how long is the avarage life spen of a hamster
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For a Syrian (golden, teddy bear, black bear, etc) hamster, an average life-span is 2-3 years.
A teddy bears life span is usually 2-3 years with proper care.
2-3 YEARS
i have a teddy bear hamster too and it usallly lives 2-5 years 6 tops
My hamster just died 2 weeks ago. We had him for little over 2 years. I have heard that they have a short life span.
A Syrian hamster can live 2 -3 years, with the average being 2 1/2 yrs. We have one that is 3 1/2, 2 more that are almost 3, and 4 that are 18 months, plus many others under a year.
Dwarf hamster vary on life span depanding on breed. Campbell's (Russian %26 Winter Whites) dwarf hamsters have an average lifespan of 18-36 months when raised in captivity. The Chinese dwarf live two to three years on average. Roborovskis live, on average, to three and a half years of age - the longest of any domestic hamster.
2-3 years but my friends hamster lived for 4!!!!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Hamsters?
I'm getting a hamster. yes i want a hamster 4 sure. I'm am thinking about getting a golden are they a good type??
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YES YES YES they are the best just get a boy cause tey r calmer and dont try to get away as muchand if you find it sleeping in the cornner of the cage at the store than it well be a cuddly hamster
Goldens a great hamsters!... My favorite kind is the teddy bear hamster. I used to own one named Snickers before he passed away of old age :(. but go with what you like best...
It doesn't really matter what kind you get. You should make sure to handle the hamster before you purchase it to make sure it is friendly and healthy. Any kind of hamster can bite, and any kind can be nice. It's more important to pick out a healthy, friendly individual than to get one based on a breed or color.
almost all hamster breeds are a good type it just depends if it fits your own personality if you like gold ....
yes they are more tolerant than dwarfs. remember you cant put 2 in one cage though
Yep! The best kind of hamster as I've seen, for ease of handling and friendliness.
Goldens are a reasonably plain colour, gold and black, but no definate lines. Not to be confused with syrians, who are the more multi-coloured ones. Either make good pets, but true goldens are generally less skittish, even as babies. If you're over 12, you shouldn't have a problem with either. Dwarf varieties are much faster pets.
Try to get one between 5 and 8 weeks old, from a breeder or responsible local pet shop. By that I mean one who only gets from local breeders, not mass rodent farms. That way the hamsters should be friendlier, as they will have already been held, and seperated from the mother at the right age.
Books like this are also helpful; ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/your-first-hamst... ), it's the one I used, and still believe to be about the best guide on the market. There are others, but aim for beginner books, not big chunky professional ones.
Also, only 1 hamster. And please do not use the minimum cage sizes as seen. Often these are said to be around 30 x 15 x 10cm. This is not big enough. Preferably a multi-storied cage should be used, they are much more fun for your little friend, and it gives you more room to put toys and treats in.
Some cages now available such as rotastak and similar all plastic ones can be hard to clean, and I've had hamsters thta can escape from plastic cages in a matter of a few weeks, so bear that in mind when choosing.
You'd also be well worth getting a hamster ball, these are available at most pet shops, and your hamster will slowly get used to it.
The above is just some tips, I've known too many people who try to keep pairs of hamsters, or them in tiny cages.
Good luck getting a little pet. You should have some fun with your furry friend!
Golden hamster's are very good Hamster's as you know we all have a differrent attitude so hamster's have one too. It's really up to you here is a link at the PetShop that just might help you out: http://friskypetshop.com/en/small.html...
Good luck. ;) i have one and I have no problem with it. But if you decide to get a dwarf hamster you might want to consider an aquarium because they are very good hamster's to escape.
First off, hamsters don't have "breeds", they have types, like the syrian, Campbell's, or robo.
Second, a golden hamster is a syrian, but are sometimes called goldens, which is fine. But there is no such thing as a teddy bear (it is actually just a longhaired syrian), black bear (black shorthaired syrian), or panda bear(black banded syrian), these are all just stupid names petstores come up with so they seem exotic so they can jack up their prices. They are all just normal syrians.
Third, try to rescue one from your local animal shelter/rescue or buy from a reputable breeder instead of a petstore, as petstore hamsters often come with diseases that you don't want them to have.
And finally, syrians CANNOT live with other hamsters, they are solitary, and as long as you know this, then you are good to go! :)
Have fun with your new little friend!
Yes I love hamsters I had a black bear hamster named Sal. He passed away. But golden hamsters are cool providing u work to tame it. Hamsters are always interesting pets to have.
i think that's a good choice
but im just use to dwarf hamsters
but one thing that they all have in common
is they're all cute!
YES! they are i love them but i have to say teddy bear hamsters are by far my favorite..
yes any Syrian is a great choice, they are the friendliest and biggest, get a nice cage too at petsmart or petco, crittertrail makes several models to choose from and don't forget an exercise ball for outside the cage fun.
YES!!! They are cuddily, easier to tame, care, and find when lost than dwarfs. They are the best of the best lol! Good luck!
I would say you should get a black bear hamster. They are extremely nice and will most likely have a less chance of biting you! They are very sociable and love to be held!!
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YES YES YES they are the best just get a boy cause tey r calmer and dont try to get away as muchand if you find it sleeping in the cornner of the cage at the store than it well be a cuddly hamster
Goldens a great hamsters!... My favorite kind is the teddy bear hamster. I used to own one named Snickers before he passed away of old age :(. but go with what you like best...
It doesn't really matter what kind you get. You should make sure to handle the hamster before you purchase it to make sure it is friendly and healthy. Any kind of hamster can bite, and any kind can be nice. It's more important to pick out a healthy, friendly individual than to get one based on a breed or color.
almost all hamster breeds are a good type it just depends if it fits your own personality if you like gold ....
yes they are more tolerant than dwarfs. remember you cant put 2 in one cage though
Yep! The best kind of hamster as I've seen, for ease of handling and friendliness.
Goldens are a reasonably plain colour, gold and black, but no definate lines. Not to be confused with syrians, who are the more multi-coloured ones. Either make good pets, but true goldens are generally less skittish, even as babies. If you're over 12, you shouldn't have a problem with either. Dwarf varieties are much faster pets.
Try to get one between 5 and 8 weeks old, from a breeder or responsible local pet shop. By that I mean one who only gets from local breeders, not mass rodent farms. That way the hamsters should be friendlier, as they will have already been held, and seperated from the mother at the right age.
Books like this are also helpful; ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/your-first-hamst... ), it's the one I used, and still believe to be about the best guide on the market. There are others, but aim for beginner books, not big chunky professional ones.
Also, only 1 hamster. And please do not use the minimum cage sizes as seen. Often these are said to be around 30 x 15 x 10cm. This is not big enough. Preferably a multi-storied cage should be used, they are much more fun for your little friend, and it gives you more room to put toys and treats in.
Some cages now available such as rotastak and similar all plastic ones can be hard to clean, and I've had hamsters thta can escape from plastic cages in a matter of a few weeks, so bear that in mind when choosing.
You'd also be well worth getting a hamster ball, these are available at most pet shops, and your hamster will slowly get used to it.
The above is just some tips, I've known too many people who try to keep pairs of hamsters, or them in tiny cages.
Good luck getting a little pet. You should have some fun with your furry friend!
Golden hamster's are very good Hamster's as you know we all have a differrent attitude so hamster's have one too. It's really up to you here is a link at the PetShop that just might help you out: http://friskypetshop.com/en/small.html...
Good luck. ;) i have one and I have no problem with it. But if you decide to get a dwarf hamster you might want to consider an aquarium because they are very good hamster's to escape.
First off, hamsters don't have "breeds", they have types, like the syrian, Campbell's, or robo.
Second, a golden hamster is a syrian, but are sometimes called goldens, which is fine. But there is no such thing as a teddy bear (it is actually just a longhaired syrian), black bear (black shorthaired syrian), or panda bear(black banded syrian), these are all just stupid names petstores come up with so they seem exotic so they can jack up their prices. They are all just normal syrians.
Third, try to rescue one from your local animal shelter/rescue or buy from a reputable breeder instead of a petstore, as petstore hamsters often come with diseases that you don't want them to have.
And finally, syrians CANNOT live with other hamsters, they are solitary, and as long as you know this, then you are good to go! :)
Have fun with your new little friend!
Yes I love hamsters I had a black bear hamster named Sal. He passed away. But golden hamsters are cool providing u work to tame it. Hamsters are always interesting pets to have.
i think that's a good choice
but im just use to dwarf hamsters
but one thing that they all have in common
is they're all cute!
YES! they are i love them but i have to say teddy bear hamsters are by far my favorite..
yes any Syrian is a great choice, they are the friendliest and biggest, get a nice cage too at petsmart or petco, crittertrail makes several models to choose from and don't forget an exercise ball for outside the cage fun.
YES!!! They are cuddily, easier to tame, care, and find when lost than dwarfs. They are the best of the best lol! Good luck!
I would say you should get a black bear hamster. They are extremely nice and will most likely have a less chance of biting you! They are very sociable and love to be held!!
Hamsters?
r u sposed 2 clip a hamster's nails or giv thm anyfing 2 trim their claws down cz i noticed on my m8's hamster his claws were relle sharp so i asked her bout it n she sed she dun fink u need 2 worry bout their claws bt i jst wanna know cz i myt b gettin a hamster hopefully n i need 2 know. n also i noticed on my other friend's hamster it had these weird things underneath it where th arm joint was(front arm)n i dunno wt they r? they luk like swellings bt i know they're nt so dz anyone know? n if anyone can tell me anyfing els bout hamsters thn it wd b appreci8ed if u cud tell me fankoo!!!!
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I had a few hamsters, now still have 1. their nails always grew long. it is a good thing to cut it, but it is not easy. if you accidentally cut too much, it will hurt the hamster instead. And it is very hard to hold them still. I never cut their nails, it seems they have their own way to natually learn how to take care of things. I think they bite nails all the time. you might see them grooming and scratching, and they lick their little hands. So, if the hamster is active, eat, sleep, run normally, I think it is ok.
i never trimmed my hamsters nails and it was fine...until it died.
Why don't you write in plain English? perhaps more people would understand what you are meaning, and answer you, and for goodness sake use the spell checker
Please go to the vets to get them clipped if you have to. I don't know what the swellings were but I remember my friend cutting its leg when the hamster moved when she was clipping them!
Hamster's nails don't usually need clipping as they wear them down by running about in their wheel / cage/ exercise ball / all over you when you play with them. If they are excessively long you will need to get a vet to clip them as they are so small and if you try to do it at home you will probably cut into the live bit of the nail, the quick, and hurt the hamster, it will also bleed. Hamster nails are normally quite sharp though so don't worry.
If your friend's hamster has strange growths then it needs to see a vet asap.
If you want to learn about hamsters, www.pethamsters.co.uk is a good place to start, as it is written by a breeder and not a big pet shop. Big pet shops don't really know much about the animals they sell.
It's so nice that you care about your friend's hamster and that you want to learn about them. Well done!
Good luck! Hope your friend's hammy is ok.
Edit: Thanks for the kind comments xxchristinaxx, let us know how the hamster gets on. x
Perhaps you could re-write that in English and maybe we could consider helping you.
never cut the hamster nails cuz they will bleed I did that to my hamster and she bled alot so don't cut their nails also their feet is small so it'z hard to cut their nails
I started having hamsters when i was 2. I had like 30. Now i have 3. You should not cut their nails. I mean NEVER cut their nails. And when you see their teeth are really long, then let it bite more wood or it's metal cage.
You need to cut them because they will overgrown and curl and then it will go into their skin and cause infections
Use a clipper theyre normally from pet stores
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I had a few hamsters, now still have 1. their nails always grew long. it is a good thing to cut it, but it is not easy. if you accidentally cut too much, it will hurt the hamster instead. And it is very hard to hold them still. I never cut their nails, it seems they have their own way to natually learn how to take care of things. I think they bite nails all the time. you might see them grooming and scratching, and they lick their little hands. So, if the hamster is active, eat, sleep, run normally, I think it is ok.
i never trimmed my hamsters nails and it was fine...until it died.
Why don't you write in plain English? perhaps more people would understand what you are meaning, and answer you, and for goodness sake use the spell checker
Please go to the vets to get them clipped if you have to. I don't know what the swellings were but I remember my friend cutting its leg when the hamster moved when she was clipping them!
Hamster's nails don't usually need clipping as they wear them down by running about in their wheel / cage/ exercise ball / all over you when you play with them. If they are excessively long you will need to get a vet to clip them as they are so small and if you try to do it at home you will probably cut into the live bit of the nail, the quick, and hurt the hamster, it will also bleed. Hamster nails are normally quite sharp though so don't worry.
If your friend's hamster has strange growths then it needs to see a vet asap.
