It’s Not Always a ‘Peaceable Kingdom’ With Exotic Pets
We all love to make new friends, and it’s great to have companionship. But hanging out with others isn’t necessarily the best thing if you’re an exotic pet. Too many well-intentioned exotic pet owners worry that their birds and exotic animals are lonely, so they allow different species to interact with each other and even to share cages. For most exotic animals, however, interacting with other species is a no-no. Here are a few examples of animals you just don’t want to mix:
1. Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
These cuddly, furry pets seem like they would naturally go well together, but they should never be mixed.
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