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Are guinea pigs better with or without a cagemate?
Guinea pig is a social animal, and is always better with a cagemate.
Do guinea pigs need a cagemate?
Yes. It would be great if Guinea pigs had a cagemate. Guinea pigs are very social animals and need attention all of the time. If they dont get enough attention it could lead to depression. When guinea pigs are depressed, they stop eating and that could lead to Major problems in the long run. If you dont have a cagemate for your guinea pig than you should give your piggy as much attention as possible.Good luck with your piggy!
Why ferret 6 weeks eat other ferrets?
Ferrets do not eat other ferrets, unless abused, starved, left caged and has a cagemate that dies, then the ferret might resort to cannabilism in order to survive
Can a ferret die after three weeks of not having his owner?
Yes, it is possible for a ferret to die after being separated from their owner or even a cagemate. They usually becaome very depressed and quit eating. Or the ferret was not properly taken care of.
Your guinea pig had a baby is it okay to keep her former female cage partner in the same cage as them?
Yes,you can keep her female cagemate with her unless the cage mate tries to harm the baby.If she does that you will have to keep them separated at least unti the baby is older.
My female cockatiel's budgie cagemate flew away today. Will my cockatiel be lonely?
I personally have a cockatiel of my own and his playmate flew away. He is doing absolutley fine, I just play with him when I can. I don't think its necessary for you to get a playmate for the birdy. Just train it to be nice. You can be its playmate :D
Can a pet mouse survive on its own after its cage mate has died?
Mice are social, so a single mouse can often get lonely and bored with his/her surroundings. It would be best if the mouse had a cagemate to interact with, but in the case of the death of a previous cagemate, then much caution should be observed when considering or seeking a replacement. A good deal of time should also be given for the living mouse to morn, if they were attached to their old cage mate. However, some people report having a single mouse through similar situations that seems just fine. So, it seems to depend on the mouse in question and whether or not they appear to get lonely some time after their cage mate dies.
Your budgie is 14 years old his feathers have falling out around his neck i don't know if he is pulling them out what could it mean?
Budgies can't pull out feathers that they can't reach with their beaks. If a bird is losing feathers on its head or neck, the problem is not plucking (unless a cagemate is responsible for the plucking). Bald spots are not normal for budgies, even elderly ones. You should consult an avian veterinarian.
Is a ferret okay without another ferret?
Ferrets can be okay by themselves - as long as they have plenty attention from humans and plenty of time out of their cage. My ferret is an only ferret after his cagemate died of old age at 9 years. I do not cage him, letting him free roam in a ferret proof bedroom, and I play with him a lot as he does demand my attention. If your ferret is going to be alone if you are away from home frequently, like for a job or school, then another ferret would be needed for companionship.
What does it mean when a mouse chatters constantly?
See the attached link for an explanation. I had a rescued "feeder" mouse who died very young without any apparent signs of illness. She didn't make any noise unless she was climbing around on me with her cagemate, but that's when I noticed a kind of chattering noise. Apparently (according to the attached link) mice don't usually make chattering or "conversational" noises, and if they do it is a sign of illness, usually acute respiratory disease. Unfortunately I am in Canada and have not found a vet who knows much about the care of rodents. Good luck! Here is the link: http://www.rmca.org/Resources/mousefaq.htm
How much attention does a parakeet need a day?
if you just have one parakeet, it needs as much attention as you can provide, because parakeets are naturally in flocks in the wild. a single parakeet will rely on you to be it's flock. if you can't spend much time with it during the day because you work, go to school, etc. then think about getting it a cagemate. i have two males because I'm going to college. they get along fine. you also need to let them out for at least an hour or two a day to play and socialize outside of their cage. =]
Will male gerbils fight each other in the same cage?
Males are typically calmer and less territorial than female gerbils. But with any gerbil, if it is not already a cagemate or sibling, it must be introduced properly through a split-cage method. You can find many examples of how to do this at: http://homepage.mac.com/kyleekay/tip-of-the-week/tip072003.html or http://www.twinsqueaks.com/split-tank.html Hope this helps.