If you want to learn about hamsters, www.pethamsters.co.uk is a good place to start, as it is written by a breeder and not a big pet shop. Big pet shops don't really know much about the animals they sell.
It's so nice that you care about your friend's hamster and that you want to learn about them. Well done!
Good luck! Hope your friend's hammy is ok.
Edit: Thanks for the kind comments xxchristinaxx, let us know how the hamster gets on. x
Perhaps you could re-write that in English and maybe we could consider helping you.
never cut the hamster nails cuz they will bleed I did that to my hamster and she bled alot so don't cut their nails also their feet is small so it'z hard to cut their nails
I started having hamsters when i was 2. I had like 30. Now i have 3. You should not cut their nails. I mean NEVER cut their nails. And when you see their teeth are really long, then let it bite more wood or it's metal cage.
You need to cut them because they will overgrown and curl and then it will go into their skin and cause infections
Use a clipper theyre normally from pet stores
Hamsters.?
Can girl hamsters be in a cage with another girl hamster without fighting, i know boys will fight, but will girls? because i want to put a couple girls inj a cage.
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If they are dwarf hamsters and they are raised together than yes, they can live in the same cage pending if you give both of them enough space to move around in. But if they are not form the same litter or raised together they cannot live in the same cage together.
it depends on the hamster .some female hamsters want to have total control over their living space but some dont care. im pretty sure they wont fight though i have 2 female guinea pigs in the same cage they dont fight.
no but don't try tying a string to it's tail
do not and i repeat do not put girl hamsters in the same cage, they will kill each other
my friend had two hamsters in a cage once and they fought. i think hamsters are solitary animals... you could get small separate cages and fit them next to each other for convenience. hope this helped : )
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I think you can, but try them with each other first while you watch them, and if they get along then put them together, but if they don't get separate cages for them. Good Luck =)
No girl hamsters will most likely not fight if put in the same cage.
DO NOT! I repeat again,DO NOT,put 2 stranger hamsters together,no matter if they are girls or boys.
If you want them to live in harmony,the only way,is that you started putting them together when they were VERY VERY young,just like the ones you see in the pet shop,once they were born,they were put together,they recognise the smell and can tell that each other will not harm itself,thus will not fight,if the hamsters are total strangers,be it girl or boy,they WILL fight,so DO NOT put them together.
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If they are dwarf hamsters and they are raised together than yes, they can live in the same cage pending if you give both of them enough space to move around in. But if they are not form the same litter or raised together they cannot live in the same cage together.
it depends on the hamster .some female hamsters want to have total control over their living space but some dont care. im pretty sure they wont fight though i have 2 female guinea pigs in the same cage they dont fight.
no but don't try tying a string to it's tail
do not and i repeat do not put girl hamsters in the same cage, they will kill each other
my friend had two hamsters in a cage once and they fought. i think hamsters are solitary animals... you could get small separate cages and fit them next to each other for convenience. hope this helped : )
Hi... i got 104863475 points!
I think you can, but try them with each other first while you watch them, and if they get along then put them together, but if they don't get separate cages for them. Good Luck =)
No girl hamsters will most likely not fight if put in the same cage.
DO NOT! I repeat again,DO NOT,put 2 stranger hamsters together,no matter if they are girls or boys.
If you want them to live in harmony,the only way,is that you started putting them together when they were VERY VERY young,just like the ones you see in the pet shop,once they were born,they were put together,they recognise the smell and can tell that each other will not harm itself,thus will not fight,if the hamsters are total strangers,be it girl or boy,they WILL fight,so DO NOT put them together.
Hamsters.?
When a female hamster gets pregent, do they have a healthy birth, like will she live? and will she still live long after the birth? and how long do u have to keep the babies before selling them? tell me everything you know about it...thxx!! =-]
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Breeding Hamsters
You generally would breed hamsters according to their specific breed ie Breeding only Syrian hamsters or breeding only Chinese hamsters. It is not advisable to breed hamsters of different breed types. If you've got a friend who has a hamster of the same breed of the opposite sex, you can arrange with him/her to breed your hamsters and then share the load of having to find homes for the young. This is the case for breeding Syrian hamsters as they are more often than not kept in isolation. Dwarf hamsters are different in that they are sociable and can live in social groups - so long as they are introduced to each other after weaning and they 'grow up' together. If you have a cage of dwarf hamsters (who are not of the same sex), they will start to breed when they are ready - and they generally will pretty much 'self regulate' their breeding pattern and frequency and you just have to 'watch' it unfold.
What's the best age to start breeding hamsters?
Generally for female hamsters, the ideal age to start breeding is at 4-6 months - any younger and you would risk her having a poor litter (she has still to grow herself) and also increase the likelihood of cannibalism. Leave it any longer than 6 months and you run the risk of birth complications. For male hamsters, they are sexually active from as young as 6 weeks of age but it's probably best to leave them alone till they're about 2-3 months old before contemplating breeding from them. Dwarf hamsters kept together will start breeding at 2-3 months of age.
How often can I breed my female hamster?
Whilst you can just keep her breeding litter after litter, this will greatly shorten her lifespan. It's best to wait about 3-4 months before you breed her again. This will give her body time to 'recuperate' and put her in a better condition come mating time. If you stick to this regime, it will mean that you will probably get 2 litters out of any one breeding female hamster as they often become sterile when they turn 14 months old. Sometimes you can get a third litter from a female but this is the exception rather than the rule. Strangely enough, this is the self same pattern that dwarf hamsters will adhere to even though they have 'free rein' as to how often they mate and produce offspring. 2-3 litters per breeding female is the norm for dwarf hamsters kept as mating pairs.Breeding Syrian hamsters
Because Syrian hamsters are kept in isolation, you usually have to play 'match-maker' when it comes to breeding frivolities. Female hamsters come into 'season' once every 4 days ( they ovulate during that time) and it's only when they are in season that they are 'receptive' to the advances of the male hamster. Any other times fighting would inevitably occur.
How do I know when my female hamster is ready to breed -(or is in season)?
Given that they will go into season once every 4 days, if you get it wrong the first time, there's always the next time. Generally, the female hamster will emit a musky odor just before she comes into season and inevitably, it's always around evening time that the 'oestrus period' (time when she's fertile and accepting of the male) starts and it lasts for anywhere between 4 and 18 hours. It is during this 'window of opportunity' that she will be receptive to the male so breeding them has to take place then. After the female hamsters finish their season, there is a thick white mucous discharge that is excreted from their vagina. Less experienced hamster breeders will then take that as a starting point, count another 3 days after that and then try for a breeding encounter (anticipating the next oestrous cycle 4 days later). If the weather is cool ( winter), most hamsters will not breed. The other tell-tale sign that she is in season is that when you stroke her back towards her tail, she will freeze on the spot, flatten out and lift her tail.
The hamster breeding protocol
Okay, you've established that the female hamster is ready for breeding, what now? You have 2 choices - you can put her in the male's cage or take them both out and put them in a separate breeding box (neutral territory). Wear protective gloves, have an object ready to separate them if any fighting ensues - they often aren't very selective about who they nip and will nip you in your efforts to separate them if they choose not to breed. If you've picked the right time, the female will 'freeze' with her tail in the air and allow the male hamster to mate with her a few times. Keep them together for anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour - when they start to lose interest in the mating ritual, then it's time to separate them. Virgin males can be a bit confused initially and may turn the female hamster off by mounting her from all directions but they will soon learn 'on the job'. Breeding is generally more successful when both male and female hamsters have had previous mating encounters.
How can I tell if the mating has been successful that the female hamster is pregnant?
If the female doesn't come into season again 4 days later, she's regarded as being pregnant. She will start to become decidedly pregnant - her abdomen will swell (no, she's not getting fat), and her nipples will start to become more pronounced.
Gestation lasts 16-18 days for Syrian hamsters, 18-21 days for the Russian hamsters, 21-23 days for Chinese hamsters and 23-30 for Roborovski Hamsters. The average litter for Syrians is about 7, but can be as great as 24, which is the maximum number of pups that can be contained in the uterus. Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters tend to have 4-8 in a litter but can have up to 14. Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamsters tend to have slightly smaller litters, as do Chinese and Roborovski hamsters.
Hamsters are born hairless and blind in a nest which the mother will have prepared in advance. After 1 week they begin to explore outside the nest. They are completely weaned after 3 weeks, or 4 for Roborovski Hamsters. Most breeders will sell the hamsters to shops when the hamsters are anywhere as of about 2-8 months old.
What do I do after the mating?
You return both hamsters to their respective cages. Female hamsters will need extra food during the pregnancy. High protein foods like tofu, boiled egg, wheat germ (to aid in birthing) can be added to the diet. She can still be handled but it's best to leave her alone when it's closer to the expected birth date. Clean out her cage at day 14 and take out the exercise wheel, provide her with extra nesting material (eg shredded paper). Then put her cage in a warm, quiet spot with as little disturbance as possible and wait...
Ooo - the babies are here - what now?
Let her nurse the babies till they are about 2 weeks old. DO NOT disturb the nest during this time as she may decide to turn on them and eat them. The cage will smell during this time - that's unavoidable, any attempts to change the bedding material would increase the likelihood of cannibalism so it's best to just leave it for the moment and put up with the smell. Sometimes despite all this, the female hamster will still cannibalize her young, this is common in female hamsters bred under 4 months and in older females who will cull some babies to reduce the numbers in the litter. Continue with the high protein foods (other ideas are bread soaked in milk) during this time. At about 3 weeks of age, the hamsters are ready to be sexed and weaned - they are no longer reliant on their mum for nourishment. You can keep them in 2 different boxes/cages (all the male babies in 1 cage and the females in another). They can be kept in these groups for a further 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, you can find new homes for them and they can go to their new owners at 5-6 weeks of age.
It is part of nature that female hamsters may eat their young. If this happens to you, here are some factors that may (or may not) have caused it.
1. She was stressed out by loud noises or the father.
2. The babies were touched by a human and therefore, had another scent on them.
3. The babies were deformed or had genetic disorders.
4. The mother was a first-time, inexperienced mother.
Mothers may eat the babies for any of these reasons. I have found that the second birth is usually much larger and has a much better survival rate because the mother knew what was going on and what to do. The first litter was sort of a surprise to her and she had to learn the ropes.
Sometimes, the mother never has any trouble with the first litter. Again, it just depends on the hamster. If your mother eats her first litter, give her plenty of recovery time and try again. Unless she has problems with her health, I can guarantee more of the babies will live the second time around. It often takes a little time to get the ball rolling, but once it is done, you will have plenty of little pups.
good luck :)
sabby
hamsters do live a long time after birth...they multiply like crazy!! they are so cute when they are born they are so little and pink lol but you should keep them for a little while id say a month or so it all depends on wht you think. if there are males in the cage i'd be best to remove them when the mom gives birth...if not you wont have to feed the males for a while
hamsters have healthy birth yes, but when she is giving birth, DON'T TOUCH HER OR THE BABIES. and you should leave them all alon for about a week, don't other the babies until about 4 or 5 weeks, then they'll be old enough to tame and sell if you want.
for healthy mom and babies i suggest whole grain bread with drops of milk while mom is pregnant. they're packed with nutrition! she needs lots of water too.
but if this is the hamsters first time, she might have stress so give her a nice quiet spot and peace.
but definetly dont touch the babies! it can lead to canabilism :o
hamsters that were pregnant can live long if she is pretty healthy.
you can keep the babies until they are mature, weaned, and look like mini hamsters :) thats 21-28 days.
for more information look at
www.hamsterific.com ... lots of info :)
oh yeah and if you have dwarfs then its actually good to leave the male in the cage. most of the time they help the mom! but there are some cases that they will disturb mommy or eat babies so i wouldnt take chances. so put dad in a separate cage if you want.
I urge you not to breed your hamster! First of all it's difficult to do without the female eating all the babies or the male fighting the female instead of mating (which is why only professional breeders should do it); and second of all hamsters can produce as many as 20 babies from one pregnancy! Are you going to take care of 20 hamster babies? Can you really live with the idea of bringing 20 more hamsters into this world when there are hundreds of homeless hamsters out there?
Here's a link to petfinder.com where hundreds of beautiful hamsters are looking for new homes yet not getting new homes because more people would rather buy from a pet store than adopt a hamster!
http://search.petfinder.com/search/searc...
do a search using your area code and see how many come up!
However, if you are going to do this and there is no way of talking you out of it, then it is important for you to be educated on the subject...here are a couple of links I think would be most helpful:
http://www.ask-the-vet.com/breeding-hams...
http://www.talktothevet.com/articles/poc...
Are you kidding me?!!?!?!?!?!?
HOW IN THE WORLD CAN THE MALE HAMSTER EAT ITS BABIES!
