Ive been tossing around the idea of getting one or even a pair for some time now. I see them occasionally on craigslist. I already have a huge double ferret nation cage. But my biggest worry is the hay they need to eat, Im severely allergic to Timothy so would need to feed some alternative hay.
How friendly are they as compared to say a pet rat? How active? Do they smell like rats do? Im pretty sensitive to smells. Are they pretty low maintance once everything is set up?

Thanks, pics would be awesome