Rabbit & Rodent Rules

Pet	Average size	Life Span	Eats	Supplies Needed	Good Pet For Kids
Rabbit	2-13 pounds	7-10 years	grass hay, commercial pellets	cage, carrier, litter box, food and water bowls, digging box, safe chew toys	Older children. Rabbits are fragile and may scratch or bite when frightened
Hamster	6 inches	1-2 years	seeds, grains, cracked corn and pellets	cage, bedding, exercise wheel, water bottle, safe chew toys	Nocturnal; may nip if awakened during day
Guinea Pig	Few pounds	5-7 years	commercial food plus fresh fruits and vegetables	cage, covered sleeping box, toys, brush for grooming, wood shavings	Excellent pet for older children
Gerbil	About 4 inches	3-4 years	commercial seed mix, small amount of vegetables	cage, exercise wheel, hay or shavings for digging, water bottle, chew toys	Excellent for older children
Mouse	1/2 to 1 ounce	1-3 years	commercial feed, small amounts of fruits and vegetables	aquarium tank, shavings, exercise wheel, water bottle, chew toys

Information Courtesy of ASPCA