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Rodent Links.


To make life and updating a little bit easier I've moved all of the links except the Shopping ones on this page to aid updating. Scroll down for Chinchilla, Degus, Guinea Pig, Gerbil and Persian Jird Links. If you are looking for cages, bedding, wheels, toys/chews or other accessories to buy go to the pet shopping page which lists a number of sources which I haven't repeated here. I have put all the old links together but haven't had the chance to go through and update them yet so you might find that many of them are broken - I promise I'll get to it soon but I'm busy setting up some new pages first.

Chinchilla Links.

Here are a collection of my favourite Chinchilla links. It is possible to find a lot of information about Chins on the Internet just by doing a search on the word Chinchilla in any search engine. However not everything that you read is of high quality - many sites simply have copied "knowledge" from elsewhere which may be high quality but may also be little better than old wives tales.

The best bet for information about chinchillas is to post and read as much as possible on a forum. Take as many different views as possible and read through old threads - remember that the person that shouts loudest isn't always right, but you can always find someone who has experienced your problem before.

I've found chinchillas unlimited again - they've changed domains to Chinchillas-Unlimited.info. This site is a UK based discussion forum that is very busy and is a great place to go to chat about chinnies.

A lot of members of chinchillas unlimited also post on ChinWags and ChinsRUs - I've not been on them a lot but they seem like good boards. Personally I'm not that keen on some of the larger US based boards as you can get the odd agressive poster, but it's always worth trying if you have a problem - although remember the vet is always the first port of call with a sick chinchilla.

If you want to read more about chinchilla dental problems the Dacross vetinary dentistry website has a wealth of information.

Chin Central - a great site with some fascinating health information including an x-rays and details of vetinary treatments.



The Chinimations web site which contains lots of animated gifs of chinchillas - really worth a visit. It is part of the Cheeky Chin Club - This site is for all those 'Chin-Crazy' people out there. To entertain and inform the newcomer about the pet chinchilla.


Our Darling Chinchillas - the artwork on this site is wonderful. If you go to only one site, go to this one for the amazing chinchilla cartoons.

Save the Wild Chinchillas. Excessive hunting greatly reduced the number of wild chinchillas. Today hunting is forbidden and the animals are protected by the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Animals (CITES). Although these animals are protected, their habitat continues to be destroyed. Grazing animals, collection of wood and mining harm this endangered animals last known habitat.

Little Chinta - Chinchilla and small animal supplies.

Cheeky Chinchillas is a site with lots of chinchilla information and fun stuff such as screen savers, jigsaws and games.

Chinchilla Nutrition Page - a good page on feeding your chinchilla.

Chinchilla Quest. - A good site where owners can share their experiences with Chinchillas that also has a UK biased links page.

Sounds Made by Chinchillas is a great German site (in English) explaining chinchilla language with example sound files.

California Chins - lots of information on Chinchillas from very experienced Chinchilla owners. This has good information on health problems.

Chinchilla Links and information from SirChin.

The Chinchilla Store - Lots of UK based Chin info with a classified section.

Chinchillas Online. - Lots of Links information and stories about Chins.

The Etc Chinchilla Page This site contains the Chinchilla Yellow pages with lots of details of places that you can get stuff for your chin plus lots of information - and I think Rogaine is a really amusing name for a chinchilla.

Dacross Vetinary Dentistry are doing research into teeth problems in Chinchillas.

Chinchilla Rescue specialises in the rehabilitation and rehoming of Chinchillas as well as other small pets.

ChinnyChinChins is a new site for fun and information on UK Chinchillas.

This is a really interesting page for Moscow Zoo's Night World that contains enclosures for a range on rodents including Chinchilas, Degus and Persian Jirds.

The Rodent Appreciation Group now has its own site for people interested in exotic rodents. RAG is an organisation that exists to promote the proper care of exotic rodents and to encourage the breeding of the more unusual species by domestic owners where zoos are short of space. It is worth joining for its intersting newletter about all sorts of exotic which is available online to members.

Moncaster and Prestwood Pets are suppliers of wire mesh for making your own cages.

Pet Rescue Forums - links and forums for people interested in adopting an animal or who have animals needing a home.

Exotics Direct. I have no experience of them but these people will provide pet insurance for Chinchillas and other exotic animals. Insurance against vets bills is always a good idea

Lee has a rescue centre and hotel for small pets from rabbits to chincillas in Leicester.

Chincare LogoThe Chincare Directory. "ChinCare's mission is to provide a complete and current directory to all the internet chinchilla care sites, services and resources -English language- posted across the www". Lots and lots of resources.



Abacci Bazaar - Pet Chinchilla Supplies US based - Pet chinchilla products, books, links and HTML for pet chinchilla web site owners.

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Degu Links.