OK, several things here...first, do you have dwarf or Syrian hamsters? Syrians are solitary and should be seperated from the mother and each other (into individual cages) at four weeks. Mine have weaned and had to be seperated as early as 3 weeks.
Next, how old is your hamster? A female over one year old should not be bred if she has never had a litter before. It is very, very likely she will die. Even if she has had a litter before, being bred after a year old can be risky.
If the female is between 4 and 12 months, she should have a live, healthy birth with no problems at all. Supplementing her diet with bread soaked in milk, grapes, or cantalope helps her to nurse. When the babies are about a week old, start giving her a bit of boiled egg every couple of days. That will be the first food the babies eat on their own, and it is very good for them. You must seperate them at 4 weeks, possibly sooner if they fight too much. At 4 weeks, females begin to be fertile, so you will have unwanted litters.
I would strongly suggest not breeding unless you are certain about the age of your female and that she is breeding quality. Read the threads on Hamsters Galore and Hamsters in Focus. They will give you some really good information.
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Breeding Hamsters
You generally would breed hamsters according to their specific breed ie Breeding only Syrian hamsters or breeding only Chinese hamsters. It is not advisable to breed hamsters of different breed types. If you've got a friend who has a hamster of the same breed of the opposite sex, you can arrange with him/her to breed your hamsters and then share the load of having to find homes for the young. This is the case for breeding Syrian hamsters as they are more often than not kept in isolation. Dwarf hamsters are different in that they are sociable and can live in social groups - so long as they are introduced to each other after weaning and they 'grow up' together. If you have a cage of dwarf hamsters (who are not of the same sex), they will start to breed when they are ready - and they generally will pretty much 'self regulate' their breeding pattern and frequency and you just have to 'watch' it unfold.
What's the best age to start breeding hamsters?
Generally for female hamsters, the ideal age to start breeding is at 4-6 months - any younger and you would risk her having a poor litter (she has still to grow herself) and also increase the likelihood of cannibalism. Leave it any longer than 6 months and you run the risk of birth complications. For male hamsters, they are sexually active from as young as 6 weeks of age but it's probably best to leave them alone till they're about 2-3 months old before contemplating breeding from them. Dwarf hamsters kept together will start breeding at 2-3 months of age.
How often can I breed my female hamster?
Whilst you can just keep her breeding litter after litter, this will greatly shorten her lifespan. It's best to wait about 3-4 months before you breed her again. This will give her body time to 'recuperate' and put her in a better condition come mating time. If you stick to this regime, it will mean that you will probably get 2 litters out of any one breeding female hamster as they often become sterile when they turn 14 months old. Sometimes you can get a third litter from a female but this is the exception rather than the rule. Strangely enough, this is the self same pattern that dwarf hamsters will adhere to even though they have 'free rein' as to how often they mate and produce offspring. 2-3 litters per breeding female is the norm for dwarf hamsters kept as mating pairs.Breeding Syrian hamsters
Because Syrian hamsters are kept in isolation, you usually have to play 'match-maker' when it comes to breeding frivolities. Female hamsters come into 'season' once every 4 days ( they ovulate during that time) and it's only when they are in season that they are 'receptive' to the advances of the male hamster. Any other times fighting would inevitably occur.
How do I know when my female hamster is ready to breed -(or is in season)?
Given that they will go into season once every 4 days, if you get it wrong the first time, there's always the next time. Generally, the female hamster will emit a musky odor just before she comes into season and inevitably, it's always around evening time that the 'oestrus period' (time when she's fertile and accepting of the male) starts and it lasts for anywhere between 4 and 18 hours. It is during this 'window of opportunity' that she will be receptive to the male so breeding them has to take place then. After the female hamsters finish their season, there is a thick white mucous discharge that is excreted from their vagina. Less experienced hamster breeders will then take that as a starting point, count another 3 days after that and then try for a breeding encounter (anticipating the next oestrous cycle 4 days later). If the weather is cool ( winter), most hamsters will not breed. The other tell-tale sign that she is in season is that when you stroke her back towards her tail, she will freeze on the spot, flatten out and lift her tail.
The hamster breeding protocol
Okay, you've established that the female hamster is ready for breeding, what now? You have 2 choices - you can put her in the male's cage or take them both out and put them in a separate breeding box (neutral territory). Wear protective gloves, have an object ready to separate them if any fighting ensues - they often aren't very selective about who they nip and will nip you in your efforts to separate them if they choose not to breed. If you've picked the right time, the female will 'freeze' with her tail in the air and allow the male hamster to mate with her a few times. Keep them together for anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour - when they start to lose interest in the mating ritual, then it's time to separate them. Virgin males can be a bit confused initially and may turn the female hamster off by mounting her from all directions but they will soon learn 'on the job'. Breeding is generally more successful when both male and female hamsters have had previous mating encounters.
How can I tell if the mating has been successful that the female hamster is pregnant?
If the female doesn't come into season again 4 days later, she's regarded as being pregnant. She will start to become decidedly pregnant - her abdomen will swell (no, she's not getting fat), and her nipples will start to become more pronounced.
Gestation lasts 16-18 days for Syrian hamsters, 18-21 days for the Russian hamsters, 21-23 days for Chinese hamsters and 23-30 for Roborovski Hamsters. The average litter for Syrians is about 7, but can be as great as 24, which is the maximum number of pups that can be contained in the uterus. Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters tend to have 4-8 in a litter but can have up to 14. Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamsters tend to have slightly smaller litters, as do Chinese and Roborovski hamsters.
Hamsters are born hairless and blind in a nest which the mother will have prepared in advance. After 1 week they begin to explore outside the nest. They are completely weaned after 3 weeks, or 4 for Roborovski Hamsters. Most breeders will sell the hamsters to shops when the hamsters are anywhere as of about 2-8 months old.
What do I do after the mating?
You return both hamsters to their respective cages. Female hamsters will need extra food during the pregnancy. High protein foods like tofu, boiled egg, wheat germ (to aid in birthing) can be added to the diet. She can still be handled but it's best to leave her alone when it's closer to the expected birth date. Clean out her cage at day 14 and take out the exercise wheel, provide her with extra nesting material (eg shredded paper). Then put her cage in a warm, quiet spot with as little disturbance as possible and wait...
Ooo - the babies are here - what now?
Let her nurse the babies till they are about 2 weeks old. DO NOT disturb the nest during this time as she may decide to turn on them and eat them. The cage will smell during this time - that's unavoidable, any attempts to change the bedding material would increase the likelihood of cannibalism so it's best to just leave it for the moment and put up with the smell. Sometimes despite all this, the female hamster will still cannibalize her young, this is common in female hamsters bred under 4 months and in older females who will cull some babies to reduce the numbers in the litter. Continue with the high protein foods (other ideas are bread soaked in milk) during this time. At about 3 weeks of age, the hamsters are ready to be sexed and weaned - they are no longer reliant on their mum for nourishment. You can keep them in 2 different boxes/cages (all the male babies in 1 cage and the females in another). They can be kept in these groups for a further 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, you can find new homes for them and they can go to their new owners at 5-6 weeks of age.
It is part of nature that female hamsters may eat their young. If this happens to you, here are some factors that may (or may not) have caused it.
1. She was stressed out by loud noises or the father.
2. The babies were touched by a human and therefore, had another scent on them.
3. The babies were deformed or had genetic disorders.
4. The mother was a first-time, inexperienced mother.
Mothers may eat the babies for any of these reasons. I have found that the second birth is usually much larger and has a much better survival rate because the mother knew what was going on and what to do. The first litter was sort of a surprise to her and she had to learn the ropes.
Sometimes, the mother never has any trouble with the first litter. Again, it just depends on the hamster. If your mother eats her first litter, give her plenty of recovery time and try again. Unless she has problems with her health, I can guarantee more of the babies will live the second time around. It often takes a little time to get the ball rolling, but once it is done, you will have plenty of little pups.
good luck :)
sabby
hamsters do live a long time after birth...they multiply like crazy!! they are so cute when they are born they are so little and pink lol but you should keep them for a little while id say a month or so it all depends on wht you think. if there are males in the cage i'd be best to remove them when the mom gives birth...if not you wont have to feed the males for a while
hamsters have healthy birth yes, but when she is giving birth, DON'T TOUCH HER OR THE BABIES. and you should leave them all alon for about a week, don't other the babies until about 4 or 5 weeks, then they'll be old enough to tame and sell if you want.
for healthy mom and babies i suggest whole grain bread with drops of milk while mom is pregnant. they're packed with nutrition! she needs lots of water too.
but if this is the hamsters first time, she might have stress so give her a nice quiet spot and peace.
but definetly dont touch the babies! it can lead to canabilism :o
hamsters that were pregnant can live long if she is pretty healthy.
you can keep the babies until they are mature, weaned, and look like mini hamsters :) thats 21-28 days.
for more information look at
www.hamsterific.com ... lots of info :)
oh yeah and if you have dwarfs then its actually good to leave the male in the cage. most of the time they help the mom! but there are some cases that they will disturb mommy or eat babies so i wouldnt take chances. so put dad in a separate cage if you want.
I urge you not to breed your hamster! First of all it's difficult to do without the female eating all the babies or the male fighting the female instead of mating (which is why only professional breeders should do it); and second of all hamsters can produce as many as 20 babies from one pregnancy! Are you going to take care of 20 hamster babies? Can you really live with the idea of bringing 20 more hamsters into this world when there are hundreds of homeless hamsters out there?
Here's a link to petfinder.com where hundreds of beautiful hamsters are looking for new homes yet not getting new homes because more people would rather buy from a pet store than adopt a hamster!
http://search.petfinder.com/search/searc...
do a search using your area code and see how many come up!
However, if you are going to do this and there is no way of talking you out of it, then it is important for you to be educated on the subject...here are a couple of links I think would be most helpful:
http://www.ask-the-vet.com/breeding-hams...
http://www.talktothevet.com/articles/poc...
Are you kidding me?!!?!?!?!?!?
HOW IN THE WORLD CAN THE MALE HAMSTER EAT ITS BABIES!
OK, several things here...first, do you have dwarf or Syrian hamsters? Syrians are solitary and should be seperated from the mother and each other (into individual cages) at four weeks. Mine have weaned and had to be seperated as early as 3 weeks.
Next, how old is your hamster? A female over one year old should not be bred if she has never had a litter before. It is very, very likely she will die. Even if she has had a litter before, being bred after a year old can be risky.
If the female is between 4 and 12 months, she should have a live, healthy birth with no problems at all. Supplementing her diet with bread soaked in milk, grapes, or cantalope helps her to nurse. When the babies are about a week old, start giving her a bit of boiled egg every couple of days. That will be the first food the babies eat on their own, and it is very good for them. You must seperate them at 4 weeks, possibly sooner if they fight too much. At 4 weeks, females begin to be fertile, so you will have unwanted litters.
I would strongly suggest not breeding unless you are certain about the age of your female and that she is breeding quality. Read the threads on Hamsters Galore and Hamsters in Focus. They will give you some really good information.
Hamsters...please help!?
I had a teddy bear hamster. After I had it for about 3 weeks, it died. I don't know what happened. Except its eye was closed shut. It's mouth looked infected. We asked a friend what was wrong, and she said it probably scratched itself. (She mated hamsters) This morning we found it dead. We do not know what happened. Does anyone know? Thanks!
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Eye infections:- Clear or opaque liquid will ooze from the eye. The eyelids may become glued together. Use cotton wool soaked in saline solution to gently wash the eye and open the lids. If the liquid is thick, there may be a foreign body irritating the surface of the eye
Mouth infections:- If the teeth become overgrown, they may pierce the hamsters mouth and an infection will build up. This can be prevented by gnawing, but if the teeth are still too long they will need trimming by your vet. Hamsters can also injure their cheek pouches, mainly caused by sharp objects such as the husks of oats, which should not be fed to hamsters. An infection may build up, leading to an abcess. A swollen face could indicate such an abcess
Hope this helps!!!
infection
hamsters arn't very cleanly
Sounds like an infection of some kind. Next time see a vet, not your friend who mates with hamsters.
infection
Why didn't you get her to a vet right away? It is their RIGHT BY LAW to receive proper medical care and to deny it is abuse. That is the responsibility of pet ownership. That poor little hamster suffered and was in misery. From now on, if you can't afford to properly care for your pets then you have no right to have any.
