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22
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2015
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Guinea pigs' teeth grow continuously throughout their life, so they need to chew regularly to keep their teeth down to a healthy size. Chewing on their cage bars could mean they do not have enough things to chew on, but most likely they simply enjoy the feeling of the metal bars.
Why Guinea Pigs Chew
Guinea pigs are born with a natural instinct to chew. Their teeth grow continually throughout their life and chewing keeps them at a healthy length. If guinea pigs are not given enough things to chew on, they will begin chewing on items like their cage bars. If your guinea pig is chewing on her cage bars, there is no need to be alarmed. It could mean that she simply enjoys the sensation that it provides. As long as she has plenty of other chew toys designed for chewing and gnawing, your guinea pig is probably very content.
Chewing, Treats and Interaction
One fun way to get some interaction in with your guinea pigs in addition to satisfying their need to chew and p.. [More]
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Why Do Guinea Pigs Chew Their Cage South Africa? , Gunea Pig Cages South Africa , Guinea Pig Care South Africa
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01
JUL
2014
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If you love the bold personality of an Amazon parrot, but you're not sure you can deal with a bigger bird, a lovebird just might be the pet for you. Lovebirds have tons of personality, and they can be extremely affectionate with the people they bond with. They can also be rather cantankerous, so they're a better choice for someone who already has some experience keeping birds. If you're willing to learn how to care for them and don't mind the occasional nip to remind you that you might not be quite as in charge as you think you are, a lovebird makes an endlessly intriguing, albeit challenging, pet.
Lovebird Personality
Lovebirds are a little different from most pet birds, so it's important to understand their typical personality before you decide if they're the right species for you.
General Temperament
Lovebirds can make wonderful pets, but they tend to be more feisty/aggressive than a parakeet or cockatiel. Most of these birds won't remain tame unless you spe.. [More]
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Lovebirds As Pets in South Africa , Lovebird food , feeding lovebirds in South Africa , lovebird cages South Africa , Bird food South Africa , Feeding Birds South Africa , Lovebird diet South Africa
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28
JUN
2014
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What makes a good guinea pig cage? Many guinea pig owners don't realize how important housing can be. Because a guinea pig will spend a good deal of their life in his cage, it is imperative that the cage is big enough and outfitted with the proper accessories and supplies. The majority of cages marketed for guinea pigs are not large enough and many are terribly small.
What should I look for in a cage?
Many of the cages marketed for guinea pigs today are entirely too small. It's important when choosing the right cage for your cavy that you make sure the cage provides plenty of space to run and play. The minimum cage size recommended by RSPCA for two guinea pigs should be 120cm x 60cm x 45cm, however for the sake of your guinea pig's health and happiness, consider providing as large a cage for them as possible.
The minimum cage sizes are:
One guinea pig: 100cm x 50cm .. [More]
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Choosing A Guinea Pig Cage in South Africa , Buying Pet Guinea Pig Cage South Africa , Best Guinea Pig Cages , Top Cavi Cages
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28
JUN
2014
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Thinking about getting a chinchilla but you don’t know the first thing about chinchilla cages? Or maybe you just want to upgrade your chinchilla’s modest home into an upmarket chinchilla cage mansion? Either way, this article will tell you all that you need to know about chinchillas, from basic requirements to the best chinchilla cages available in South Africa.
What to Look for in Chinchilla Cages
Trying to figure out what features are necessary and important in a chinchilla cage can be a daunting task to the novice chinchilla keeper. Some of the cages in South Africa is not ideal for chinchillas for various reasons. Here are the basic things you should look for in an adequate chinchilla home.
The first thing we’ll talk about is the cage size. Chinchilla cages should be at least 100cm long by 50cm wide, and have a height of at least 60 cm, but more is better. Chinchillas really like to use vertical space in their homes. Having multi.. [More]
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Buying A Chinchilla Cage In South Africa , Choosing Your First Chinchilla Cage , Best Chinchilla Cages in South Africa
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24
JUN
2014
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Your chinchillas may start off as quite timid pets, but with plenty of love and enriching activities, they can become quite lively creatures. Chinchillas can be quite inquisitive and should be introduced to new activities and games for the duration of their 10-15 year life. Here are just a few enrichment activities.
Enriching activities for your chinchilla?
Chinchillas are prey animals, and they will spend plenty of time hiding until they become comfortable with their surroundings. They’re likely to enjoy hiding away almost as much as they love running and jumping. The enrichment activities that you choose for your chinchilla should address these natural desires – and their need to chew. You may want to consider:
Creating tunnels,
Adding boxes to hide in and jump from,
Ensuring that different levels of the housing are moved occasionally, or
Providing a chinchilla safe wheel (with a smooth surfa.. [More]
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Enrichment Activities for Chinchillas , Chinchilla Food South Africa , Caring for Chinchillas In South Africa , Feeding Chinchillas , Chinchilla Toys , Chinchilla Cages South Africa
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24
JUN
2014
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Veterinarians claim that as many as 75% of the rabbits that they treat have signs of dental disease. Although rabbit teeth seem to have a mind of their own, you can take action that will avoid your pet becoming one of the statistics. Here a quick guide to rabbit health care – starting with their teeth.
