The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

[cat;;]

Okay thank you! I plan to go to the vet but I wanted to know if that was the only case

and I don't think so, what makes you think he lost his voice?

[Keletheryl]

I have decided it would be better off for my rats if I gave them up to my local animal shelter. I have tried so hard to be able to take care of them the best I could but I just cant afford the GOOD food for them that they go through so fast, and I refuse to buy them the crappy food they sell in store. I have tried selling them, I have tried giving them to four different animal shelters, I ended up giving one of my less bonded rats to my cousin who has two male rats already, and he's doing great and getting along really well with them, which I'm extremely happy about.

I'll have to call up my local animal shelter again this weekend and beg them to take them. I honestly, even with all the research that I did beforehand, did not expect them to cost this much money. I love my boys to death, and I don't want to part with them. But I just can't do it and it's really not fair for them. I feel like a failure.

[spiderfish]

So things with the skinny breedee haven't gone well.
After two weeks of messaging, and clearly stated several times the only date we could collect, and the breeder agreeing it's fine, now it's come to it, it apparently isn't fine.
To be fair, they've offered to keep him for as long as we want, if we send a deposit, but we can't just run up to Scotland whenever we feel like it. Doesn't look like it's going to happen right now.

Looking for other options closer to home, which are all pet shops, that I'm not entirely ruling out.
Or I might just throw the idea of an APH. At least I know I can easily find a reputable breeder for one. Plus, y'know, HEDGIE.

[marlshore]

my mom finally agreed and we're going to see a batch
of Syrian hamster babies and pick one out from a breeder this
saturday !! ; v ;

also, can someone pm me for diet critiquing? I have an idea but
i'd really like to get an opinion on it [Syrian hamster diet]~

[misted]

I know this is the rodent thread but I am in desperate need of help right now, and since this kind of relates to rodents I thought I would post it. I may get a bunny for my birthday, but my mum thinks that my cats will eat it. Is there a way I can prevent that?

[orpheus.]

I know this is the rodent thread but I am in desperate need of help right now, and since this kind of relates to rodents I thought I would post it. I may get a bunny for my birthday, but my mum thinks that my cats will eat it. Is there a way I can prevent that?

There's a seperate thread for rabbits. c: Here's the link.

As long as your rabbit lives in a secure hutch I don't see how the cat will be able to get to it? Just be smart whenever you give it some roaming time and lock the cat out of the room it's in.

[darkvoodoo]

Mice:
One of my typier does had a a litter. She seems to be doing a great job.
In my splash cage, Ive found 4 dead (chewed on) pinkies in the last 2 days, but the pregnant does still look pregnant and the babies looked pretty small, so Im not sure of they were born dead or one of the does is killing them. I guess Im going to put each doe in her own cage and see.

Rats
Betty had a litter of 4, but she again built her nest too well and now she has 3. Her babies are pretty large though. Im hoping for pearl or american blue.

[Kenobi.]

I got a robo hamster at the mall today! It's so cute! It's been chillin' in its cage. It like the wheel but it can barely move it since its so tiny. So I help it by turning the wheel :3 I haven't handled it besides putting it in the cage because I don't want to freak it out, so I am letting it settle in before I take it out and what not. I am going to have to look up what kind of food to give it. Any advice?

If your going to tell me what I am doing wrong please don't reply. I am going to look up proper care and everything. I will save up for a better fitting cage, I don't want to get yelled at please <3

[cat;;]

Well I guess you already know you're doing something wrong since you said that... But I'mm just going to give advice here(:

Please don't but an animal without doing the research first. I know you have good intentions but they should get everything they need right away and it should already be at home before you get the animal.

For food I would suggest Hazel Hamster. It has everything they need and more! It's very healthy and has enough protein which many brands don't.

I hope your hammie will get lots of loving ( as I'm sure you will give ) and plenty of space to play <3

[darkvoodoo]

Betty's litter:
1 day old:


3 days old (dumbos!)


2 boys & 1 girl



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Mice