Rodentia 11 - Exotic rodents

GU Curious guinea pigs - how they feel at home This guide shows what guinea pigs need to feel comfortable in everyday family life - from the right equipment to meaningful activities. With tips for parents and discovery pages, knowledge is conveyed in a way that is easy to understand and suitable for everyday use. Important features Practical guinea pig guide from the GU small animals series With quick start pages, infographics and discovery pages (observation tips/small experiments) Contains tips for parents on how to handle children correctly with the animal Extra: reference to the free GU Pet Plus app Important advantages Helps you to avoid husbandry mistakes so that guinea pigs show typical behavior and feel safe Supports species-appropriate, family-friendly husbandry with clear step-by-step information Promotes activity and observation - ideal if children are to be actively involvedGuinea pigs appear uncomplicated - but in order for them to remain really trusting and show their typical, lively behavior, they need suitable housing conditions. This is exactly where "Curious Guinea Pigs" from the GU Small Animals series comes in: The guide bundles knowledge about a fulfilling guinea pig life and makes it so easy to understand that it can be implemented immediately in everyday life. The author, Dr. Immanuel Birmelin, a well-known behavioral researcher, shares his experiences from years of keeping and researching guinea pigs and explains what is important in practice. You will receive guidance on key topics such as equipment, care and activity - the very things that determine whether your animals feel safe and become active. The book is particularly family-friendly, with quick-start pages for a quick introduction and infographics that show important information at a glance. There are also discovery pages with observation tips and small ideas that encourage children (and adults) to understand guinea pigs better - instead of just "having" them. In addition, tips for parents help children to treat the animals correctly and respectfully. Zoo-Roco tip Guinea pigs are very much group animals: plan the housing from the outset so that your animals have social contact, opportunities to retreat and something to do. If you are unsure whether your enclosure, structure or feeding is suitable, make a note of your questions as you read - this way you can implement the tips in your home.

Guinea pigs - How to make them feel good all roundBlurbEverything beginners and real guinea pig fans need to know about keeping and the special needs of these lively rodents.needs of these lively rodents - so that animals and humans feel at home together under one roof.SummaryAll the basics and practical tips from the experts - for happy rodents Guinea pigs are mainly cute, but boring? Not at all! These little South Americans like to go on voyages of discovery and are also really clever. They love company and prove to be real chatterboxes, squeaking and cooing to keep in constant contact with their conspecifics. In the new, completely revised GU Animal Guide to Guinea Pigs, renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Immanuel Birmelin explains what these cute rodents need to feel completely at ease. Whether it's cage equipment, nutrition, care or health: you will learn everything you need to know about keeping guinea pigs in a species-appropriate way in a quick, clear and entertaining way. There are also numerous tips on how to keep the animals moving in an outdoor enclosure in the home, on the balcony or in the garden and provide plenty of variety in your guinea pigs' everyday lives.Sound expert knowledge:Renowned behaviorist Dr. Immanuel Birmelin explains everything you need to know about guinea pigs, their adorable quirks and how to keep and care for them appropriately. Varied activities: With lots of tips for an exciting and healthy guinea pig life - indoors and outdoors. Practical instructions: With easy-to-understand instructions and practical tips, the book helps you to better understand the needs of guinea pigs and provide them with a home in which they feel completely at ease.

