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I've had to tick hamster because I don't have any experience with any of the others. But really it depends on the person as well as the pet. Eg their age, the time they have and the space available. Hamsters are easy in many respects because they sleep all day! On the other hand they are awake most of the night, their most active time - which is why they need plenty of space in an enclosure when they are so active at night and like to do normally hamstery things like forage, and dig and run.
A hamster isn't always the best pet for a child though - especially if the child is under 9 say, it needs an adult to manage things. But then you could say that for any pet for a child.
A mouse might be a bit easier - they are nocturnal and sleep during the day but I believe they are up and about earlier than hamsters - eg during the evening. They can also climb better (and jump!).
A hamster isn't always the best pet for a child though - especially if the child is under 9 say, it needs an adult to manage things. But then you could say that for any pet for a child.
A mouse might be a bit easier - they are nocturnal and sleep during the day but I believe they are up and about earlier than hamsters - eg during the evening. They can also climb better (and jump!).
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The best pet, I think, is the one that fits in with your life and budget. One that won't cause allergies, is suitable for the amount of time you can spend on him or her each day, and is affordable.
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It all depends on which appeals to you I think. I have had hamsters, mice and guinea pigs. I loved all of them. Guinea pigs were my first small pets as a child (I also had a cat). I love their noises and the fact that they are nice and solid. I used to have mine on my lap and hand feed them dandelions and grass!