/her foot while you from it? Since guinea and dog nails are a bit transparent ish, lights should help make the end and the root distinct. Make sure its small though and won't get in her face and eyes. It'll be very scary with all these bright lights in his/her face.
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Re: The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

Postby .Middy. » Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:01 am

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Man I am excited! Finally caught two does in heat, so should have babies on the 21st! I can’t wait to see what these pairs produce for me! Also have three more pairings in the works!

Unfortunately my second favorite doe Kiwi ended up with jacked up teeth due to injury, so I had to scrap her breeding with Killian 😭. Luckily she’s super tolerant of handling so keeping them cut down is no problem. She will live out her days as a pet here. I’ll likely be getting a few does from her breeder in the coming months which I’m excited about!
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