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Eye infections:- Clear or opaque liquid will ooze from the eye. The eyelids may become glued together. Use cotton wool soaked in saline solution to gently wash the eye and open the lids. If the liquid is thick, there may be a foreign body irritating the surface of the eye
Mouth infections:- If the teeth become overgrown, they may pierce the hamsters mouth and an infection will build up. This can be prevented by gnawing, but if the teeth are still too long they will need trimming by your vet. Hamsters can also injure their cheek pouches, mainly caused by sharp objects such as the husks of oats, which should not be fed to hamsters. An infection may build up, leading to an abcess. A swollen face could indicate such an abcess
Hope this helps!!!
infection
hamsters arn't very cleanly
Sounds like an infection of some kind. Next time see a vet, not your friend who mates with hamsters.
infection
Why didn't you get her to a vet right away? It is their RIGHT BY LAW to receive proper medical care and to deny it is abuse. That is the responsibility of pet ownership. That poor little hamster suffered and was in misery. From now on, if you can't afford to properly care for your pets then you have no right to have any.
Hamsters...?
my friends hamster poops green smushy poop when mine poops pellets. His hamsters tail is all red and the hamster squeaks a lot!! Do you think that the hamster is sick?? And if so what should he do about it?
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The hamster may have wet tail it is a common disease in hamsters. they sometimes get it from lots of stress. Quickly take it too the vets as this disease can kill them. if its not wet tail then i really dont know what it could be you should fnd out what it is at the vets anyway
It`s probably a bad sign when yoor hamster`s tail turns red.
Take it to the vet!
yes i think its sick, how about taking it to the vets!!
eww..that's gross, something it ate probably had that symptom, check with the vet for sure.
take it to the VETS !
YES!! Her hamster is sick. It has diahoerra and some other conditions, I'm not sure what the red tail means though. You should tell her to take it to a vet immediately.
Ahh, poor thing. Its sad to say it, but I think your friends hamster has a very common disease in hamsters called wet tail. Its very dangerous and must be treated immediatly otherwise death will happen very quickly. Advise you friend to get him to the vet ASAP.
yes its sick too may fresh vegs and fruits will cause diarhea, or however you spell it.
i think the hamster is sick!!!! that hamster should go to the vet!!!
Hope the hamster is all right!!!!
It definitely isn't normal. Maybe he ate something weird. How long has this been going on? If it's been going on for some time, then he is sick and needs to go to the vet immediately.
yes i think u should defiantly get it checked out
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The hamster may have wet tail it is a common disease in hamsters. they sometimes get it from lots of stress. Quickly take it too the vets as this disease can kill them. if its not wet tail then i really dont know what it could be you should fnd out what it is at the vets anyway
It`s probably a bad sign when yoor hamster`s tail turns red.
Take it to the vet!
yes i think its sick, how about taking it to the vets!!
eww..that's gross, something it ate probably had that symptom, check with the vet for sure.
take it to the VETS !
YES!! Her hamster is sick. It has diahoerra and some other conditions, I'm not sure what the red tail means though. You should tell her to take it to a vet immediately.
Ahh, poor thing. Its sad to say it, but I think your friends hamster has a very common disease in hamsters called wet tail. Its very dangerous and must be treated immediatly otherwise death will happen very quickly. Advise you friend to get him to the vet ASAP.
yes its sick too may fresh vegs and fruits will cause diarhea, or however you spell it.
i think the hamster is sick!!!! that hamster should go to the vet!!!
Hope the hamster is all right!!!!
It definitely isn't normal. Maybe he ate something weird. How long has this been going on? If it's been going on for some time, then he is sick and needs to go to the vet immediately.
yes i think u should defiantly get it checked out
Hamsters. IMPoRTANT!?
I'm going to get a hamster or a dwarf hamster for my ten year old daughter. However, she is VERY VERY scared of getting bit. Do dwarf hamsters bite you alot? Do regular hamsters bite you alot? Which do you think would make a better pet? Thanks!
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Dwarves tend to be a little more agressive and territorial. I suggest getting a Syrian hamster. Female Syrians tend to be more agressive than males so if I were you i'd get a male.
regular hamsters would be more of a better choice since dwarfs are smaller and quicker therefore a bit harder to handle. the teddybear hamster are tolerant and less to bite
they bite until you train them not to. i got a siberian from a kid who didn't want it any more (i'm an adult), and the little guy bit me twice so hard i bled all over the kitchen. they don't see very well, so i made sure i spoke to him the same way each time i approached him, and i had a piece of treat in my fingers coming in close to his nose slowly. swiss cheese worked as it was smelly. after he figured out my voice and my hand meant no harm, and probably a treat, he hasn't bitten me since. but i try not to wake him up during the day, so i don't startle him or get him cranky. they aren't mean little guys, just wary. good luck.
Dwarf hamsters, from my experiences with them in the pet store, tend to be more hyper and aggressive than black bear hamsters. I have had three black bear hamsters and not one of them ever bit me. If you want to get a better idea, go to a pet store with your daughter and just observe them for a while. When you find one that you think is suitable, try holding it and see how it behaves.
Also, ALWAYS make sure your daughter's hand are freshly washed and do not smell of food before holding a hamster if she is very afraid of being bit because hamsters often bite at what they think is food (which could be your daughter's hand if it smells like food).
Good luck!
Hamsters do bite sometimes. Not as much as gerbils though. The best pet would be a rat. Rats are very social and love humans. They always never bite, unless you train them in a way which would mistake your hand for food.
When i was twelve i had dwarfs. mine never bit anyone. I was at first going to get a teddy bear hamster, but when i asked the petco lady to get it out s oi may hold it she brought it out, but blood was dripping from her hand where it bit her. But then again, my friend who had a dwarf hamsters bit her when you tried to get him out but after he was out of the cage he was so nice! My other friend had a teddy bear hamster that she could never hold because he would bite. Another of my friends had a extremly nice teddy bear hamster. Would she ever constiter rats? I've a couple of girls who come to their names and follow me when i walk around. I've never met a mean rat. Everyone i know who has them or has had them (even my vet) loves/loved them.
Hamsters at first are startled and need to be left alone for a long period of time once they are in there cage but the are unique animals and have different personalities so chose a sleeping hamster and when holding it use a light grip and don't cover your hands with anything. Over all Hamsters will treat you like you treat them. and if it dose bite you pick it up by the extra fur/skin on its neck and hold it for 5 seconds saying no no.
I think u should go to a pet store and hold all different kind of hamsters and pick the one that is nice.
Dwarf hamsters do have a tendancy to bite, and are generally recommended for more experienced owners.
Syrian Hamsters (Teddy bear and black bears are all syrian) tend to bite less. I've had a few female syrians, and haven't ever been bitten on purpose. The couple of exceptions were when I fed a treat, and got my finger too close, and when once I forgot to wash my hands after eating. Hamsters don't have brilliant eyesight, and rely mainly on smell.
If you get a hamster, you always get her out the cage, at least until she is fully tame. Make sure you and your daughter always wash your hands in soap (anti-bacterial worked best for me.. apple scented uh.. didn't do the trick), that way the hamster will very quickly get to know the smell. Hamsters usually bite when being picked up if at all, so your daughter not doing this at 1st will help. At first only you hold the hamster also, your daughter should just stroke her for a couple of weeks, unless she seems very friendly.
Get the hamster from a local pet shop who buys from responsible breeders or people who've bred them at home, not from rodent farms and large scale breeders. Or from a breeder directly. This way they'll have been handled before you get them, and be pretty tame.
When buying, check the hamster's health. It should have a clean coat, bright clear eyes, clear and clean ears. Any droppings in the cage should be form, not runny at all. The hamster shouldn't appear to have any trouble breathing, or wheeze at all. Hold the hamster before you buy it. It may be nervous, but shouldn't seem too "jumpy". By that I don't mean if it tries to jump off you.. but if it seems to be scared by every noise, that is a bad sign.
Good luck getting a hamster, they make great pets for kids. But do remember your daughter may not always remember to feed, give water to and clean it out, so if you expect her to always, it's not going to work.
A good page on hamsters: http://www.hamstercare.co.uk/
If you decide hamsters aren't for you, rats make great pets. Better in a way.. but you should have at least 2, so they're not for all people.
Good luck getting a little pet.. and have fun! Hope this helps.
I just got a teddy bear hasmter today and no bites WHOOOO
well she needs to get to know the hamster ......... is she just picks it up .. umm this happenened to me the hamster will bite her she will go pale and she will feel like shes is extreamly sick(but not nocious) u can give her treats from ur hand. so she thinks ur nice and u can gentyl SLOWly pat her body and after 2 weeks of doing this get somenthing she can pick it up in so if it bites it wont hert her,.... but eventually ur hamster well know u and well be nice. also dont get one from a pet store the chances are ull get pregnet,dieing,disead hamsters . buy one of craigslist. and get one that sez hand raised. well hope it all works out
Answers:
Dwarves tend to be a little more agressive and territorial. I suggest getting a Syrian hamster. Female Syrians tend to be more agressive than males so if I were you i'd get a male.
regular hamsters would be more of a better choice since dwarfs are smaller and quicker therefore a bit harder to handle. the teddybear hamster are tolerant and less to bite
they bite until you train them not to. i got a siberian from a kid who didn't want it any more (i'm an adult), and the little guy bit me twice so hard i bled all over the kitchen. they don't see very well, so i made sure i spoke to him the same way each time i approached him, and i had a piece of treat in my fingers coming in close to his nose slowly. swiss cheese worked as it was smelly. after he figured out my voice and my hand meant no harm, and probably a treat, he hasn't bitten me since. but i try not to wake him up during the day, so i don't startle him or get him cranky. they aren't mean little guys, just wary. good luck.
Dwarf hamsters, from my experiences with them in the pet store, tend to be more hyper and aggressive than black bear hamsters. I have had three black bear hamsters and not one of them ever bit me. If you want to get a better idea, go to a pet store with your daughter and just observe them for a while. When you find one that you think is suitable, try holding it and see how it behaves.
Also, ALWAYS make sure your daughter's hand are freshly washed and do not smell of food before holding a hamster if she is very afraid of being bit because hamsters often bite at what they think is food (which could be your daughter's hand if it smells like food).
Good luck!
Hamsters do bite sometimes. Not as much as gerbils though. The best pet would be a rat. Rats are very social and love humans. They always never bite, unless you train them in a way which would mistake your hand for food.
When i was twelve i had dwarfs. mine never bit anyone. I was at first going to get a teddy bear hamster, but when i asked the petco lady to get it out s oi may hold it she brought it out, but blood was dripping from her hand where it bit her. But then again, my friend who had a dwarf hamsters bit her when you tried to get him out but after he was out of the cage he was so nice! My other friend had a teddy bear hamster that she could never hold because he would bite. Another of my friends had a extremly nice teddy bear hamster. Would she ever constiter rats? I've a couple of girls who come to their names and follow me when i walk around. I've never met a mean rat. Everyone i know who has them or has had them (even my vet) loves/loved them.
Hamsters at first are startled and need to be left alone for a long period of time once they are in there cage but the are unique animals and have different personalities so chose a sleeping hamster and when holding it use a light grip and don't cover your hands with anything. Over all Hamsters will treat you like you treat them. and if it dose bite you pick it up by the extra fur/skin on its neck and hold it for 5 seconds saying no no.
I think u should go to a pet store and hold all different kind of hamsters and pick the one that is nice.
Dwarf hamsters do have a tendancy to bite, and are generally recommended for more experienced owners.
Syrian Hamsters (Teddy bear and black bears are all syrian) tend to bite less. I've had a few female syrians, and haven't ever been bitten on purpose. The couple of exceptions were when I fed a treat, and got my finger too close, and when once I forgot to wash my hands after eating. Hamsters don't have brilliant eyesight, and rely mainly on smell.
If you get a hamster, you always get her out the cage, at least until she is fully tame. Make sure you and your daughter always wash your hands in soap (anti-bacterial worked best for me.. apple scented uh.. didn't do the trick), that way the hamster will very quickly get to know the smell. Hamsters usually bite when being picked up if at all, so your daughter not doing this at 1st will help. At first only you hold the hamster also, your daughter should just stroke her for a couple of weeks, unless she seems very friendly.
Get the hamster from a local pet shop who buys from responsible breeders or people who've bred them at home, not from rodent farms and large scale breeders. Or from a breeder directly. This way they'll have been handled before you get them, and be pretty tame.
When buying, check the hamster's health. It should have a clean coat, bright clear eyes, clear and clean ears. Any droppings in the cage should be form, not runny at all. The hamster shouldn't appear to have any trouble breathing, or wheeze at all. Hold the hamster before you buy it. It may be nervous, but shouldn't seem too "jumpy". By that I don't mean if it tries to jump off you.. but if it seems to be scared by every noise, that is a bad sign.
Good luck getting a hamster, they make great pets for kids. But do remember your daughter may not always remember to feed, give water to and clean it out, so if you expect her to always, it's not going to work.
A good page on hamsters: http://www.hamstercare.co.uk/
If you decide hamsters aren't for you, rats make great pets. Better in a way.. but you should have at least 2, so they're not for all people.
Good luck getting a little pet.. and have fun! Hope this helps.
