Housing
Yes or No
A Petco hamster cage is appropriate for hamsters AND guinea pigs
No!
A Petco hamster cage is not appropriate for either, being much too small for both.
Yes or No
Just pellets and hay are fine for rabbits
No!
Although that is 2/3 of their diet, they also need leafy greens every day with the occasional non-leafy vegetable for treats and snacks.
Yes or No
Vet visits and routine checkups are not needed for hamsters unless you notice they are sick.
Yes!
Hamsters are very low maintenance and even if they are sick, it is hard to help them since they are so small.
Yes or No
Guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits all need wooden chews to keep their teeth from growing too long.
Yes!
All three animals have rapidly growing teeth. You can also get them cut at the vet.
Which animal needs the largest area to live and roam?
Rabbits!
They need a cage AND a roaming area. While guinea pigs, the second runner up, only need a large cage.
What two animals need hay? Rabbits, guinea pigs, or hamsters?
Rabbits and guinea pigs!
Both rodents need constant access to hay, which also helps them keep their teeth from growing.
Guinea pigs!
Guinea pigs need a large amount of veggies, both leafy and not, everyday.
Which one of the three rabbits, guinea pigs, or hamsters, can live alone?
Hamsters!
They are even happy to be alone!
What is a good choice for making a homemade hamster cage?
A plastic storage bin!
They are easy to make and safe for hamsters.
What is scatter feeding?
Scatter feeding is when the pellet based food is thrown around the cage to let the pet hunt and forage for them.
It helps them become less sedentary and encourages brain activity.
Which ones of the three rodents can not be bathed?
Rabbits and Hamsters can not be bathed!
It exposes rabbits to deathly skin irritations.
Hamsters are the same, but they are also so small and fragile that they can break multiple bones quickly from mishandling. Aswell, they are not afraid to bite their owners.
Can any of the three rodents be taken outside? If so, which ones?
All of them!
Especially rabbits and guinea pigs. The two of them love grazing outside and as long as they are protected, there is no reason to take them outside.
Hamsters can be taken outside, but it is extremely dangerous. They can slip away and run. They also do not eat hay or grass so it would be pretty much useless.