Well I just wanted to update everyone. My old man died late Sunday afternoon. We buried him next to our other hamster in the backyard. This was a hamsters...
So sorry to hear about your little man. But it was his time and I am sure you gave him nice comfortable last days. Sharon ... afternoon. We buried him next to...
Hello Everyone, I had to buy new bedding as I ran out (aspen) and I decided to try Carefresh Ultra White Pet Bedding (it's not wood but white, light, and...
Hi there! I use the Carefresh bedding with my wood shavings. We use the blue colored one and the hammies seem to lake it pretty well. And I have seen the ice...
I have seen alot of people say they use wood shavings, but I was told they are not safe for hamsters ? What kind are you using ? I know the cedar and pine...
You can also use Aspen bedding, that is what I use and I think it's good with odor control. Tina ... From: "Stacey" <staycee1118@...> I have seen alot of...
Rodent Fest Spring is for all small pets including hamsters, mice, rats, gerbils, and more Hope to see you there! May 3rd from 10-6pm Details, directions, and...
Hi Stacey, I believe the wood bedding you cannot use is Cedar which can lead to respiratory problems. The store recommended Aspen bedding and Herbie was fine...
I use a mixture of the carefresh and pine shavings. Pine is safe from what I understand...the cedar is not safe. -- Regge ... I have seen alot of people say...
... Only certain woods have these problems. Aspen is safe while cedar and pine are not. Avoid cedar at all costs. Pine is to be avoided as well. Cedar...
... I forgot to add this. There have been some reports of some hamsters not doing very well on aspen. Keep in mind that I haven't heard this anywhere nearly...
The only safe pine to use with smaller animals is kiln dried Pine. If it doesn't say kiln dried, then it's not safe. Tina ... From: <rcj176@...> I use...
I have the Carefresh natural unbleached color (grey). He liked that in the smaller cage. I liked the look of the Kayetee Soft Sorbent that's tan colored. Is...
Jacob was upstairs cleaning up his room and found little pink babies! But then we saw some blood too. I counted about 7 babies and most were chewed on! The...
Thanks everyone for all your input. I only questioned it because I recently was going to adopt from a hamster rescue and the lady would ONLY let me have the...
Hi Regge ! Wow, thats ashame :( I dont know much about baby hamsters, but do you think maybe the male was the one that was staying close to the babies ?...
Oh, that's so sad about the babies. One thing is that if you have a hamster or mouse that has babies, is that you should NEVER disturb the nest in the first...
Hi. Sorry I'm just getting back to you now. I keep forgetting to check this message board. lol. A siamese mouse is marked just like a siamese cat or...
Hey Stacey. I probably already told you what I use, but I use the Carefresh Ultra bedding. (the white stuff) It does really well with the odor and stuff....
They are chinese dwarfs...someone gave them to me with the cage on a freecycle site. I thought they were cute but I am so used to syrians and they were given...
... The ultra bedding was the one I used. I was highly allergic to that one. After a day or two, I couldn't go near the cage without tearing like crazy. It...
I had to laugh about your comment about the boys stinking more. lol. (very true. lol) Actually, at least with mice, I know it's because boy mice actually ...
We came home tonight to my daughters hamster not being in its cage. What is
the best way to find her. We have placed the staircase trap in a basin,
left out...
Came home after granddaughters 3 rd birthday party to find Izzy passed away in her little bed.. i will miss her so much.. she was one of my escape artists...
In a message dated 4/3/2008 8:51:38 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rcj176@... writes: . Pine is safe from what I understand... Pine is safe from w Pine...
... Yeah. Its got me wondering now that I'm thinking about it. ... That's true. My dwarves have a scent gland under their bellies. It could be the urine but...
Hi Berta The classic way I have heard is with a bucket and some books. Put some soft bedding and food in the bottom of a bucket. Then arrange the books so...
... check to make sure its has indeed passed away. Hamsters sometimes go into hibernation (technically called torpid). If a sudden cold spell came over the...
... First, you have to figure out which room its in. Close all the doors in your house. Stuff towels under the doors if there's a gap under the door. Place...
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