michele
Well-Known Member
For one of my class projects we have to have a booth at the schools petstravaganza. Our booth is focusing on small animals and reptiles. I had to put the information sheet together on small mammals so if you guys wouldn't mind taking a look and telling me what you think. It is very general information and can only be one page (the entire packet will include more info on birds, reptiles, dogs and cats).
Guinea Pigs
è Average life span is 4-8 years
è Guinea Pigs are social animals and need daily interaction
è Guinea Pigs have open rooted teeth which means that they continuously grow so they need to be provided with plenty of chew toys to prevent problems
è A balance diet of a quality timothy based pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, timothy hay (available at all times), fresh water should be provided daily
è Guinea Pigs have a vitamin C deficiency. They need to have veggies rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C water drops should not be used they make the water taste bad
è Guinea Pigs need daily exercise but should never be put in an exercise ball
è Cages should be at least 7.5 square feet per pig but the bigger the better http://www.guineapigcages.com/
è Pine and Cedar beddings should never be used they can cause major health problems
Rabbits
è Average life span is ???????
è Rabbits are social animals and need daily interaction
è They need out of cage exercise daily
è Rabbits have open rooted teeth and need to be provided with lots of chew toys to prevent problems. Hard Baby toys make excellent toys
è A balanced diet of timothy based pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, timothy hay (all times), fresh water should be provided daily
è Cages should be at the minimum 30â by 30â but the bigger the better and no wire bottoms
è Pine and Cedar bedding should not be used these can cause major health problems
è Rabbits can be litter box trained
è Rabbits are safer in the house
è Rabbits in general do not like to be picked up
è Rabbits can live longer and have less health problems if they are spayed or neutered
Rats, Mice, Gerbils, and hamsters
è Gerbils, rats, and mice are social and if introduced properly can be housed with the same species, hamsters should in general be housed separately
è Pellets are the best type of food to get a balanced diet, fruits and veggies, and water should also be provided daily
è All of these small animals are good escape artist and should have secure cages
è These animals also need exercise. Exercise balls work great for them.
è Pine and Cedar beddings should never be used as they can cause health problems
è Their teeth are open rooted teeth so they should be provided with ample chew toys
Thank you all very much!
Guinea Pigs
è Average life span is 4-8 years
è Guinea Pigs are social animals and need daily interaction
è Guinea Pigs have open rooted teeth which means that they continuously grow so they need to be provided with plenty of chew toys to prevent problems
è A balance diet of a quality timothy based pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, timothy hay (available at all times), fresh water should be provided daily
è Guinea Pigs have a vitamin C deficiency. They need to have veggies rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C water drops should not be used they make the water taste bad
è Guinea Pigs need daily exercise but should never be put in an exercise ball
è Cages should be at least 7.5 square feet per pig but the bigger the better http://www.guineapigcages.com/
è Pine and Cedar beddings should never be used they can cause major health problems
Rabbits
è Average life span is ???????
è Rabbits are social animals and need daily interaction
è They need out of cage exercise daily
è Rabbits have open rooted teeth and need to be provided with lots of chew toys to prevent problems. Hard Baby toys make excellent toys
è A balanced diet of timothy based pellets, fresh fruits and veggies, timothy hay (all times), fresh water should be provided daily
è Cages should be at the minimum 30â by 30â but the bigger the better and no wire bottoms
è Pine and Cedar bedding should not be used these can cause major health problems
è Rabbits can be litter box trained
è Rabbits are safer in the house
è Rabbits in general do not like to be picked up
è Rabbits can live longer and have less health problems if they are spayed or neutered
Rats, Mice, Gerbils, and hamsters
è Gerbils, rats, and mice are social and if introduced properly can be housed with the same species, hamsters should in general be housed separately
è Pellets are the best type of food to get a balanced diet, fruits and veggies, and water should also be provided daily
è All of these small animals are good escape artist and should have secure cages
è These animals also need exercise. Exercise balls work great for them.
è Pine and Cedar beddings should never be used as they can cause health problems
è Their teeth are open rooted teeth so they should be provided with ample chew toys
Thank you all very much!