Here are a collection of Degu links that I have found - there are more links on most of the pages listed. The information on them sometimes varies so take care to read as much as possible about the Degu care.If you are looking for toys, cages or feed try the Pet Shopping page.

If you are looking for a Degu to adopt, or a home for degus, I am starting up a Degu Rescue page.

Degu Mailing Lists - there is a large collection of Degu mailing lists at Yahoo Groups. There is also an alt.degu newsgroup.

Degu Rescue - Degu Rescue by the Deguland Society especially for the owners and rescue centres that take in unwanted, or abandoned degus and try to find them loving new homes, or offer them a home for life. This doesn't seem to have been updated lately but there are some rescue centres that may have degus at the moment listed.

I just found this interesting page for Moscow Zoo's Night World that contains enclosures for a range on rodents including Degus, Chinchillas and Persian Jirds.

Octodon Degu Page - a lot of time and effort has obviously gone into this beautiful page with lots of pictures.

Degutopia - has lots of degu information, and you can also join the deguinformation email group from here.

DeguBlog - The day to day adventures of a novice degu owner. Richard shares his experiences of being the owner of three female degus that he adopted from the RSPCA.

The official Deguland society web page - lots of UK based information on Degus from Amber and Johanna Richardson who are experienced Degu owners. I just love the photo of the "heap" of Degus on the front page. There is lots of useful information here including a printable Degu book and information on care, housing and choosing your Degu as well as a breeder list and a degu rescue page. Also there is a link to the Degu of the month and the Degu Show competitions - why not enter your best degu photo and you might win a medal. Pumpkin has several hanging by her cage now!

Delightful Degus.

Chris Booton's Degu Site - this is a personal site which also has some breeders listed.

Small and Furries has information about Persian and Shaw's Jirds and Degus.

The Rodent Appreciation Group now has its own site for people interested in exotic rodents. RAG is an organisation that exists to promote the proper care of exotic rodents and to encourage the breeding of the more unusual species by domestic owners where zoos are short of space. It is worth joining for its intersting newletter about all sorts of exotic which is available online to members.

Chinchillas 2 Home sell good Chinchilla pellets and hay suitable for degus and great toys as well. Just remember not to feed anything with dried fruit.

Degu Links Page - this page has a family tree for the Octodon Degus and lots more Degu Links.

Pet Rescue Forums - links and forums for people interested in adopting an animal or who have animals needing a home.

The Degu Website is a fairly new website that the owner Melina has asked me to add a link to with lots of great pictures and information. It also has a Dutch Language version.

The Degu Den - A new site that I have been recently asked to list with some really cute degu baby pictures on it.

Galen's Garden - do natural pet products. The Degus and Chinchilla quite like the hedgerow herbs which is good as they won't touch fresh greenery.

Here is the Open Directory Project's Degu Index.

Guinea Pig Links

 Why not also try the Pet Shopping page for information on where to buy stuff for your pet.

Cavy Cages has loads of advice on making or buying a great home for your piggies.

Appeal: Could you offer a rescue guinea pig a new home? Please visit Guinea Pig Rehome to see guinea pigs desperately needing homes in your area. Many people just loose interest in their pets and dump them on rehoming centres which are full of beautiful piggies needing home, please rescue rather than buy from a petshop.

Treen's Pigs is mainly fun stuff like pics, animations and games,but there's an information section too with lots of useful stuff. This site also has a great page on building a cage like the ones on the Cavy Cages site with instructions and photos. Has an amazing collection of links that are well classified so that you can find any information that isn't available on the site and lists a very large number of UK rescues.

If you are thinking of breeding guinea pigs then read this page from Cavy Spirit first.

Barmy4Boars is a website dedicated to boars. It has lots of really useful information about keeping boars together and other issues specific to male guinea pigs. Worth a look even if you have female guinea pigs though!

Aviary Accessories do excellent rabbit hutches although the indoor guinea pig pens on the Guinea Pig Cages page are a better idea, especially in the winter. We put our guinea pigs out for the summer and now have one which can be seen on the Guinea Pig Cages page.

Cavy Madness. Not a UK site but this a great website with lots of information and a cavy community including a message board and pig-pals a system to pair up inexperienced owners with a pen pal for advice. I love the idea. The discussion board is my favorite guinea pig board as it is very friendly, and has many UK based members. It also has a rescues and adoptions section that often has piggies in the UK.

Galen's Garden - do an interesting range of herbs and natural pet health products.

Gorgeous Guineas - essential oil soaks and shampoos for guinea pigs with skin problems.

The Winking Cavy - a good shopping site with lots of cavy and other small rodent themed gifts. I particularly like their guinea pig rubber stamps and rodent jewellery.

Squeaky Pigs Rescue based in West Yorkshire always has piggies needing a home. This is also great site with an online shop for piggie gifts.

Pet Rescue Forums - links and forums for people interested in adopting an animal or who have animals needing a home.

