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Old 03-01-2008, 10:07 PM
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I'm thinking about getting a pair of these once I've done a bit of research. Does anybody keep them, if so how?
I know they do better housed on there own so if I got two jenny cages would that be ok, or are they not ideal?

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Old 03-01-2008, 10:22 PM
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Hi Amber

The Jenny cages would probably do an STO very nicely, they would have plenty of space and it leaves you lots of room for toys/beds/hanging cubes/ropes.

The only thing I would be careful of is that the cage bars are close enough together that an STO couldnt escape. I cant think off the top of my head how small the bar spacing is on jennys, but it might be too large for a youngster.

These are much more common pets in America, so you will usually see american cage makes quoted. There are some useful pictures of setups here though:
http://www.knowyoursto.com/articles/...roupcages.html
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Old 03-01-2008, 10:31 PM
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Ok thanks, I shall have a read
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ive been looking into these they look real interesting!
let us know if you get one!
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Old 04-01-2008, 10:06 PM
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Love them, love them!
I will be putting my male in with one of the females next week - wish me luck!

They make fantastic pets, really cuddly, not too fast, nosey, cute and intelligent - what more could you want?!
(except keeping them in a group of course - you should hear the noises the females make when the male goes in there, they're definatley solitary!)

That website linked to is very good...
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Old 05-01-2008, 12:18 AM
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picies!!!
please!
gosh i so want some now lol and the good thig is there is a breeder neer me and they are cheap un like suger gliders and that!
just gota persuade my mum and dad wich shouldnt be too hard as dads been in a good mood latley and has let me get a corn and soon a royal
hehe!!
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Ally, which would you say make the better pet, male or female? Or is there a difference in personality at all?
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:14 PM
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Hopefully I'll be getting a cage sorted this week, then its just a case of finding some for sale
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Ally, which would you say make the better pet, male or female? Or is there a difference in personality at all?
I'd say probably male. They're a bit more laid back and bigger, although my females are real sweeties too, just a bit more 'busy' when you get them out.
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