Harvest mice are rodents like ordinary mice – but they are SO much more specialised. And European Harvest Mice even have an adorably descriptive Latin name of Micromys minutus!* Yes, they are rodents and have their wonderfully sharp incisors for chewing grain and seed cases off of things – but they have nowhere near the … Read more
Peanuts are the talk of the town at the moment for the health and nutrition of humans – but what about your rats? Are peanuts a secret power food? Are they a health risk? Can rats be allergic to peanuts too? Just like humans – rats can eat peanuts and all their … Read more
If you have recently come across harvest mice as a possible new pet in the rodent world – join the club. Harvest mice make great little pets – and they can bring so much joy to their owners with their adorable cuteness, climbing dexterity and the great ways you can set up their habitat… Although … Read more
Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) and fancy rats (Rattus norvegicus) are two of the most common small animals people choose as a first pet – but there are quite big differences between them with regards to how they live and what they love. This quick comparison guide should help you understand these differences and give you … Read more