Building a habitat

Check List:

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Plastic Bin or Cage 

-at least 104-110qt

-These dimensions work best:(34”L x 18”W x 12”H)

-Cage of similar size will work (avoid wire cages, their little legs can get stuck)  

-if you get a cage, make sure its at least 28" in length and tall enough in heigh to accommodate for the exercise wheel 

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Large Running wheel

-at least 12” in diameter

Water Bottle & Shallow water bowl (very important to have both until they learn how to use water bottle)

-Make sure it’s a ball bearing one, no spring loaded 

USE FILTERED OR BOTTLE WATER ONLY- NO TAP WATER

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Hide Hut (ex. Plastic igloos)

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Bedding/Habitat Liner 

-If you choose wood shavings, avoid cedar! (Only use aspen or pine)

-Other options: paper bedding or fleece

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Heat Source

To keep habitat between 74-76 degrees, you will need:

-Ceramic heat emitter (non-light, 100W)

-Clamp Lamp (minimum size 8.5 inch)

-Digital Heat Thermostat

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Food: 

-Good Quality Kitten food (they currently eat Purina kitten chow (yellow bag)

-dried or live meal worms for treats

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