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12089
Hi! I just adopted my new little hammie, Cubby, (Tubby, according to my 3 year old), today. She, (I checked), is only 4 weeks old, the runt of the litter. I...
littlespiritb
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Nov 2, 2007
10:27 pm
12090
You don't want to disturb her when she sleeping....that's usually when they will bite. Hamsters don't see that well, so you need to move slowly and I start...
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itsgatekeeper
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Nov 2, 2007
10:43 pm
12091
My hamster Stitch has a lump or growth or something under his head between his front paws. I posted a few pics on here listed as Stitch. I really want to know...
Heidi
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Nov 2, 2007
10:50 pm
12092
Hello Heidi, The only thing you can do for your hamster is take him to a vet knowledgeable about hamsters if you don't already have one. You need to get him in...
Sharon
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Nov 3, 2007
9:36 pm
12093
This question is actually for my friend, but I told her I'd help her find out, so I'm hoping some of you here will know what she should do. Two days ago, her...
glamour.cupcakes
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Nov 5, 2007
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12094
Yeah, if she can get mom back into the cage, then scoop the babies up with a warmed cleaned spoon and put them back in the nest. She also needs to figure out...
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itsgatekeeper
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Nov 5, 2007
2:15 am
12095
If Cubby is sleeping let her sleep. As already suggested you can wake them up by talking and what not but really would you want to be woken up. You didn't...
pixi6s
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Nov 6, 2007
1:20 am
12096
Hi, everybody, I`m Isis, from Brazil. I have some pics here, they`re from a friend. One of her hamsters is getting white in some parts of the coat, as you can...
Isis
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Nov 7, 2007
8:09 pm
12097
Cubby is a syrian, (teddy bear) hamster. Is it normal for them to not really want anything to do with you? It seems, when she's awake and I put my hand in her...
littlespiritb
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Nov 8, 2007
10:08 pm
12098
Hi It is quite simple. She is cowering because you were in HER territory, just like she might do if another hamster went into her space. I would not do that in...
Sarah-Jane Gray
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Nov 9, 2007
1:32 pm
12099
Move slowly and let her come to you. Try placing a treat on your hand and let her come and take it. Talk softly before and while doing this. She will...
pixi6s
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Nov 9, 2007
4:44 pm
12100
So, do I wait to handle her until she's awake? I thought if you woke them up they would adjust to that and know that it's their playtime? Also, how do you feel...
littlespiritb
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Nov 9, 2007
4:44 pm
12101
With my hamsters they are mad when they wake up - I only handle them when they are awake. What we did to get them used to us is to put a toilet paper roll in...
Dee
dee_allen
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Nov 9, 2007
4:48 pm
12102
... not ... I ... from ... strike ... her. ... My Kenai is a one year old teddy bear hamster too. He does the same thing. I gently pick him up under his front...
Tina
camnkenai0607
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Nov 9, 2007
5:46 pm
12103
yes handle her on her time which means when she's ready to get up. they never adjust to "playtime". they tolerate us but really dont want to be held. they hate...
galaxygurl
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Nov 9, 2007
6:03 pm
12104
Hi I always wait for the hammie to come out of their own accord. That way I know it is what they want to do. It can take some time at first and they will...
Sarah-Jane Gray
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Nov 9, 2007
7:40 pm
12105
Thank you for all your help! What size cage would be a good size for Cubby? I don't have a ton of money or space, so what would be suitable? Thanks! ... in ......
littlespiritb
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Nov 10, 2007
3:50 pm
12106
Hi. My hamsters cage is falling apart do you guys have any suggestions for my new cage. I was thinking about the OVO, but I"m not intirely sure. thanks, ...
horse_squirrel
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Nov 10, 2007
5:25 pm
12107
one ovo is too small. but if u put on some add-ons and attach it to a 2nd cage, (even a 3rd) preferably a wire one would be fine. those cages that are all...
galaxygurl
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Nov 10, 2007
5:49 pm
12108
unfortunately money and space always make it easier. for the 10 gallon they have toppers like this http://www.martinscages.com/images/full/RT- 615.jpg the good...
galaxygurl
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Nov 10, 2007
6:02 pm
12109
My hamster is the same type and he did that at first and then I just reached in and held him. I also have had him since he was 2 days old so he nows me as his...
Haylee Hartzell
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Nov 11, 2007
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12110
I wouldn't get the OVO if it's the only cage you are going to use. The OVO has very little airflow which is important to a hamster. I recommend the habitrail...
pixi6s
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Nov 12, 2007
2:42 pm
12111
I would think a ten gallon tank would be a reasonable amount of space for a hamster....
pixi6s
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Nov 12, 2007
2:44 pm
12112
November's Contest is underway with 9 wonderful cute entries this month. Go vote for your favorite. http://hhgerbilry.com/gerbilshow1.html MIrror sites if...
GerbilGal
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Nov 12, 2007
3:38 pm
12113
Your pocket pets contest is very cute. I've noticed that your prize is $10 to petsmart though, petsmart is not a very happy pet store to promote. If you do...
pixi6s
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Nov 13, 2007
2:59 pm
12114
I have a question to add to this what about useing fish tanks for cages? I mean in the pet stores they use them would thye make a good cage? I am thikin gbaout...
daves_best2000
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Nov 13, 2007
10:33 pm
12115
I have Mr. Chewy (a syrian) in a 20 gal tank and he loved his...he has room to run around and burrow to his hearts content. Tina ... From: "daves_best2000"...
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itsgatekeeper
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Nov 13, 2007
10:34 pm
12116
I think it's a great idea. Aquariums have poor airflow but not so much that you really have to worry. Be sure it doesn't get wet in there or that...
pixi6s
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Nov 14, 2007
2:47 pm
12117
unfortunately u would be wrong. the more space the happier the hamster. a 10 gal tank would be like making us live in a house the size of a small bedroom....
galaxygurl
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Nov 15, 2007
10:46 pm
12118
these are great when u get 2 or 3 attached, unfortunately they're very hard to find anymore. i have one connected to a pennplax 2 level cage which is hard to...
galaxygurl
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Nov 15, 2007
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