Guinea pigs, pictures on page 2 1-18-07

[Genny]

I've had hamsters, 1 rat, guinea pigs and mice.

I enjoyed my little hamster, Munchkin,the most; he never bit me once, but he was an exception. Most hamsters can be snappy. They'll bite you when you reach in to get them and they aren't expecting it. I wouldn't really recommend one of them for a little girl, because some of them can try to egt away too.

My rat, Bengi, was a sweet heart. I had lots of fun with him! He enjoyed playing in the water, walking around, playing with toys. He wouldn't run from me if he got on the floor. He came when I called him. I recommend a rat for her, because they are easy to handle and they hardly ever bite.

I loved my guinea pigs, but they seem to be a little more trouble than rats or hamsters. My GPs' cages needed cleaning out every 2 days. They are messy! Sometimes they nibble. Both the ones I ever had would nibble on me from time to time. It didn't hurt, but it might scare your little girl.

I had a few mice before, but they didn't seem to want to interact with me at ALL! They try to get away and they are very fast if they get on the floor.

I guess the rat or guinea pig would be what I would pick for her.

Good Luck! I hope she loves what ever you guys decide to get!!!!!!

[GreyhoundGirl]

and they hardly ever bite.

I did not know that! I thought that rats would be the rodent which was most likely to bite. You learn something new at PT everyday.

[sanford8916]

Thanks for all the responses. My husband says no rat! So it looks like we are going with a guinea pig. We are going to first look at resues for one. I am waiting to hear back on two right now. So I have a few more question right now, I am reading alot that the cages from the store aren't big enough and alot of people talking about C & C cages, this are just the organizer things you can buy at Wal-mart, what are people using for the bottoms, it almost looks like it is that board that is foam/plastic coated presentations board stuff???? Is that right? What kind of cages do you guys use and where did you get them and how much do they cost??? Also I have read that you should get guinea pigs in pairs, do you have to if you interact with them several times throughout the day or are they truely happy with a friend to play with all the time? Thanks for any help!

[Christmas_Hamster]

It is called cloroplast I think. try www.guinapigcages.com for more info on the C&C cages

[TamanduaGirl]

zip ties and square shelving, used from thrift store

you could get a fridge tray from home dept for a bottum