The mouse was probably satin. In a message dated 4/30/2006 7:48:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Scylla1958@... writes: I was in a pet shop today and saw the...
I would love to have you educate me on hamsters. I have had the old fashioned golden (I know it's a color) and the ones I have now are Dwarfs (Have no idea...
I definitely agree that hamsters are not really the ideal pet for children, especially young children. When I got my very first hamster, the first thing I...
Andrew
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... I would recommend the Pet Web Site hamster section (formerly known as The Complete Hamster Site). This link will get you right to information on the five...
... think it depends a lot on the child. If they are sensible, careful and handle the hamster carefully and don't try to rush things, it can work well but in...
... males. It sounds as if there is controversy on whether this really alters the temperament or not. It seems that many, many rats are altered for this...
I consider my hamsters to be tame when they are comfortable with being handled. This means when they don't mind being picked up, do not tense up or try to run...
Andrew
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From what you say, I'd better stick with mice. They come to me when I open the container top, and enjoy romping around with me. They're fun to be with. They...
Hi Linda, You said quite a lot, but you never once answered my question. What behaviors constitute tameness in hamsters -- the five species, since you tell me...
First of all, my hamster never pee on me. When I was very much younger, I just to train my hamsters so they would do a performand to my mother, climbing...
I have had hamsters for many, many years, mice for some 5 or 6 years. Now, after reading all the great things people say about rats, I got a pair of brothers....
I consider my hamsters to be tame when they are comfortable with being handled. This means when they don't mind being picked up, do not tense up or try to run...
Andrew
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Thank You to everyone who voted for them. Hecuba,Oreo,& Scribbles send their Thanks to for voting them the 1st place winner :) Also, if you want to vote for...
... So, a tame hamster is a hamster that doesn't bite. For fun and good times, affection and good humor, I recommend a mouse. For viewing cute antics, perhaps...
May contest is up and running. Go vote for your favorite. I am accepting entries for the June show. We have 11 wonderful cute entries this month. Check out the...
The MOUSE list: First off, sorry for the big delays in messages not going through. For the past two days Yahoo would not let me do any sort of moderator's...
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May, don't forget I want to clerk! Also Glenda said she would like to clerk if needed. Jen Murphy might be interesded too. So you got Clerks!!! Is it ...
Lee, I plan on coming. Maybe I could bring a rat or two to judge, maybe a mouse too. How much is a small table? What is the physical address for the motel so I...
... bite and have been handled since they were pups. I wouldn't limit it to hamsters that have been hand raised and/or hamsters that have been handled since...
... To me tameness is the hamster not being afraid of humans. I don't see the issue as biting. I see the issue as fear. Hamsters have not been domesticated...
In a message dated 5/2/2006 8:34:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, fxmkpdiva@... writes: May, don't forget I want to clerk! Also Glenda said she would like...
In a message dated 5/1/2006 10:17:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mayleen@... writes: The upcoming SHOW: The big event is only 2 weeks away! I'm thinking...
I have a pair of gerbils that I need to find a new home for. I'm located in Baltimore Maryland. Please email me for more info. -Allison [Non-text portions of...
In a message dated 5/2/2006 8:34:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, fxmkpdiva@... writes: May, don't forget I want to clerk! Also Glenda said she would like...
My hamsters would pee on me All the time. I did find a way around it though (if anyone has this problem and wants a tip...). Take them out and play with them...
In a message dated 5/1/2006 10:17:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mayleen@... writes: The upcoming SHOW: The big event is only 2 weeks away! I'm thinking...
I figure it would help out others if they know what to expect at the May 13 event. I'm going to describe what I'm bringing, and maybe others can also post...
Hello, hello, glad everyone is getting geared up for the Rodentfest in PA, this should be exciting. I know a number of you have emailed me and put mice on...