Small Animals

Small animals make great first pets and here at The Pet Barn we have a great selection.
Rats, Mice and Guinea Pigs are fantastic companions and are also low maintenance which is great for a busy family. They are easily kept either indoors or out making them a good choice for people who live in units.
To keep one of these guys, your going to need a cage that is big enough for your pet to live in comfortably (with room to exercise), fresh food and water daily, a few toys to keep them stimulated and a nice dark, cozy place for them to curl up in when they are tired.

It is important to keep their enclosure clean by changing the bedding and giving it a good scrub out once a week. Generally males are a bit smellier than females, so depending on what you have, you may want to clean the enclosure more often. We recommend investing in a small animal essential pack which contains everything you need to keep both your small animal and its enclosure spotless.

The essential pack also includes wormer which is a must if you intend to handle your little pets (especially for children) as germs can be passed through saliva and droppings.

You will find a selection of “Rat and Mouse Mix” and “Guinea Pig Mix” in our store to feed your new pet, but we also recommend to feed fruit and veggie scraps. It is important to bear in mind that starchy foods such as potato’s and avocado’s should be avoided at all times and also lettuce to keep blockages and diarrhea at bay. Make sure you don’t feed fruit or vegetables whilst worming as they will just avoid the water mixture instead being hydrated from the other food source.

If you have a bit more space at home, here at The Pet Barn we also have chickens and ducklings. All the chickens we have are one day old, wormed and vaccinated and guaranteed laying pullets, mmmmm eggs for breakfast. You can generally expect them to start laying eggs from about 12 weeks old. For more information and what breeds of chickens and ducklings available please give us a call or come in and visit.

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