Guinea Lynx Cavy Health Care Online! A medical and care guide for guinea pigs. Organized by main topics with links to off-site advice. This is the place to go for health information. It also has forums which have very experienced owners on them but be warned, this forum isn't quite as friendly as some. However if you need information on something like an obscure medical condition then don't be put off, they will help.

The Guinea Pig Website - "Information, Care Tips, Links, Pictures and Plenty of Cucumber" - Well worth a visit.

Cavy Rescue has guinea pigs and many other rodents up for adoption.

The Guinea Pig FAQ.

The Guinea Pig adoption network - finding new families for homeless pigges.

Scuttler Net - has some particularly good information on ringworm which we had an outbreak of just after getting Truff and Charm.

Seagulls Guinea Pig Compendium - lots of Guinea Pig Information.

Cavies.org

Diddle-dee's piggy pages

Jackie's Guinea Pigges is another nice site worth a visit.

Gerbil and Persian Jird Links.

Here are a couple of Gerbil links that I like. Suggestions for more are always welcome.

The National Gerbil Society is the main place for UK based gerbil information.

The New York Gerbil is a gerbil/jird and degu based establishment providing information on the care of these small creatures and offering a rescue to the unwanted ones and well as placing our own pups and rescued animals in permanent. I particularly like the gerbil cage accessories and furniture. homes

The Gerbil Housing Page has details of a large number of different cages for gerbils.

The Gerbil Information Page is a very good dutch page with lots of information on different species of gerbils and jirds.

Pet Rescue Forums - links and forums for people interested in adopting an animal or who have animals needing a home.

Information on Persian Jirds is not very common. Much of that written about the care of Shaw's Jirds and Mongolican gerbils is also appropriate to Persians with the exception of information on temperament. Persians get on very well with each other and can live in large groups.

Quite a few of these links have been found by searching for "persian jird" or "meriones persicus" in various search engines. It's worth trying these searches yourself to see if anything new has come up although be prepared to wade through lots of animal classification sites with no additional information. If you speak dutch you can also find quite a few dutch sites as at least some of the Persian Jirds in this country were originally imported from Holland.

Here is a very interesting post about a Persian Jird pup being raised in a Shaw's Jird litter.

The National Gerbil Society Persian Jird information.

Persian Jird Information at the Gerbil Information Page.

Small and Furries - Matthew has put a lot of work into this site which has information about a range of exotic rodents including Persian Jirds. There is have a chat forum with chats at regular times and a message board.

The Rodent Appreciation Group now has its own site for people interested in exotic rodents. RAG is an organisation that exists to promote the proper care of exotic rodents and to encourage the breeding of the more unusual species by domestic owners where zoos are short of space. It is worth joining for its intersting newletter about all sorts of exotic which is available online to members.

Here is Anne's German Persian Jird (Persische Rennmause) site. Even if you don't speak German it is still worth a visit for the great photos.

But if you do speak german why not join in at the Persian Jird Forum.

This is an interesting page for Moscow Zoo's Night World that contains enclosures for a range on rodents including Persian Jirds, Chinchillas and Degus.

Live foods direct and CJ Bird foods are sites where you can order mealworms and waxworms. Remember that you can always feed any excess to your garden birds and become the local robin's favorite person!

Fantasia Exotics is dedicated to promoting responsible ownership of Exotic animals which I think is a great idea. There are pages on all sorts of exotic animals including Persian Jirds as well as chat and mailing lists and animal classifieds.

There is now a Jird Mailing List at eGroups.

An entertaining story on how Persian Jird food storage confused archaologists can be found in articles in About Archaology, Physical Anthropology online and Geoworlds

Here is the Open Directory Project's Jird Index.

Some information on the Zagros Mountains which are a Persian Jird habitat.

A report by the WWF on the Central Persian Desert basins which are also home to the Persian Jird.

Persian Jirds (Persische Rennmause) seem to be becoming more common in Germany these days and a number of people have emailed me to ask me to link to their sites. Even if you don't speak German they are still worth a visit for the great photos.

Here is Anne's German Persian Jird site.

This is a German language but has a couple of cute pictures on it if your german isn't so good.

And here is Ramona's German language site as well. She also has links to some more Persian Jird sites. I think it's about time I improved my German!

If you're feeling scientific here's an article entitled: A Study of the Taxonomy and Karyology of Meriones Persicus in Turkey.

Here are one or two links related to other rodents - they aren't updated very often and I've just removed a few that were dead. More are always welcome - one of my favorite things about having this site is looking at the pages that people send me.

Rabbit Links

 I don't keep rabbits but just a couple of quick links that are very useful if you do.

Rabbit Rehome - if you can offer a home to an unwanted bunny please look here first.

The House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues rabbits and educates the public on rabbit care and behavior.

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