a guinea pig they are more fun to play with for this age and live longer
A hamster tbh :D x
A dwarf hamster may be a better choice for a 13-year-old due to their smaller size and lower maintenance requirements compared to guinea pigs. Dwarf hamsters are also more independent and may be easier for a young teenager to care for. However, both animals can make great pets with proper care and attention.
Yes they are because you can sit with them and there easier to take care of but make sure u get one at a good pet store such as petsmart NOT PETCO!
No guineau pigs are much larger than hamsters, and have different habits. For example, hamsters are nocturnel and guineau pigs are not. No, they are different.
Both pets are nice choices for a 12 year old. I would probably choose a hamster because they are usually more hyper and active but more likely to bite. With a guinea pig, a bit less responsibility and patience is involved making it easier to care for.
A Ginnie pig makes SO much more noise than a hamster. Get a hamster they dont make a lot of noise and their so cuddley and cute!
It depends on your preference. Hamsters usually live to be 2 to 3 years old. Guinea pigs can live to be 8 to 10 years old. Guineas pigs are better to cuddle with. However, their litter needs to be spot cleaned every 2nd day.
The only problem would be the size. Guinea pigs drink MUCH more than a hamster would, so generally you would need a larger bottle. Also, if you used this bottle for a hamster previously, you would need to make sure it was cleaned well before using it with another animal.
This is a matter of choice. Some people prefer the hamster because it is not as noisy. Guinea pigs are very vocal. The guinea pig may be favored because of its bigger size. Both animals can make good pets.
Yes, you can use a fish tank as hamster cage and it works really well ~ better than some of the wire cages because there is no chance of the hamster's feet getting caught in the wire. The tanks are easy to clean and provide a lot of room for a wheel and toys for your hamsters. Just make sure to get the wire lids that are made for the tank and tank clips if your wheel or toys are very tall.
Obviously, your hamster is still scared of you. Try petting it, fedding it, anything that will make a hamster get to know you better.
I know the answser to this. Hamsters are way better than Gunnie pigs. I know this because I had a Very nice American ginnie pig and a Very nice American Hampster. This is the difference hamster are way cuter first of all second of all their smaller wich make them cuter for you to hold. Third of all just get a hamster their WAY nicer than ginnie pigs and im just not talking about some ginnie pigs are mean i mean ALL of them. Fourth of all im getting a hamster and naming it hammypoo. LOL!!!Also something to consider, is the fact that Hamsters (being smaller) are much more fragile than guinea pigs. It's also a fact that the maximum life span for hamsters is 3 years, whereas Guinea Pigs can live to up to 13 years.