Hamsters - How to make them feel good all roundBlurbEverything beginners and hamster fans need to know about keeping these small rodents and their special needs - so that animals and humans feel at home together under one roof Summary So your hamster feels completely at ease. Hamsters are real night owls: they only really come to life when it gets dark. Then they climb, burrow and of course "hamster" for all they're worth. In the new, completely revised GU hamster pet guide, you will learn what your hamster needs to feel completely at ease - how to acclimatize it step by step, what it likes and what keeps it healthy and how to satisfy its strong urge to move. You will find lots of ideas for exciting activities and find out how the hamster house and enclosure should look and be equipped to meet the needs of these small rodents. The guide is rounded off with tried and tested tips on selection and purchase, offspring, illnesses and veterinary emergencies. Behavioral scientist Peter Fritzsche also explains typical animal behavior. You can then test your hamster knowledge in the large online hamster quiz and be well prepared for the arrival of your new pet.Comprehensive hamster care: Find out how to keep your hamster happy and healthy from settling in to species-appropriate keeping.Creative activity ideas: Discover numerous ideas on how to encourage your nocturnal hamster's strong urge to move in a sensible and exciting way.Expert knowledge and practical tips: The guide offers practical tips on selection, care and emergencies as well as an online quiz to test and expand your hamster knowledge.

The Djungarian dwarf hamsterPhodopus sungorus from Zachrau AndreaBlurbThe Djungarian dwarf hamster is one of the smallest pets in the world and takes hearts by storm with its beady eyes, loyal gaze and soft fur. In this guide, you will learn all about the dwarf hamster's distribution and habitat, as well as everything you need to know about enclosure size, furnishings and food. Read everything you need to know to better understand the behaviour of these small rodents and how to prevent diseases. Summary The Djungarian dwarf hamster is one of the smallest pets in the world and takes hearts by storm with its beady eyes, loyal gaze and soft fur. In this guide by Andrea Zachrau, you will learn about the dwarf hamster's distribution and habitat as well as everything you need to know about enclosure size, furnishings and food. Read everything you need to know to better understand the behaviour of these small rodents and how to prevent diseases. Each volume offers you detailed, practical care instructions and you will find all the information you need to successfully breed your animals. All the important questions, from housing to furnishings, technical equipment, species-appropriate nutrition and disease prevention, are answered with numerous tricks and tips. Experienced, long-standing breeders reveal how you can encourage the animals to reproduce and raise the young in good health, all in full colour, generously illustrated and attractively designed - species by species.

Guinea pigs keeping, caring for and keeping activefrom Beck AngelaBlurbA life in pairs or in a small group, a nice enclosure and daily free run make guinea pigs happy. Optimum husbandry, a healthy diet and an understanding of their nature provide security in their daily life together. A wealth of play ideas provides variety and strengthens the relationship between humans and animals. Everything that is important for species-appropriate keeping: from the selection and housing of guinea pigs to feeding, care and activity. The plus to the book: the free KOSMOS PLUS app with additional information and films.

Dwarf rabbitkeeping, caring for and keeping active from Beck AngelaBlurbPlenty of space to hop around, dig and make hooks, a life in pairs or in a group - that's what makes dwarf rabbits happy. Optimum husbandry, a healthy diet and an understanding of their nature provide security in their daily life together. Many play ideas provide variety and strengthen the relationship between humans and animals. Everything that is important for species-appropriate keeping: from the selection and housing of dwarf rabbits to feeding, care and activity. The plus to the book: the free KOSMOS PLUS app with additional information and films.

Can my cat eat daisies? Is it safe if my Wellensitticham Ficus nibbles? Broken down by wild plants, house and garden plants, fodder plants, herbs, poisonous and medicinal plants are described with which pet animals may come into contact. With advice for individual species.

The Persian gerbil book Among the many gerbil species, Persian gerbils are something very special. Their graceful appearance and highly interesting behaviour make the "Persians", as they are affectionately called by many owners, fascinating pets. Due to their curiosity and open-mindedness towards humans, they are also real "heartbreakers" Unfortunately, there is hardly any literature on keeping and breeding these beady-eyed rodents. Author Anne Weber is editor-in-chief of the small mammal specialist magazine RODENTIA and summarises her many years of experience with the care and breeding of "Persians" here. Benefit from her practical tips and detailed husbandry descriptions so that you can enjoy your Persian gerbils right from the start! Contents:Biology,Acquisition,Husbandry,Food and water,Keeping healthy,Fun and games,Offspring

