The Shaw's Jird (Meriones shawi) is about the same size as a rat and looks like a giant version of the Mongolian Gerbil. Indeed, the two species are closely ... - [Read more]

The average lifespan of our jirds has been about 4 years, and they are low smell as compared to other similarly sized rodents that I have kept. ... - [Read more]

Information about keeping a variety of less common rodents as pets, such as jirds (Shaw's, bushy-tailed, Persian) and jerboas. - [Read more]

Find out more about this neat little dessert rodent! - [Read more]