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Golden Hamster -- Golden hamsters are also called "Syrian hamsters"; "teddy bear hamsters" are Syrian hamsters with long hair. One of the most important features of the Golden Hamster is its solitary nature.
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The Average Guinea Pig's Life Expectancy -- Most people when beginning to do research on a specific pet that they wish to acquire begin by asking how long it is expected to live and this is no different with the guinea pigs. In a typical situation, the guinea pigs life expectancy can be expected to last about five years although many guinea pigs have been recorded to live up to as old as seven!
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How About A Hamster? -- Are you thinking of adopting a hamster? Maybe one of your friends has a hamster or you've seen them in pet shops. These cute little creatures are fun to watch and quite easy to care for. Before you talk to Mom and Dad about bringing one home, there are several things you need to know.
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Tips on Hamster Breeding -- Hamster breeding can sometimes be confusing for a hamster owner. Fortunately, there are only a few basic things you need to know before you start hamster breeding. It is best to breed female hamsters that are older than 4 months of age. Otherwise, the hamster may destroy its own litter. Also, do not touch the hamster babies. Otherwise your sent may get on them, and the mother hamster may not recognize it as her own baby.
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A Hamster is a Fun, Cute and Enjoyable Pet! -- Hamsters are very inquisitive and curious, just watch their twitching sniffing nose, which is constantly assessing and analyzing the environment.
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Hamster Care and Why Hamsters Make Great Pets -- A hamster usually makes an ideal pet for children and helps teach responsibility. The average lifespan of a hamster is approximately 1-3 years, and for this reason some people claim that caring for a hamster is a good way for a child to eventually learn to cope with loss.
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Hamster Cages that will Keep Your Pet Hamster Happy -- Hamsters are solitary animals, meaning they should live by themselves in their own little home, but you should try to give your hamster the biggest cage you can afford and have room for in your own house. Usually, a proper sized hamster cage is at least one square foot in size, but like I said, if you can get a bigger one your hamster will really love you for it!
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A Guide to Guinea Pigs & Children -- It may seem like a cute concept at first however, mixing guinea pigs and children can often bring about fatal consequences due to the size of the guinea pig.
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What to Feed Guinea Pigs 101 -- If you are seeking a bit of information to help you learn how to better understand and care for your guinea pig especially what to feed guinea pigs you have come to the right place.
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The Six Foods that Must Always be Kept Away from a Guinea Pig -- If you know what food you should be feeding your guinea pig, you should also know that there are some things that you shouldn't feed them.
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