I just got a teddy bear hasmter today and no bites WHOOOO
well she needs to get to know the hamster ......... is she just picks it up .. umm this happenened to me the hamster will bite her she will go pale and she will feel like shes is extreamly sick(but not nocious) u can give her treats from ur hand. so she thinks ur nice and u can gentyl SLOWly pat her body and after 2 weeks of doing this get somenthing she can pick it up in so if it bites it wont hert her,.... but eventually ur hamster well know u and well be nice. also dont get one from a pet store the chances are ull get pregnet,dieing,disead hamsters . buy one of craigslist. and get one that sez hand raised. well hope it all works out
Hamsters, is it a girl or a boy?
my son has an hamster called charlie but we aren't actually sure what sex it is. Please could someone help us?
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Males have more of a triangular back end! you dont need to lift them up or anyhthing, you can normally just see, the females are more round.
Take a look at these pictures -
Male - http://www.petwebsite.com/picture_displa...
Female -
http://www.petwebsite.com/picture_displa...
Check under it if it is a male there should be a little thing coming out of its(u know wat) and if it is a female there should be no litlle thing in it.
wikipedia aways help :)
hello!!!! don't you know?? the hamster is not in front of me. look at the place that it's pee.
we have two male hamster and they have like a little bald spot on their back legs, this apparently means their are male
Well, if it looks like it has testicles, and yes, they will show! Then obviously it's a male.
See the digrams on this page: http://www.hamsterific.com/hamsteruniver...
Good luck :)
The easiest way is to look for testicles. Clare89 has some great pictures showing the difference.
It's very simple. With a female hamster the back end its straight ish, but a male its out more witch is his testes you can see trust me.
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Males have more of a triangular back end! you dont need to lift them up or anyhthing, you can normally just see, the females are more round.
Take a look at these pictures -
Male - http://www.petwebsite.com/picture_displa...
Female -
http://www.petwebsite.com/picture_displa...
Check under it if it is a male there should be a little thing coming out of its(u know wat) and if it is a female there should be no litlle thing in it.
wikipedia aways help :)
hello!!!! don't you know?? the hamster is not in front of me. look at the place that it's pee.
we have two male hamster and they have like a little bald spot on their back legs, this apparently means their are male
Well, if it looks like it has testicles, and yes, they will show! Then obviously it's a male.
See the digrams on this page: http://www.hamsterific.com/hamsteruniver...
Good luck :)
The easiest way is to look for testicles. Clare89 has some great pictures showing the difference.
It's very simple. With a female hamster the back end its straight ish, but a male its out more witch is his testes you can see trust me.
Hamsters, gerbils or chinchillas?
im getting one of the three but not sure which one. i want one that probably wont bite and stuff. plz help
Answers:
Chinchillas require a lot of specified care, as do all animals. Make sure you do a lot of research before you purchase any animal. When I say research, I don't mean ask anyone working at a pet store. Pet stores are often driven by little more than sales and will give you lots of misinformation, not on purpose, simply because they don't know any better. I don't mean to deter you, it's just that there are way to many misinformed pet owners out there. Feel free to contact me with any specified questions.
chinchillas are awesome, gerbils would be my second route...
chinchillas!
Chinchillas are the least likely to bite, then goes gerbils, and hamster are the most likely to bite out of any rodent.
Chinchillas cost more and take more care the gerbils but both are great if you socialize and train them.
chinchillas are the best way to go, they are furry puff balls of joy and or less likely to bite then hamsters and gerbils, if they think you are a threat they will pee on you but mine has never peed on me before, they are more expencive but it is worth it, they need a 4 level cage atleast and have to have a special dust , for them to take a bath in , and have to be in a room with 60 degree temp. but all of this is worth it when they learn there name, and look at you so cute, and run up to you and jump all over you, it takes a while to train em , but you'll love em. im 12 and ive been through a lot of hamhams and gerbils and they bite and sleep all da and dont do anything exciting and they cant run up to you or learn there name or anything and chinnies are the best thing ive had, its better to get a pair of chins unless you have enough time for 1 , i only have one female but she is happy alone. and i hope i helped and you might want to read up on chins, and most websites tell you to have all thisstuff for a chins saftey but you dont really need any safety stuff because chins dont really ever get sick, or atleast mine doesnt. i hope i helped and have fun with your new furry critter
Chinchilla's are the most expensive out of the 3. All three smell worse than a rat. Hamsters and gerbils are the least intelligent with rats topping the chinchilla in smarts. Chinchilla's need a dust bath once every week minimum, while hamsters, gerbils and rats don't need 'bath' material.
With the biting issue, the younger and more you handle them the less bitty they will become.
In truth the best pet I've had in this department, since I have had all three and rats as pets, were the rats.
Rats make great pets! They have a high intelligence, they love to be handled, they don't require special needs like chinchilla's and they are the cheapest ones you can buy out of the ones you've listed.
Gerbils! I own two, and have fallen in love with them! Check out these links- abcgerbils.com- Info on gerbils! Why gerbils are best!- http://abcgerbils.com/whybest.html...
well it depends if you want one to hold. hamsters and gerbils can easily be held. i heard that gerbils chew stuff. chinchillas kind of smell so i think hamsters. i have had lots of them. they nice and cute.
i know this is out of the question but try guinea pigs
is not i say hamsters
Answers:
Chinchillas require a lot of specified care, as do all animals. Make sure you do a lot of research before you purchase any animal. When I say research, I don't mean ask anyone working at a pet store. Pet stores are often driven by little more than sales and will give you lots of misinformation, not on purpose, simply because they don't know any better. I don't mean to deter you, it's just that there are way to many misinformed pet owners out there. Feel free to contact me with any specified questions.
chinchillas are awesome, gerbils would be my second route...
chinchillas!
Chinchillas are the least likely to bite, then goes gerbils, and hamster are the most likely to bite out of any rodent.
Chinchillas cost more and take more care the gerbils but both are great if you socialize and train them.
chinchillas are the best way to go, they are furry puff balls of joy and or less likely to bite then hamsters and gerbils, if they think you are a threat they will pee on you but mine has never peed on me before, they are more expencive but it is worth it, they need a 4 level cage atleast and have to have a special dust , for them to take a bath in , and have to be in a room with 60 degree temp. but all of this is worth it when they learn there name, and look at you so cute, and run up to you and jump all over you, it takes a while to train em , but you'll love em. im 12 and ive been through a lot of hamhams and gerbils and they bite and sleep all da and dont do anything exciting and they cant run up to you or learn there name or anything and chinnies are the best thing ive had, its better to get a pair of chins unless you have enough time for 1 , i only have one female but she is happy alone. and i hope i helped and you might want to read up on chins, and most websites tell you to have all thisstuff for a chins saftey but you dont really need any safety stuff because chins dont really ever get sick, or atleast mine doesnt. i hope i helped and have fun with your new furry critter
Chinchilla's are the most expensive out of the 3. All three smell worse than a rat. Hamsters and gerbils are the least intelligent with rats topping the chinchilla in smarts. Chinchilla's need a dust bath once every week minimum, while hamsters, gerbils and rats don't need 'bath' material.
With the biting issue, the younger and more you handle them the less bitty they will become.
In truth the best pet I've had in this department, since I have had all three and rats as pets, were the rats.
Rats make great pets! They have a high intelligence, they love to be handled, they don't require special needs like chinchilla's and they are the cheapest ones you can buy out of the ones you've listed.
Gerbils! I own two, and have fallen in love with them! Check out these links- abcgerbils.com- Info on gerbils! Why gerbils are best!- http://abcgerbils.com/whybest.html...
well it depends if you want one to hold. hamsters and gerbils can easily be held. i heard that gerbils chew stuff. chinchillas kind of smell so i think hamsters. i have had lots of them. they nice and cute.
i know this is out of the question but try guinea pigs
is not i say hamsters
Hamsters!??!?
if you want babies after how long should u separate the babies from the mom?
i dont want the mom eating the babies or the babies making more babies
ill keep the girls and boys separated
and on avrage how much do they make in one litter?
Answers:
OK this is a guide, found on my website, http://www.freewebs.com/hamsterhighway/i...
and it was made by me!
Breeding Hamsters
You generally would breed hamsters according to their specific breed ie Breeding only Syrian hamsters or breeding only Chinese hamsters. It is not advisable to breed hamsters of different breed types. If you've got a friend who has a hamster of the same breed of the opposite sex, you can arrange with him/her to breed your hamsters and then share the load of having to find homes for the young. This is the case for breeding Syrian hamsters as they are more often than not kept in isolation. Dwarf hamsters are different in that they are sociable and can live in social groups - so long as they are introduced to each other after weaning and they 'grow up' together. If you have a cage of dwarf hamsters (who are not of the same sex), they will start to breed when they are ready - and they generally will pretty much 'self regulate' their breeding pattern and frequency and you just have to 'watch' it unfold.
What's the best age to start breeding hamsters?
Generally for female hamsters, the ideal age to start breeding is at 4-6 months - any younger and you would risk her having a poor litter (she has still to grow herself) and also increase the likelihood of cannibalism. Leave it any longer than 6 months and you run the risk of birth complications. For male hamsters, they are sexually active from as young as 6 weeks of age but it's probably best to leave them alone till they're about 2-3 months old before contemplating breeding from them. Dwarf hamsters kept together will start breeding at 2-3 months of age.
How often can I breed my female hamster?
Whilst you can just keep her breeding litter after litter, this will greatly shorten her lifespan. It's best to wait about 3-4 months before you breed her again. This will give her body time to 'recuperate' and put her in a better condition come mating time. If you stick to this regime, it will mean that you will probably get 2 litters out of any one breeding female hamster as they often become sterile when they turn 14 months old. Sometimes you can get a third litter from a female but this is the exception rather than the rule. Strangely enough, this is the self same pattern that dwarf hamsters will adhere to even though they have 'free rein' as to how often they mate and produce offspring. 2-3 litters per breeding female is the norm for dwarf hamsters kept as mating pairs.Breeding Syrian hamsters
Because Syrian hamsters are kept in isolation, you usually have to play 'match-maker' when it comes to breeding frivolities. Female hamsters come into 'season' once every 4 days ( they ovulate during that time) and it's only when they are in season that they are 'receptive' to the advances of the male hamster. Any other times fighting would inevitably occur.
How do I know when my female hamster is ready to breed -(or is in season)?
Given that they will go into season once every 4 days, if you get it wrong the first time, there's always the next time. Generally, the female hamster will emit a musky odor just before she comes into season and inevitably, it's always around evening time that the 'oestrus period' (time when she's fertile and accepting of the male) starts and it lasts for anywhere between 4 and 18 hours. It is during this 'window of opportunity' that she will be receptive to the male so breeding them has to take place then. After the female hamsters finish their season, there is a thick white mucous discharge that is excreted from their vagina. Less experienced hamster breeders will then take that as a starting point, count another 3 days after that and then try for a breeding encounter (anticipating the next oestrous cycle 4 days later). If the weather is cool ( winter), most hamsters will not breed. The other tell-tale sign that she is in season is that when you stroke her back towards her tail, she will freeze on the spot, flatten out and lift her tail.
The hamster breeding protocol
Okay, you've established that the female hamster is ready for breeding, what now? You have 2 choices - you can put her in the male's cage or take them both out and put them in a separate breeding box (neutral territory). Wear protective gloves, have an object ready to separate them if any fighting ensues - they often aren't very selective about who they nip and will nip you in your efforts to separate them if they choose not to breed. If you've picked the right time, the female will 'freeze' with her tail in the air and allow the male hamster to mate with her a few times. Keep them together for anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour - when they start to lose interest in the mating ritual, then it's time to separate them. Virgin males can be a bit confused initially and may turn the female hamster off by mounting her from all directions but they will soon learn 'on the job'. Breeding is generally more successful when both male and female hamsters have had previous mating encounters.
How can I tell if the mating has been successful that the female hamster is pregnant?
If the female doesn't come into season again 4 days later, she's regarded as being pregnant. She will start to become decidedly pregnant - her abdomen will swell (no, she's not getting fat), and her nipples will start to become more pronounced.
Gestation lasts 16-18 days for Syrian hamsters, 18-21 days for the Russian hamsters, 21-23 days for Chinese hamsters and 23-30 for Roborovski Hamsters. The average litter for Syrians is about 7, but can be as great as 24, which is the maximum number of pups that can be contained in the uterus. Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters tend to have 4-8 in a litter but can have up to 14. Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamsters tend to have slightly smaller litters, as do Chinese and Roborovski hamsters.
Hamsters are born hairless and blind in a nest which the mother will have prepared in advance. After 1 week they begin to explore outside the nest. They are completely weaned after 3 weeks, or 4 for Roborovski Hamsters. Most breeders will sell the hamsters to shops when the hamsters are anywhere as of about 2-8 months old.
What do I do after the mating?