Rodentia 01 - Chinchillas Guinea pigs in the gardenDegus and their relativesSee the most beautiful rats Contents: 2 INTERN 3 EDITORIAL AND ADVISORY BOARD 5 INTERESTING FACTS 11 legal 12 Dates & TIPS 15 MY STORY: Refined guinea pig, by Marion Zeddies 16 PHOTOstory: Chinchillas, by Christian Brüggemann 23 KEEPING AND BREEDING: The keeping of chinchillas, by Anke Suchy 28 REISE: Amy and the chinchillas, by Dr Martina Raffel 34 KEEPING AND BREEDING: Chinchilla colour breeding, by Rebecca Schmidt 38 BIOLOGY: Chinchilla genetics, by Christian Brüggemann 39 POSTER: The Campbell dwarf hamster, by Christian Brüggemann 43 HEIMISCHE TIERWELT: The brown hare gives up the spoons, by Christian Brüggemann 46 REPORTAGE: Guinea pigs in the garden, by Iris Küster 51 KEEPING AND BREEDING: The breeding of Virginia opossums, by Dirk Fußbahn 54 REPORTAGE: See the most beautiful: Rat exhibitions in Germany, by Simone Grigat 58 KEEPING AND BREEDING: Together they are strong: spiny mice, by Frank Böhme & Peter Kneisel 61 KEEPING AND BREEDING: Degus and their relatives, by Sabine Gehrsitz 64 KEEPING AND BREEDING: Persian gerbil, by Michael Herting 66 ZOOLOGISCHE GÄRTEN: The Zoo of Small Mammals: Tierpark Berlin, by Christian Kern 70 SPRECHSTUNDE: Anaesthesia in small rodents and rabbits, by Andreas Küster 73 SCIENCE: What kind of house does the mouse want?, by Lars Lewejohann 76 MAUSKLICK 77 RAT & TAT 78 BOOK REVIEW 80 snickers' wild life: Wild Westphalia, by Christian Brüggemann

