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No, she will not bleed. When a female hamster is in estrus they will emit a very musky odor and occasionally a creamy white discharge.
Introducing a new kid to the group can be tricky. I would reccomend getting another cage and introducing them in a ferret friendly environment free of anything they can get under or behind. There will be a play for dominance including some fighting.
Hi, I was previously owned by 6 ferrets. First thing to do when considering a ferret buy the book Ferrets for dummies, read it cover to cover, then read it again. Ferrets are very tame social animals that require a huge amount of time 3 plus hours a day. and they are not Cheap by any means. I would reccomend having a savings of at least $500 just for emergencies. If you have the time, money and 6-10 year commitment they make great pets.
Hello, I have raised Hams and Dwarf Hams for a number of years. I would have to say that all of my males are the freindliest. Al;so when females come into estrus they tend to smell. JMO
HI, I am a breeder and am owned by: 27 Hamsters 13 Dwarf Hamsters 31 Cavy (americans,american satin’s, texels, silkie’s and peruvians) around 70 mice including babies 1 rat (colby) and as for non rodents we have: 79 rabbits not including litters (mini lop, checkered Giant, florida white, dutch, lionhead, and commercial does.) 2 dogs (GSD and Basset Hound) 2 cats (mixed breed rescues) 2 fire belly toads 1 horse I think I got the whole family! ;D
Your rabbit and guinea pid should get along when properly introduced. However, when they ae housed together feed guinea pig food. It is unhalthy for guinea pigs to eat rabbit foor due to the lack of Vit. C
If you doe is a smaller breed ex. 7lbs and under, It should be ok to breed her. If your doe is of a larger breed I would wait until 7 or 8 months. Also I would recomend a seperate nest box as having babies in her potty area is not good. She may tend o potty on the babies. Good Luck!
Hello, This may not count as we raise rabbits, cavy, hamsters, dwarf hamsters, mice and rats plus do rescue work but here goes ;D 79 Rabbits 27 Cavy 33 Hamsters 19 Dwarf Hamsters 23 Mice 24 Rats That includes babies We also have: 2 horses 2 dogs 1 cat 5 ferrets 2 firbelly Toads 1 Tank of gold fish And yes we do consider everyone of these guys a member of our family!
In my experience with raising my mice, I have noticed that they tend to chew on anything plastic. I keep mine in 10-gallon tanks with a mesh lid.
Hi, Most likely why you female was fighting your male is because she is already bred. Most females once they are bred and have no use for the male and will tend to fight and/or kill them. Best thing to do is to keep them seperated. Also keep an eye on her as she may have babies.
I would definately put it down stairs. In my experience as a rabbit breeder ( 16 years) the doe will sometimes move the box around to where she wants it. If she does this and the nest box is on the upstair the nest box could fall with babies in it.
Sound like your bunnies are spoiled :). Some other Ideas are hanging parrot toys, some love the ferret balls. Also see what toys they have in the pet stores. Just make sure they are bunnie safe.
Some more bad points to breeding….. Do you have an outlet for any babies? Why are you breeding? Just to have babies or to improve the breed? If you are seriously interested in breeding rabbits I would visit http://www.arba.net and take a look around. If you enjoy a challenge you may also like the showing aspect of it.
Pregnant does always need their own cages both before and after kindling. The baby KITS (not kittens) could be harmed or killed if both parents are not seperated.