Rabbits and guinea pigs can be terrific friends for children, and the relationship can be rewarding for everyone involved. It takes some work, though, parents. The main themes aren’t that different than sharing your home with a dog, or cat, or really even other humans! Teaching kids how to live with and love tiny animals … Continue Reading
Hay is messy, and takes up space. Where and how we store it can be problematic – we want it out of the way, but we need to get to it several times a day. Your hay does best in the dark, where sun can’t damage it. It also does best in dry places, with lots … Continue Reading
Other than great hay, there is nothing better than a huge variety of leaves, flowers, sticks, and other plant bits. If you are lucky enough to have a garden, you’ve got food! A lot of these things can be done in containers, and even indoors, so if you don’t have 40 acres, don’t worry. (here’s … Continue Reading
Sniffing around in the grass, feeling the sun on your back…who doesn’t enjoy a little outside time? You can certainly take your rabbit or guinea pig outdoors, if you take a few steps to keep things safe. photo credit: ink361 The most important rule: never leave your small animal outside unattended. You’ve got to be there, keeping … Continue Reading
Isn’t hay just hay? Yes and no. There are some big differences, mostly in fiber and protein content. There are grass hays, legume hays, and grain hays. Grass hays are the ones most people picture when you say hay. They are also the ones typically used with adult small animals, because the protein and fiber levels … Continue Reading
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