Chipmunks

Description: Animal Species: Rodents / Small Pets

Newest Review: ... also contained lots of rope bridges, ladders and tubes to keep them occupied. Chipmunks are very quick and it is important to give them the chance to stay active. Both of my chipmunks were male which meant I didn't have to worry about them breeding. However when I bought them I had asked for a male and a female so be warned that some shops aren't very good at identifying their sex. I ... more

... would definately recommend buying more than one chipmunk though because they are very sociable animals. Chipmunks will eat a variety of foods including fruit, vegetables and dog biscuits. I think mine actually ate better than the rest of the family beca...more

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Chipmunks - great pets for adults and teenagers (452 words)
by - written on 18/10/08 (Very useful, 884 readings)
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Chipmunks make great pets for teenagers or adults. They take a little looking after so I wouldn't recommend them for small children. I kept two chipmunks in an outside cage for about five years. My dad built the cage which was attached to our shed so that they could have a nest box inside for when it was too cold for them to sleep outside. This worked well because they like to hibernate for part of the winter. This means you shouldn't worry if your chipmunks haven't surfaced for a while. I always found mine snuggled up together in their nest box when the ground was frosty outside. The cage also contained lots of rope bridges, ladders and tubes ... Read the complete review

An intelligent, freindly and rewarding pet! (2049 words)
by - written on 24/02/06 (Very useful, 15023 readings)
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Introduction I kept chipmunks as a teenager for over 5 years. I have a lot of experience in all areas of there care, including breeding. Unfortunately I knew nothing to begin with and my knowledge has been learnt through trial and tragedy. The one piece of advice I would give anyone considering keeping these lovely animals as pets would be do some research first, and not believe everything the pet shops tell you. Chipmunks are beautiful and intelligent creatures. They are of the rodent family and look like small stripy squirrels and they make a cute ‘chirping’ noise. They live to a fair age of up to 12 years, although average is more like 6 to 7 years (The ... Read the complete review

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