You return both hamsters to their respective cages. Female hamsters will need extra food during the pregnancy. High protein foods like tofu, boiled egg, wheat germ (to aid in birthing) can be added to the diet. She can still be handled but it's best to leave her alone when it's closer to the expected birth date. Clean out her cage at day 14 and take out the exercise wheel, provide her with extra nesting material (eg shredded paper). Then put her cage in a warm, quiet spot with as little disturbance as possible and wait...
Ooo - the babies are here - what now?
Let her nurse the babies till they are about 2 weeks old. DO NOT disturb the nest during this time as she may decide to turn on them and eat them. The cage will smell during this time - that's unavoidable, any attempts to change the bedding material would increase the likelihood of cannibalism so it's best to just leave it for the moment and put up with the smell. Sometimes despite all this, the female hamster will still cannibalize her young, this is common in female hamsters bred under 4 months and in older females who will cull some babies to reduce the numbers in the litter. Continue with the high protein foods (other ideas are bread soaked in milk) during this time. At about 3 weeks of age, the hamsters are ready to be sexed and weaned - they are no longer reliant on their mum for nourishment. You can keep them in 2 different boxes/cages (all the male babies in 1 cage and the females in another). They can be kept in these groups for a further 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, you can find new homes for them and they can go to their new owners at 5-6 weeks of age.
It is part of nature that female hamsters may eat their young. If this happens to you, here are some factors that may (or may not) have caused it.
1. She was stressed out by loud noises or the father.
2. The babies were touched by a human and therefore, had another scent on them.
3. The babies were deformed or had genetic disorders.
4. The mother was a first-time, inexperienced mother.
Mothers may eat the babies for any of these reasons. I have found that the second birth is usually much larger and has a much better survival rate because the mother knew what was going on and what to do. The first litter was sort of a surprise to her and she had to learn the ropes.
Sometimes, the mother never has any trouble with the first litter. Again, it just depends on the hamster. If your mother eats her first litter, give her plenty of recovery time and try again. Unless she has problems with her health, I can guarantee more of the babies will live the second time around. It often takes a little time to get the ball rolling, but once it is done, you will have plenty of little pups.
i dont know man
and i know what u mean
their penis must be like not even a centimeter big :) lol
The babies are fine in the same cage as their mom untill they are rather big. You just kind of know. Like when she doesnt need to take care of them any more.
And you can tell the boys from the girls after about 2 weeks or so because they have quite noticable testicles in warmth.
you can seperate the babies after about 2-3 weeks, the moment they can take solid food. But it is better to have them tog with the mum till 4 weeks.
average about 3-4 babies
also. female hamsters have the 2 holes closer, male ahde the 2 holes very far apart
1: Seperate them around three to four weeks.
2: It is part of nature that female hamsters may eat their young. If this happens to you, here are some factors that may (or may not) have caused it.
She was stressed out by loud noises or the father.
The babies were touched by a human and therefore, had another scent on them.
The babies were deformed or had genetic disorders.
The mother was a first-time, inexperienced mother.
Mothers may eat the babies for any of these reasons. I have found that the second birth is usually much larger and has a much better survival rate because the mother knew what was going on and what to do. The first litter was sort of a surprise to her and she had to learn the ropes.
Sometimes, the mother never has any trouble with the first litter. Again, it just depends on the hamster. If your mother eats her first litter, give her plenty of recovery time and try again. Unless she has problems with her health, I can guarantee more of the babies will live the second time around. It often takes a little time to get the ball rolling, but once it is done, you will have plenty of little pups.
3: For syrian hamsters: up to 20 per litter, Dwarf hamsters: around 8 per litter, any other hamster: rnaging from 3-12. If you need more info feel free to e-mail me!
i dont want the mom eating the babies or the babies making more babies
ill keep the girls and boys separated
and on avrage how much do they make in one litter?
Answers:
OK this is a guide, found on my website, http://www.freewebs.com/hamsterhighway/i...
and it was made by me!
Breeding Hamsters
You generally would breed hamsters according to their specific breed ie Breeding only Syrian hamsters or breeding only Chinese hamsters. It is not advisable to breed hamsters of different breed types. If you've got a friend who has a hamster of the same breed of the opposite sex, you can arrange with him/her to breed your hamsters and then share the load of having to find homes for the young. This is the case for breeding Syrian hamsters as they are more often than not kept in isolation. Dwarf hamsters are different in that they are sociable and can live in social groups - so long as they are introduced to each other after weaning and they 'grow up' together. If you have a cage of dwarf hamsters (who are not of the same sex), they will start to breed when they are ready - and they generally will pretty much 'self regulate' their breeding pattern and frequency and you just have to 'watch' it unfold.
What's the best age to start breeding hamsters?
Generally for female hamsters, the ideal age to start breeding is at 4-6 months - any younger and you would risk her having a poor litter (she has still to grow herself) and also increase the likelihood of cannibalism. Leave it any longer than 6 months and you run the risk of birth complications. For male hamsters, they are sexually active from as young as 6 weeks of age but it's probably best to leave them alone till they're about 2-3 months old before contemplating breeding from them. Dwarf hamsters kept together will start breeding at 2-3 months of age.
How often can I breed my female hamster?
Whilst you can just keep her breeding litter after litter, this will greatly shorten her lifespan. It's best to wait about 3-4 months before you breed her again. This will give her body time to 'recuperate' and put her in a better condition come mating time. If you stick to this regime, it will mean that you will probably get 2 litters out of any one breeding female hamster as they often become sterile when they turn 14 months old. Sometimes you can get a third litter from a female but this is the exception rather than the rule. Strangely enough, this is the self same pattern that dwarf hamsters will adhere to even though they have 'free rein' as to how often they mate and produce offspring. 2-3 litters per breeding female is the norm for dwarf hamsters kept as mating pairs.Breeding Syrian hamsters
Because Syrian hamsters are kept in isolation, you usually have to play 'match-maker' when it comes to breeding frivolities. Female hamsters come into 'season' once every 4 days ( they ovulate during that time) and it's only when they are in season that they are 'receptive' to the advances of the male hamster. Any other times fighting would inevitably occur.
How do I know when my female hamster is ready to breed -(or is in season)?
Given that they will go into season once every 4 days, if you get it wrong the first time, there's always the next time. Generally, the female hamster will emit a musky odor just before she comes into season and inevitably, it's always around evening time that the 'oestrus period' (time when she's fertile and accepting of the male) starts and it lasts for anywhere between 4 and 18 hours. It is during this 'window of opportunity' that she will be receptive to the male so breeding them has to take place then. After the female hamsters finish their season, there is a thick white mucous discharge that is excreted from their vagina. Less experienced hamster breeders will then take that as a starting point, count another 3 days after that and then try for a breeding encounter (anticipating the next oestrous cycle 4 days later). If the weather is cool ( winter), most hamsters will not breed. The other tell-tale sign that she is in season is that when you stroke her back towards her tail, she will freeze on the spot, flatten out and lift her tail.
The hamster breeding protocol
Okay, you've established that the female hamster is ready for breeding, what now? You have 2 choices - you can put her in the male's cage or take them both out and put them in a separate breeding box (neutral territory). Wear protective gloves, have an object ready to separate them if any fighting ensues - they often aren't very selective about who they nip and will nip you in your efforts to separate them if they choose not to breed. If you've picked the right time, the female will 'freeze' with her tail in the air and allow the male hamster to mate with her a few times. Keep them together for anywhere between 15 minutes to an hour - when they start to lose interest in the mating ritual, then it's time to separate them. Virgin males can be a bit confused initially and may turn the female hamster off by mounting her from all directions but they will soon learn 'on the job'. Breeding is generally more successful when both male and female hamsters have had previous mating encounters.
How can I tell if the mating has been successful that the female hamster is pregnant?
If the female doesn't come into season again 4 days later, she's regarded as being pregnant. She will start to become decidedly pregnant - her abdomen will swell (no, she's not getting fat), and her nipples will start to become more pronounced.
Gestation lasts 16-18 days for Syrian hamsters, 18-21 days for the Russian hamsters, 21-23 days for Chinese hamsters and 23-30 for Roborovski Hamsters. The average litter for Syrians is about 7, but can be as great as 24, which is the maximum number of pups that can be contained in the uterus. Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters tend to have 4-8 in a litter but can have up to 14. Winter White Russian Dwarf Hamsters tend to have slightly smaller litters, as do Chinese and Roborovski hamsters.
Hamsters are born hairless and blind in a nest which the mother will have prepared in advance. After 1 week they begin to explore outside the nest. They are completely weaned after 3 weeks, or 4 for Roborovski Hamsters. Most breeders will sell the hamsters to shops when the hamsters are anywhere as of about 2-8 months old.
What do I do after the mating?
You return both hamsters to their respective cages. Female hamsters will need extra food during the pregnancy. High protein foods like tofu, boiled egg, wheat germ (to aid in birthing) can be added to the diet. She can still be handled but it's best to leave her alone when it's closer to the expected birth date. Clean out her cage at day 14 and take out the exercise wheel, provide her with extra nesting material (eg shredded paper). Then put her cage in a warm, quiet spot with as little disturbance as possible and wait...
Ooo - the babies are here - what now?
Let her nurse the babies till they are about 2 weeks old. DO NOT disturb the nest during this time as she may decide to turn on them and eat them. The cage will smell during this time - that's unavoidable, any attempts to change the bedding material would increase the likelihood of cannibalism so it's best to just leave it for the moment and put up with the smell. Sometimes despite all this, the female hamster will still cannibalize her young, this is common in female hamsters bred under 4 months and in older females who will cull some babies to reduce the numbers in the litter. Continue with the high protein foods (other ideas are bread soaked in milk) during this time. At about 3 weeks of age, the hamsters are ready to be sexed and weaned - they are no longer reliant on their mum for nourishment. You can keep them in 2 different boxes/cages (all the male babies in 1 cage and the females in another). They can be kept in these groups for a further 2-3 weeks. In the meantime, you can find new homes for them and they can go to their new owners at 5-6 weeks of age.
It is part of nature that female hamsters may eat their young. If this happens to you, here are some factors that may (or may not) have caused it.
1. She was stressed out by loud noises or the father.
2. The babies were touched by a human and therefore, had another scent on them.
3. The babies were deformed or had genetic disorders.
4. The mother was a first-time, inexperienced mother.
Mothers may eat the babies for any of these reasons. I have found that the second birth is usually much larger and has a much better survival rate because the mother knew what was going on and what to do. The first litter was sort of a surprise to her and she had to learn the ropes.
Sometimes, the mother never has any trouble with the first litter. Again, it just depends on the hamster. If your mother eats her first litter, give her plenty of recovery time and try again. Unless she has problems with her health, I can guarantee more of the babies will live the second time around. It often takes a little time to get the ball rolling, but once it is done, you will have plenty of little pups.
i dont know man
and i know what u mean
their penis must be like not even a centimeter big :) lol
The babies are fine in the same cage as their mom untill they are rather big. You just kind of know. Like when she doesnt need to take care of them any more.
And you can tell the boys from the girls after about 2 weeks or so because they have quite noticable testicles in warmth.
you can seperate the babies after about 2-3 weeks, the moment they can take solid food. But it is better to have them tog with the mum till 4 weeks.
average about 3-4 babies
also. female hamsters have the 2 holes closer, male ahde the 2 holes very far apart
1: Seperate them around three to four weeks.
2: It is part of nature that female hamsters may eat their young. If this happens to you, here are some factors that may (or may not) have caused it.
She was stressed out by loud noises or the father.
The babies were touched by a human and therefore, had another scent on them.
The babies were deformed or had genetic disorders.
The mother was a first-time, inexperienced mother.
Mothers may eat the babies for any of these reasons. I have found that the second birth is usually much larger and has a much better survival rate because the mother knew what was going on and what to do. The first litter was sort of a surprise to her and she had to learn the ropes.
Sometimes, the mother never has any trouble with the first litter. Again, it just depends on the hamster. If your mother eats her first litter, give her plenty of recovery time and try again. Unless she has problems with her health, I can guarantee more of the babies will live the second time around. It often takes a little time to get the ball rolling, but once it is done, you will have plenty of little pups.
3: For syrian hamsters: up to 20 per litter, Dwarf hamsters: around 8 per litter, any other hamster: rnaging from 3-12. If you need more info feel free to e-mail me!
Hamsters!!?
I havent decided yet but im thinking of getting a hamster...what should i expect in terms of costs, care, and cleaning?
Answers:
All the costs, care, and cleaning depends on what type of hamster(s) you get. Dwarf hamsters are probably the cheapest hamsters you can get, they on average probably about $8 each. I believe males cost more than females. Teddy bear hamsters, I heard they are about $50.
Bottles: around $10
Cage: $20 - over a $100. I think a fish tank is the best tank for the hamster, it is easier to keep clean.