Understanding Rabbit Health Concerns
Just like humans, rabbits are very susceptible to health issues caused by diet. Generally, these concerns are due to a lack of fibre in their diet. Primary concerns often show up first in rabbit teeth; these include:
Teeth that are not worn down – rabbits wear down their teeth when eating Timothy Hay and other grasses. The normal grinding motion of the cheek teeth when eating hay, such as Timothy, is crucial to oral health, as overgrown teeth may be painful – or even fatal if a rabbit can no longer eat properly.
Obesity is another issue; rabbits need a lot of digestible and indigesti.. [More]
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Basic Healthcare For Rabbits , Timothy Hay South Africa , Rabbit Hay , Rabbit Cages South Africa , Feeding Rabbits
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21
JUN
2014
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Rabbits make fantastic pets, they love quiet spaces and require only a bit of affection from their generous owners. Ideally rabbits have at least one bunny friend to spend their days with, so they are ready for your affection when you come home in the evening. Give them this, plenty of timothy hay, and there is only one thing left to do – provide your bunnies with the perfect home. Unfortunately, that is not simply a hutch… That is only the beginning.
The Rabbit Hutch
Whether you call it a hutch or a cage and whether it is indoors or out, this is the beginning of your rabbit’s home. Consider the hutch to be a bedroom. It is a comfortable and secure space to sleep. Ideally you would have one hutch per rabbit to hide and rest in, and another larger one that all your bunnies can sleep in together (if they are in the mood for that). These should all be connected in some way, though rabbits should not have to go through each other’s be.. [More]
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Become A Responsible Rabbit Owner , Pet Rabbit Food South Africa , Rabbit Pellets South Africa , Rabbit Hutch , Rabbit Cages
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20
JUN
2014
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Flying time helps keep budgies healthy and happy. Also called parakeets and budgerigars, budgies are bright, curious and sociable birds, and they enjoy time spent outside their cages in safe environments where they can exercise and explore. Trained budgies leave and return to their cages when directed by their owners, but untrained birds can be difficult to catch.
Flying Time
Budgies need exercise and socialization time to stay healthy. Birds who never leave their cages become overweight and develop illnesses such as fatty liver disease and tumors. Budgies live in flocks in the wild, so they also need to spend time with their caregivers and other birds. Let trained budgies out of their cages into a safe room every day and allow them to fly around for an hour or so. Untrained birds also require time outside their cages but you may want to have their wings clipped for safety. Veterinary surgeons can clip budgies' wings.
Safety Precautions
Homes contain many hazar.. [More]
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Letting Your Budgies Out To Fly , Budgies South Africa , Budgie Food , Bird Pellets , Bird food , Budgie cages , Budgies Fly Time Outside Cage
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15
JUN
2014
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Your hamster may have stolen your heart even before you brought him home, but before long, you may not want to take a whiff of air near his cage. It's usually his urine that stinks so bad. If the smell of your pet hamster's urine is the first thing you notice when you enter the room you keep him in, chances are you need to change how you are taking care of your pet. Hamsters are not smelly animals -- they're super-clean -- but their cages can develop a serious odour problem if you aren't taking measures to keep bad smells at bay.
Normal Urine Odours
Urinating is one of your hamster's way of removing waste from his body. Urine is a sterile fluid that primarily contains water along with various salts, minerals, toxins, sugars and various compounds. The odour of hamster urine is typically weak, but the smell becomes more noticeable depending on what your hamster has been consuming, whether he is suffering from medical problems and whether you clean his cage as you should... [More]
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How to Control Odors in Hamster Cages , Controlling Hamster Cage Odours , Bad Smelling Hamster Cages , Getting Rid Of Hamster Odour
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14
JUN
2014
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There is a huge variety of hamsters cages on the market, but not all cages are created equally. Most of the cages that are sold as 'hamster cages' are actually suitable for dwarf hamsters and don't provide enough floor space for the larger species of syrian hamster, or have components that aren't safe for a larger hamster. A cage is the most important investment you'll make for your hamster, so you want to choose wisely.
There are various hamster housing options, each with pros and cons. To find the right one for your hamster, consider factors such as species type, safety, maintenance, budget, and above all, size.
A rule that you must always follow: Syrian hamsters cannot be housed together! They are territorial, solitary animals and will fight and inflict serious wounds to each other if not kept apart. They can, however, be kept near each other in separate housing. Dwarf hamsters MIGHT be kept together in same-sex housing.
Size it up
In the wild, hamsters h.. [More]
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Choosing Best Hamster Cage , Hamster Cages South Africa , Types Of Hamster Cages , Finding The Right Hamster Cage
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