Gambian Pouched Rats

[kennyshere]

whilst they do make really good pets you have to have the time for them, and they can live quite a while. For me it was a choice between a dog or a GPR. wpuldn't want to put anyone off though, georgious!

[Trekky]

could never decide so have both although the rats out number the dogs lol

[Ratatouille]

Same here

[kennyshere]

excellent!

[robstaine]

are they harder to keep than ferrets? as I currently have 5 ferrets.

[sugarkane]

Originally Posted by robstaine

are they harder to keep than ferrets? as I currently have 5 ferrets.

5 Ferrets = 1 gpr!
I've only looked after ferrets at my old job, but I don't think there's much difference in the work factor. Daily cleans, regular full on cleans (depending on how stinky) daily food - dry, meat, fruit etc.
The hardest work all depends on how friendly & social you want them to be. My gpr has to be friendly as she's used in my job, meeting people. I have to spend half an hour to an hour playing with her in the evenings, letting her run round excercising.
They can be trained to be on a harness,just like ferrets - I never felt brave enough. They have big teeth.

[loulou]

Originally Posted by sugarkane

5 Ferrets = 1 gpr!
I've only looked after ferrets at my old job, but I don't think there's much difference in the work factor. Daily cleans, regular full on cleans (depending on how stinky) daily food - dry, meat, fruit etc.
The hardest work all depends on how friendly & social you want them to be. My gpr has to be friendly as she's used in my job, meeting people. I have to spend half an hour to an hour playing with her in the evenings, letting her run round excercising.
They can be trained to be on a harness,just like ferrets - I never felt brave enough. They have big teeth.

your GPR is great she tells me off quite loudly

[robstaine]

I had a really bitie ferret but got him out of that he used to really hurt latched on and wouldnt let got he got me on the throat once quite painful... I dont mind getting bitten I work in a shelter where we have to deal with ferals and sometimes aggressive dogs so im used to it but I probably wont get one till my ferrets go... can they go in a ferret cage?

this is what my ferret cage looks like

[sugarkane]

That type of cage would be good for gprs, good size. However some including mine, chew plastic. It would depend on the individual. Mine is kept in a large dog crate/cage thing. Filled with hanging toys & branches to make use of the high space, she has escaped from it before (spent 2 nights in my mums attic) So it's covered in wire. Should the time come when your ferret less & do decide to get a gpr,get one that is about 6 weeks old, much easier to tame at that age.
I'm terrified of being bitten by anything new, once I've been bitten-not too fussed. Ferret on the throat sounds nasty!
If I could work out how to attach a picture I'd put one of her up here to tempt you some more

[sugarkane]

Originally Posted by loulou

your GPR is great she tells me off quite loudly

She tells everyone off, but I'm sure it's extra loud for you. Someone has to tell you off
ps don't come round & beat me up now