Rodentia 09 - Native hedgehogs Ram rabbitsGambia giant hamster ratGuinea pigs: US teddies Contents: The cover hero of this issue of your small mammal specialist magazine RODENTIA is a real favourite: the hedgehog. The photo story by editor Christian Ehrlich introduces you to these friendly spiny creatures with outstanding photographs and provides an overview, for example, of the relationship between humans and hedgehogs or the closer relationship of this insectivore.Unfortunately, most people are perhaps only familiar with hedgehogs as roadkill on our streets. However, the animals often survive a less serious accident, e.g. with other sources of danger such as lawn trimmers or leaf vacuum cleaners. Who then takes care of these unfortunate animals? For example, the hedgehog centre in Laatzen, which provides ambulance and information. Christian Ehrlich has taken an extremely interesting look behind the scenes of this excellent facility for you.“What can the finder of baby hedgehogs do?”, is a question often asked at hedgehog rescue centres. Who better to explain the hand-rearing of orphaned hedgehog babies than the active hedgehog conservationist Monika Neumeier! From the first steps to take after finding a mini hedgehog, to the right food and feeding regime, to successful reintroduction, you will learn everything you need to know to provide the little foundlings with species-appropriate care.The hibernation of the hedgehog is an amazing adaptation to the winter cold. Ulli Seewald describes its remarkable physiology and the consequences for its care. What happens in the hedgehog organism when temperatures drop outside? What is the difference between torpor and hibernation? And what can I do if I want to help hedgehogs indoors during the harsh season? Here you can find the answers to these and many other questions on the important topic of “hibernation”.Diarrhoea in chinchillas is often caused by an infection with Giardia, a protozoan. Prof. Dr Michael Fehr explains the symptoms that indicate this dangerous condition and describes how to treat it effectively. US teddies... for some breeders the most beautiful thing since guinea pigs!, is the meaningful title of this article by Sigrid Tooson. And indeed, the cute breed is currently enjoying a triumphal march through Germany, which can of course be explained by their attractive appearance, but also by their easy care. The author provides an insight into the genetics of the animals, their history, offers tips on choosing the right breed and explains everything you need to know about successfully caring for teddies.Integrating a “newcomer” into a group of rats is not easy. However, a “new” rat in the pack does not have to be a problem if you follow the practical tricks of Erika Weiss-Geissler, who provides step-by-step instructions for slowly but surely and successfully acclimatising the animals to each other. A must for all rat fans!Currently on the rise as pets are the clever Gambian giant hamster rats, extremely interesting animals. Keeping these large rodents is exciting, but not easy. Anyone seriously interested in caring for these animals should therefore not miss this article by Tanja Wendeling and Silke Holzkamp, because here you can find out everything you need to know about keeping and successfully breeding these fascinating giant hamster rats, from the right cage and suitable food to tips on handling the animals.Ram rabbits are floppy-eared animals with a charm of their own. Their round heads and long ears, as well as their calm and even-tempered nature, make these animals so popular, and rightly so. In this article, Kathrin Aretz reveals how this breed actually came about, what their typical characteristics are and what you need to look out for when caring for and breeding these little fellows, which will captivate all rabbit lovers!The right diet for your animals is, of course, one of the cornerstones of optimal husbandry. Constanze Scherf therefore takes a detailed look at species-appropriate food for gerbils. From basic food and suitable treats to advice on what you should avoid in the interests of your pets, you will find everything you need to know about this topic as a responsible animal lover. Allergies, lack of time, relocation..., all reasons why animals are sent to a home. In this report, editor Christian Ehrlich introduces the small mammals at the animal shelter in Hanover and provides examples of the important work of such facilities. A revealing look behind the scenes!And as always, many more exciting articles await you. For example, you can read a commentary on the new Animal Protection Act, a controversial discussion on the subject of “long-haired ferrets”, make sure you take advantage of the “Advice & Action” from experienced experts and enjoy the teddy hamster that adorns the poster this time. Interesting news about small mammals can be found in the “Things to know” section, in My Story Christian Ehrlich reveals tragicomic facts about “Atze” and “Elli”, the editorial monsters, and of course you can also find out what’s “New on the market”. Dates & tips are of course just as important as zoo news, and what would RODENTIA be without the adventures of Snickers, the editorial prairie dog?!Enjoy the new issue of your small mammal specialist magazine RODENTIA!

Expert tips for dwarf rabbits from practical experience How high can dwarf rabbits actually jump? Which herbs do they like? And what can you actually offer them to dig in? Rabbit expert Gabriele Linke-Grün answers these and other questions in "Der Grosse GU Kompass: 300 Fragen zum Zwergkaninchen" in an easy-to-understand way. Questions about dwarf rabbits and how to keep your pet in a species-appropriate environment. You will learn interesting and important facts about behaviour, a healthy diet and careful care, as well as many helpful tips on choosing the right rabbit, regular activities and how to handle the animals correctly. Should problems nevertheless arise, concrete suggestions are given on how to improve the handling of dwarf rabbits and correct problem behaviour.

GU - 300 questions about dwarf rabbitsConcise information on all topics relating to dwarf rabbits .How can I build up trust with my two dwarf rabbits as quickly as possible? Should I cut my long-haired Angora rabbit's fur in summer? How do I stop my rabbit from digging holes in the carpet? Gabriele Linke-Grün answers these and many other questions that arise in everyday dealings with dwarf rabbits competently and sensitively in the large GU Compass 300 Questions about Dwarf Rabbits. Whether caring, feeding or keeping busy: This compact reference book offers a wealth of practical tips to help you understand your rabbits and keep them healthy and fit. Sorted by subject areas such as nutrition or health, the questions within the areas are organised alphabetically by keyword. A glossary explains the most important technical terms. And as an extra: rabbit language.