Cleaning: Bedding for your hamsters can be $ 8 - $20. The eight dollar one are woodchips, which don't keep as clean as the more expensive beddings. Hamsters usually clean themselves.
I love hampsters I would sugest a black bear hampster their the sweetist mine NEVER bit me or anything. for cost I would say maybe $20 I dont really remeber but it wasnt too expensive.for care you should clean them at least three or two times a week because they can make a mess :) but hold him at least ten minutes a day if you can because that way they arent as afraid of humans and he wont try and run away when you do hold him, mine even slept on me.
Things you need to get for a hamster :(price will have to check with your local pet store)
Cage( prefably plastic combined with metal bars)
water bottle
food bowl ( optional)
excersize wheel
food (mix of nuts, sunflower seeds)
Treats (optional, but will be helpful )
cleaning, once a week will do.
Care, very easy, just take it out once awhile.
Cages can cost 20 and higher. Hamster can cost 8-20. Feeding cost about 8. Bedding cost about 8. Now when getting a hamster I would get any kind besides dwarf for your first one. Dwarf hamsters bite more and are harder to tame. But when you first get your hamster no matter what kind it is it may bite you. It does this bcuz he or she dosnt know you very well!! Let him or her smell your hand genly pet it and once you master doing this. ( you should also give her a treat so she knows she can trust you) Next step is picking her up. After Then soon enuff shell have full trust in you and the only time she may bite you is if you wake her up.
Now cleaning. All you have to do is clean it once a week. Put new bedding,food, and water in.
http://www.hamsterhideout.com/
Hamsters are cute, fun and inexpensive to care for. To get everything started for a hamster I would think about 100. I wouldn't go with a plastic hamster cage. I would go with a ten gallon tank and a second floor cage that would fit on top. That is what I had for my hamster. I works better than the plastic one. Hamsters like to nibble and the plastic one they make to much noise and after time can actually make a hole in the cage.
Well, personally I have had hamsters, and they arent much fun. For all the they give back to you, its just not worth it to clean a cage twice a week, spend money on food and supplies, and live in a smelly room. In the wild, hams are solitary creatures, and they dont really like human interaction that much, often running away when they hear the cage door opening. If you want a pet that will love you unconditionally, clamber to the cage door when it hears your voice, and actually do something, get a rat.
Id get a dwarf hamster. They cost about five bucks. The cage is like 40 for two stories. Food in big bags is like 10 dollars. And you have to clean there cage alot cause there home in also their toilet. id say every 3-7 days.
Answers:
All the costs, care, and cleaning depends on what type of hamster(s) you get. Dwarf hamsters are probably the cheapest hamsters you can get, they on average probably about $8 each. I believe males cost more than females. Teddy bear hamsters, I heard they are about $50.
Bottles: around $10
Cage: $20 - over a $100. I think a fish tank is the best tank for the hamster, it is easier to keep clean.
Cleaning: Bedding for your hamsters can be $ 8 - $20. The eight dollar one are woodchips, which don't keep as clean as the more expensive beddings. Hamsters usually clean themselves.
I love hampsters I would sugest a black bear hampster their the sweetist mine NEVER bit me or anything. for cost I would say maybe $20 I dont really remeber but it wasnt too expensive.for care you should clean them at least three or two times a week because they can make a mess :) but hold him at least ten minutes a day if you can because that way they arent as afraid of humans and he wont try and run away when you do hold him, mine even slept on me.
Things you need to get for a hamster :(price will have to check with your local pet store)
Cage( prefably plastic combined with metal bars)
water bottle
food bowl ( optional)
excersize wheel
food (mix of nuts, sunflower seeds)
Treats (optional, but will be helpful )
cleaning, once a week will do.
Care, very easy, just take it out once awhile.
Cages can cost 20 and higher. Hamster can cost 8-20. Feeding cost about 8. Bedding cost about 8. Now when getting a hamster I would get any kind besides dwarf for your first one. Dwarf hamsters bite more and are harder to tame. But when you first get your hamster no matter what kind it is it may bite you. It does this bcuz he or she dosnt know you very well!! Let him or her smell your hand genly pet it and once you master doing this. ( you should also give her a treat so she knows she can trust you) Next step is picking her up. After Then soon enuff shell have full trust in you and the only time she may bite you is if you wake her up.
Now cleaning. All you have to do is clean it once a week. Put new bedding,food, and water in.
http://www.hamsterhideout.com/
Hamsters are cute, fun and inexpensive to care for. To get everything started for a hamster I would think about 100. I wouldn't go with a plastic hamster cage. I would go with a ten gallon tank and a second floor cage that would fit on top. That is what I had for my hamster. I works better than the plastic one. Hamsters like to nibble and the plastic one they make to much noise and after time can actually make a hole in the cage.
Well, personally I have had hamsters, and they arent much fun. For all the they give back to you, its just not worth it to clean a cage twice a week, spend money on food and supplies, and live in a smelly room. In the wild, hams are solitary creatures, and they dont really like human interaction that much, often running away when they hear the cage door opening. If you want a pet that will love you unconditionally, clamber to the cage door when it hears your voice, and actually do something, get a rat.
Id get a dwarf hamster. They cost about five bucks. The cage is like 40 for two stories. Food in big bags is like 10 dollars. And you have to clean there cage alot cause there home in also their toilet. id say every 3-7 days.
Hamsters! <3?
i have a dwarf hamster names Lucielle Sidnie. She Is lihgt gray with a little tan in her back. I have a Excersize ball for her and she seems like she loves it. but.. is it okay for them to be in there? i saw somewhere that i hurts a guinea pigs spine.. is that the same for Dwarf Hamsters?
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Excersize balls are more dangerous for guinea pigs, because their backs are not as flexible.
For dwarf hamsters, excersize balls are total acceptable, and are greatly encouraged! Hamsters love running around in excersize balls and should be brought OUT of their cage to excersize about once a day.
You may, however, want to get a smaller sized ball, which is special for dwarf hamsters.
Just be careful, because the smaller ball's tops do not lock as well.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask anytime!
Good Luck! :)
No, hamsters are very flexible and do fine in rolling balls. Guinea pigs should never ever be put in one or on a leash.
Go to the library get a good book on Dwarf Hamsters and read. It's the best info outside of calling a vet.
no, hamsters do fine in those balls. guinea pigs' spines just aren't made to be as flexible as things like hamsters, gerbils, and mice, so it hurts their back.
No it is ok for any hamsters to use the balls! It is really good for them to use it because it gives them lots of exersize!
If the ball hurt the guinea pigs back then the ball was probably too small and it hit its back. I have a Dwarf hamster too and she does fine in the ball.
Hamsters, gerbils, mice, and rats all have a flexible spine which allows them to enjoy a roll around ball and an exercise wheel. Guinea Pigs don't.
Good exercise for a Guinea Pig would be to let him/her roam around a Piggy-proof part of your apartment for a little while. Supervised of course! :)
Hamsters are better in exercise wheels than guinea pigs cuz they're more flexible.
hamsters are ok in them but guinea pig are different because they are not as flexible
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Excersize balls are more dangerous for guinea pigs, because their backs are not as flexible.
For dwarf hamsters, excersize balls are total acceptable, and are greatly encouraged! Hamsters love running around in excersize balls and should be brought OUT of their cage to excersize about once a day.
You may, however, want to get a smaller sized ball, which is special for dwarf hamsters.
Just be careful, because the smaller ball's tops do not lock as well.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask anytime!
Good Luck! :)
No, hamsters are very flexible and do fine in rolling balls. Guinea pigs should never ever be put in one or on a leash.
Go to the library get a good book on Dwarf Hamsters and read. It's the best info outside of calling a vet.
no, hamsters do fine in those balls. guinea pigs' spines just aren't made to be as flexible as things like hamsters, gerbils, and mice, so it hurts their back.
No it is ok for any hamsters to use the balls! It is really good for them to use it because it gives them lots of exersize!
If the ball hurt the guinea pigs back then the ball was probably too small and it hit its back. I have a Dwarf hamster too and she does fine in the ball.
Hamsters, gerbils, mice, and rats all have a flexible spine which allows them to enjoy a roll around ball and an exercise wheel. Guinea Pigs don't.
Good exercise for a Guinea Pig would be to let him/her roam around a Piggy-proof part of your apartment for a little while. Supervised of course! :)
Hamsters are better in exercise wheels than guinea pigs cuz they're more flexible.
hamsters are ok in them but guinea pig are different because they are not as flexible
Hamster's Sweet escape.?
My hamster escaped and chewed on my bathroom wall.he knows how to unlock his cage door.I got a clip so he can't get out.But after I found him he's been having "the runs"(poop)And has been acting sick.Is there anything I can do?? Please good answers only.I need help to save my little Elmo!Ps.She is only 5 months old!Save her please!
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The best thing to do is to take your hamster to a vet for antibiotics. She has a bacterial infection and should really see a vet. If you are unable to take your hamster to a vet go to a petstore and buy some dritail. This is a general antibiotic that works most of the time and we use it at work for our hamsters but you generally have to catch it really early for it to work.
get him checked out for EVERYTHING:D
sounds like a bacterial infection. Take her to the vet immediately.
i am really not sure so i would call a vet and see whats wrong! or u can go to the vet and see whats wrong there! Either way u still should go to the vet!!!
if you can, consult a vet. if not, make sure she is drinking PLENTY of water and is eating properly. rinse her bottle daily and her food bowl (if bowl is dirty). make sure temperature is okay and give her plenty of attention. best of luck!
it may be stress related, if you are paying too much attension then leave him in his cage for a while. If you dont pay that much attention then give him more
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The best thing to do is to take your hamster to a vet for antibiotics. She has a bacterial infection and should really see a vet. If you are unable to take your hamster to a vet go to a petstore and buy some dritail. This is a general antibiotic that works most of the time and we use it at work for our hamsters but you generally have to catch it really early for it to work.
get him checked out for EVERYTHING:D
sounds like a bacterial infection. Take her to the vet immediately.
i am really not sure so i would call a vet and see whats wrong! or u can go to the vet and see whats wrong there! Either way u still should go to the vet!!!
if you can, consult a vet. if not, make sure she is drinking PLENTY of water and is eating properly. rinse her bottle daily and her food bowl (if bowl is dirty). make sure temperature is okay and give her plenty of attention. best of luck!
it may be stress related, if you are paying too much attension then leave him in his cage for a while. If you dont pay that much attention then give him more
Hamsters petsmart?
how much did u pay for it?
tell me if it was a dwarf or regular thanx!
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Got my hamster from the pound.
She cost $9 and was already tame.
Oh I got mine from there! He is a Syrian short-haired, that is tan and white. He was 8.99 plus tax. WORTH OF PENNY! Named him Niles and luv him soooo much!!
about 9 dallers! That is the basic price for hamsters which is a pretty good deal!
Good luck with buying ur hamster!
I have 3 Syrians, and they range from $10-20 and are females they don';t sell males, you will only need one, they are solitary animals, one per cage.
tell me if it was a dwarf or regular thanx!
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Got my hamster from the pound.
She cost $9 and was already tame.
Oh I got mine from there! He is a Syrian short-haired, that is tan and white. He was 8.99 plus tax. WORTH OF PENNY! Named him Niles and luv him soooo much!!
about 9 dallers! That is the basic price for hamsters which is a pretty good deal!
Good luck with buying ur hamster!
I have 3 Syrians, and they range from $10-20 and are females they don';t sell males, you will only need one, they are solitary animals, one per cage.
Hamsters Or Gerbils?
Which do you like best? ;P
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Well i like hamsters cuz they are sooo cute and friendly!
I have 2 female gerbils, they dont bite or anything so...GERBILS
Gerbils are friendlier than hamsters, but I think hamsters are cuter.
Gerbils...Hamsters are too much like rats.
I like hamsters, because I owned one for three years.
neither. guinea pigs are best. hamsters bite too much and so do gerbils.
I prefer mice. But out of those two rodents, hamsters.
I had gerbils, and they were cute, but boy, i had NO interest in them AT ALL.
It was fun just to watch them sometimes, but eh.
i prefer mice raised and bred hamsters but mice are much more gentlier and fun.
I like gerbils better, but hamster are nice pets for adults or older people that take them out at night and understand thier mood.
Hamsters are solitary (live alone), nocturnal (sleep at night), and stress out more easily than gerbils, especially when you wake them up in the day. Gerbils live in pairs, are crescepular (nappers), always ready for action, bold and outgoing, and love to dig, build tunnel structures and dig up cardboard. Gerbils are desert animals that drink only a teaspoon of water every day, pee little and are the least smelly of all the small animal pets.
Always get a small animal pet from a breeder. Here is a breeder listing for gerbils:
http://www.agsgerbils.org/breeders.html.
