So who is behind Crittery?
Crittery was set up to provide a useful resource regarding common and exotic rodents and small mammals, as well as helping direct people towards rescue centres that take in rodents. A significant number of pet shops are supplied by rodent farms and often give out incorrect, and sometimes, dangerous advice.
We support ethical breeding of rodents providing animals are kept in enriching habitats without overcrowding and breeding is done for the purpose of improving health and temperament with aesthetics as secondary. We do not personally agree with the practice of culling or live feeding.
To enquire about an exotic pet see our available animals page. The species we work with may change on an annual basis and is dependent on many factors, including the number of rescues we have in. Crittery breeds on a small home-run basis with resting periods for the females and where good homes are not readily available.
Species we are interested in keeping in the future include Acacia Rats, Asian Garden Dormice, Pygmy Gerbils, Richardsons Ground Squirrels, Southern Flying Squirrels and Wood mice amongst others!
We hope that you find the information on this website useful. It is composed of various websites and research we have done, in addition to our direct observation.
Be aware that exotic rodents and mammals will require a higher level of attention and care and may have complicated dietary and environmental needs. They are not something to rush into, especially if you have not kept rodents before.
If you have any comments about this website, or would like us to add yours to our link section then we are always happy to hear from you. If you can think of any additions, or corrections that would benefit this website please feel free to get in contact. New information is being found out about exotic rodents and mammals every day.
Unless otherwise stated, all images are copyright to us and may not be used without permission. If you see our images being used elsewhere, please report this and also let us know. Many thanks.
Contact Us
You can contact us via email at the following address: enquiries@crittery.co.uk or through the form on our available animals page.
