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Welcome to our rodent FAQ section, where we answer the most frequently asked questions about these fascinating little animals. Whether you're an experienced breeder and keeper or you're buying a new pet, we hope this compilation will help you with your questions.

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The following rodents are kept as pets:
Dwarf hamsters, golden hamsters, teddy hamsters, coloured mice, gerbils, coloured rats, degus, chinchillas and guinea pigs.


(Rabbits are classified as lagomorphs, which is why they are not mentioned above).

Small pets - Which rodents can be kept as pets?

In the classification system, rabbits are not rodents, but hares. It is therefore technically incorrect to refer to rabbits as rodents.


Incidentally, rabbits are not hares either, although we often say dwarf hare in colloquial language. Hares are nest fledglings (the young are born with fur and open eyes), rabbits are nest hoppers (they are born naked and their eyes only open after about 10 days). Rabbits also have much larger ears and stronger hind legs.

Small pets - rodents and rabbits, what's the difference?

Transport?

Small animals living

For transport, it is essential to capture the animals in a species-appropriate and calm manner to minimise stress.

The transport should take place in a specially designed transport box, whereby the duration of the transport must be kept as short as possible. Special care must be taken when catching the animals: Under no circumstances should rabbits be lifted by the ears or fur to avoid injury. It is also important not to grab gerbils and degus by the tail, as this can lead to the skin being torn off and the tail dying. Instead, gentle gripping techniques should be used to hold the animal safely and without harm. It is advisable to find out in advance about the specific needs and correct handling of each species to ensure the welfare of the animals during transport.

Transport?

Small animals living

For transport, it is essential to capture the animals in a species-appropriate and calm manner to minimise stress.

The transport should take place in a specially designed transport box, whereby the duration of the transport must be kept as short as possible. Special care must be taken when catching the animals: Under no circumstances should rabbits be lifted by the ears or fur to avoid injury. It is also important not to grab gerbils and degus by the tail, as this can lead to the skin being torn off and the tail dying. Instead, gentle gripping techniques should be used to hold the animal safely and without harm. It is advisable to find out in advance about the specific needs and correct handling of each species to ensure the welfare of the animals during transport.

Transport?

Small animals living

For transport, it is essential to capture the animals in a species-appropriate and calm manner to minimise stress.

The transport should take place in a specially designed transport box, whereby the duration of the transport must be kept as short as possible. Special care must be taken when catching the animals: Under no circumstances should rabbits be lifted by the ears or fur to avoid injury. It is also important not to grab gerbils and degus by the tail, as this can lead to the skin being torn off and the tail dying. Instead, gentle gripping techniques should be used to hold the animal safely and without harm. It is advisable to find out in advance about the specific needs and correct handling of each species to ensure the welfare of the animals during transport.

Transport?

Small animals living

For transport, it is essential to capture the animals in a species-appropriate and calm manner to minimise stress.

The transport should take place in a specially designed transport box, whereby the duration of the transport must be kept as short as possible. Special care must be taken when catching the animals: Under no circumstances should rabbits be lifted by the ears or fur to avoid injury. It is also important not to grab gerbils and degus by the tail, as this can lead to the skin being torn off and the tail dying. Instead, gentle gripping techniques should be used to hold the animal safely and without harm. It is advisable to find out in advance about the specific needs and correct handling of each species to ensure the welfare of the animals during transport.

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