Another fun thing about gerbils is that you can show them in gerbil shows. See www.agsgerbils.org
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Well i like hamsters cuz they are sooo cute and friendly!
I have 2 female gerbils, they dont bite or anything so...GERBILS
Gerbils are friendlier than hamsters, but I think hamsters are cuter.
Gerbils...Hamsters are too much like rats.
I like hamsters, because I owned one for three years.
neither. guinea pigs are best. hamsters bite too much and so do gerbils.
I prefer mice. But out of those two rodents, hamsters.
I had gerbils, and they were cute, but boy, i had NO interest in them AT ALL.
It was fun just to watch them sometimes, but eh.
i prefer mice raised and bred hamsters but mice are much more gentlier and fun.
I like gerbils better, but hamster are nice pets for adults or older people that take them out at night and understand thier mood.
Hamsters are solitary (live alone), nocturnal (sleep at night), and stress out more easily than gerbils, especially when you wake them up in the day. Gerbils live in pairs, are crescepular (nappers), always ready for action, bold and outgoing, and love to dig, build tunnel structures and dig up cardboard. Gerbils are desert animals that drink only a teaspoon of water every day, pee little and are the least smelly of all the small animal pets.
Always get a small animal pet from a breeder. Here is a breeder listing for gerbils:
http://www.agsgerbils.org/breeders.html.
Another fun thing about gerbils is that you can show them in gerbil shows. See www.agsgerbils.org
Hamsters or Gerbils?
My sister and I are thinking about getting a hamster or gerbil. Which one would you suggest? My family has had guinea pigs for my whole life, but we would like some other type of rodent also. There are a few things I would like to know first.
Which is more tame?
Are they cuddly?
Do they bite?
Are they both nocturnal?
Are you only able to have one?
Basically, I would like to know everything about gerbils and hamsters.
Please don't give me any extremely long, or critical (example: They have to have this, and they can't have that...) answers. Thank you!
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I have had both in my life time. Personally I am in love with my three Gerbils. My Hamster passed away a year ago. I don't plan to get another Hamster but, If anything happens to my Gerbils I'll definately get more.
Here are awnsers to your questions:
Which is more tame? Gerbils
Gebils:
Are they cuddly? Yes!
Do they bite? No. In my time of having them (4 years) not one ever bit me.
Are they nocturnal? No.
Are you only able to have one? No. The live in groups of 2 or more natrurally. You should probably get 2.
Hamsters:
Are they cuddly? Yes. To a certain point.
Do they bite? Yes. I was bit many times.
Are they nocturnal? Yes.
Are you only able to have one? Yes.
I hope that helps!!
Good luck!
Hamster!! They are bigger. But still tiny.
You should get an armadillo. They are very clean and don't take up much space ... just don't accidentally run over it as you are backing out of your drive way or it will look like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/milkaway/50...
i havent owed a gerbil but i used to have a hamster. if u get it from the pet store and u want a female check her and all of the other hamsters in the cage to make sure there all females. our hamster was a 'male' but it had babies 2 weeks later. other than that she was realy sweet. good luck.
ps i think its good idea to have one hamster cuz we kept 3 of the babies but we also bought 3 seperate cages so they wouldnt mate or fight
I would suggest hamsters. I've had 3 so far and they are very tame, cuddly and they don't bite. The two kind of hamsters I would suggest are either Teddy Bear Hamster or Black Bear Hamster.
Good Luck!
Out of those two, I would choose a hamster. I've had about5 hamsters throughout my life and they make good pets.
Right now I have rats and mice. If you are open to any other rodents I would suggest to get two rats (they need a friend!). They are smart, clean, affectionate and friendly. They remind me of small dogs, lol. Some of my rats know their names and they are always waiting to come out and play! Once you have a rat you will want them as pets forever
Mice are a great smaller alternative as well! They are more active than hamsters and don't get grumpyand bite. They can also learn their names!
Good luck with your new pet!
hamsters are easier, you need just one, they are solitary animals, gerbils need a buddy. they are both nocturnal, I have 3 hamsters right now, all in separate cages of course, and they are cute and loving. they only bite the first few days if they are scared, or if they smell food on your hands, so wash hands before handling them. gerbils are very nervous and quick rodents, so if you are looking for a sweet pet get a hamster. a syrian, not a dwarf.
Hamsters are so cute and fun! I don't really like gerbils because they always bit me and it hurt! I have had Tons of hamsters and i never really had troubles with them biting they are just so sweet! I would do some research on both! And you can go to the petstore and ask to hold and pet both of them and see which one you like best!
Which is more tame?
Are they cuddly?
Do they bite?
Are they both nocturnal?
Are you only able to have one?
Basically, I would like to know everything about gerbils and hamsters.
Please don't give me any extremely long, or critical (example: They have to have this, and they can't have that...) answers. Thank you!
Answers:
I have had both in my life time. Personally I am in love with my three Gerbils. My Hamster passed away a year ago. I don't plan to get another Hamster but, If anything happens to my Gerbils I'll definately get more.
Here are awnsers to your questions:
Which is more tame? Gerbils
Gebils:
Are they cuddly? Yes!
Do they bite? No. In my time of having them (4 years) not one ever bit me.
Are they nocturnal? No.
Are you only able to have one? No. The live in groups of 2 or more natrurally. You should probably get 2.
Hamsters:
Are they cuddly? Yes. To a certain point.
Do they bite? Yes. I was bit many times.
Are they nocturnal? Yes.
Are you only able to have one? Yes.
I hope that helps!!
Good luck!
Hamster!! They are bigger. But still tiny.
You should get an armadillo. They are very clean and don't take up much space ... just don't accidentally run over it as you are backing out of your drive way or it will look like this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/milkaway/50...
i havent owed a gerbil but i used to have a hamster. if u get it from the pet store and u want a female check her and all of the other hamsters in the cage to make sure there all females. our hamster was a 'male' but it had babies 2 weeks later. other than that she was realy sweet. good luck.
ps i think its good idea to have one hamster cuz we kept 3 of the babies but we also bought 3 seperate cages so they wouldnt mate or fight
I would suggest hamsters. I've had 3 so far and they are very tame, cuddly and they don't bite. The two kind of hamsters I would suggest are either Teddy Bear Hamster or Black Bear Hamster.
Good Luck!
Out of those two, I would choose a hamster. I've had about5 hamsters throughout my life and they make good pets.
Right now I have rats and mice. If you are open to any other rodents I would suggest to get two rats (they need a friend!). They are smart, clean, affectionate and friendly. They remind me of small dogs, lol. Some of my rats know their names and they are always waiting to come out and play! Once you have a rat you will want them as pets forever
Mice are a great smaller alternative as well! They are more active than hamsters and don't get grumpyand bite. They can also learn their names!
Good luck with your new pet!
hamsters are easier, you need just one, they are solitary animals, gerbils need a buddy. they are both nocturnal, I have 3 hamsters right now, all in separate cages of course, and they are cute and loving. they only bite the first few days if they are scared, or if they smell food on your hands, so wash hands before handling them. gerbils are very nervous and quick rodents, so if you are looking for a sweet pet get a hamster. a syrian, not a dwarf.
Hamsters are so cute and fun! I don't really like gerbils because they always bit me and it hurt! I have had Tons of hamsters and i never really had troubles with them biting they are just so sweet! I would do some research on both! And you can go to the petstore and ask to hold and pet both of them and see which one you like best!
Hamsters names?
i need names for 5 dwarf hamm hamms plz!
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I just got two russian dwarf hamsters a couple days ago (One had babies!!) and I found my names on this site:
www.russiandwarfhamsters.tripo...
I named mine Felix and Alvin until I found out Felix was a girl and changed his name to Millie.
Good Luck!!
i named mine cre'me. its white. are any of them white brown or orangeish?
brown:coffee
white:sugar
orangish:hamtaro
George
Bob
Fred
Hammy
Sammy
Okay, you're gonna need to find two more hamsters, but you could name them after the 7 dwarves! :) Now, how cute would that be??
Gizmo
Pop
Cookie
Toby
Spazmo
Snowball
Nokki
Grumpy
Sleepy
Bashful
Dopey
Well ther is some troubl namin ur hamster but i got a coupl of names 4 u:
Bruce
Zincky
Crystal
Tor
Ford
Silky
Harriet
Tad
Smokey
Cheese
Paz
Aragon
Echo
Munchy
Nigel
Cookie,
Oreo,
Billy,
Tommy,
And Butter? :D
This link well help :
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/namelists...
Good luck
How about after flowers :
1 - Daisy
2 - Poppy
3 - Violet
4 - Rose
5 - Lily
Or colours :
1 - Scarlet
2 - Amber
3 - Sky
4 - Saffron
5 - Jade
Or the typical :
1 - Patch
2 - Smudge
3 - Sooty
4 - Sweep
5 - Ash
Good Luck :)
Mine is called honey, i also had some called
pickles
sandy
velentino
Here are some of my favorite hamster names!
Crystal
Delilah
Apple
Alice
Peanut
Buttercup
Whiskers
Sneaker
Pickle
Charles
Sophie
Squibbles
Pumpkin
Squicky
Willow
Nibbles
Pip-Squick
Tofu
Puff Puff
Hope this help and good luck!
snowie
miley
smile
mile
brandi
jenn
peyton
elaine
elmo
emo
noah
boo
booboo
dora
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I just got two russian dwarf hamsters a couple days ago (One had babies!!) and I found my names on this site:
www.russiandwarfhamsters.tripo...
I named mine Felix and Alvin until I found out Felix was a girl and changed his name to Millie.
Good Luck!!
i named mine cre'me. its white. are any of them white brown or orangeish?
brown:coffee
white:sugar
orangish:hamtaro
George
Bob
Fred
Hammy
Sammy
Okay, you're gonna need to find two more hamsters, but you could name them after the 7 dwarves! :) Now, how cute would that be??
Gizmo
Pop
Cookie
Toby
Spazmo
Snowball
Nokki
Grumpy
Sleepy
Bashful
Dopey
Well ther is some troubl namin ur hamster but i got a coupl of names 4 u:
Bruce
Zincky
Crystal
Tor
Ford
Silky
Harriet
Tad
Smokey
Cheese
Paz
Aragon
Echo
Munchy
Nigel
Cookie,
Oreo,
Billy,
Tommy,
And Butter? :D
This link well help :
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/namelists...
Good luck
How about after flowers :
1 - Daisy
2 - Poppy
3 - Violet
4 - Rose
5 - Lily
Or colours :
1 - Scarlet
2 - Amber
3 - Sky
4 - Saffron
5 - Jade
Or the typical :
1 - Patch
2 - Smudge
3 - Sooty
4 - Sweep
5 - Ash
Good Luck :)
Mine is called honey, i also had some called
pickles
sandy
velentino
Here are some of my favorite hamster names!
Crystal
Delilah
Apple
Alice
Peanut
Buttercup
Whiskers
Sneaker
Pickle
Charles
Sophie
Squibbles
Pumpkin
Squicky
Willow
Nibbles
Pip-Squick
Tofu
Puff Puff
Hope this help and good luck!
snowie
miley
smile
mile
brandi
jenn
peyton
elaine
elmo
emo
noah
boo
booboo
dora
Hamsters hamsters hamsters!!?
hi i am gettin a hamster an i am stuck with 2 names trixie or twinkle?
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Trixie means Voyager through life so i would go with that
Trixie, it's cooler!
Trixie is better name. Twinkle is a potential euphemism for urination.
Twinkle i think trixie is not a hamster name also make sure u have studied ur hamster well.
Trixie. For sure. No offense but "twinkle" sounds like something your hamster would make on a trip to the bathroom. Rofl.
How about nippy, because that's what they do.
I think Twinkle is a really cute name, and "tinkle" is the bathroom euphemism, not Twinkle! Have fun with your hamster, and remember to do your research to give it the best care possible.
TWINKLE IS SO MUCH COOLER
Trixie
:) I love that name!
Good Luck with your hamster!! You getting a dwarf hamster?
Theyre cute!
NO NO NO RATS RATS RATS Twinkie :)
twinkle is so cute!
twinkle
trixie go trixie
twinkle is good
I luv Twinkle! It is such a cute name! But it is all up to u!
Hope this helps and good luck!
If you find out that he's a male call him Willy or Billy..
Trixie. Much more funky, plus I've never heard of a hamster called Trixie before.
I think twinkle is sweet
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Trixie means Voyager through life so i would go with that
Trixie, it's cooler!
Trixie is better name. Twinkle is a potential euphemism for urination.
Twinkle i think trixie is not a hamster name also make sure u have studied ur hamster well.
Trixie. For sure. No offense but "twinkle" sounds like something your hamster would make on a trip to the bathroom. Rofl.
How about nippy, because that's what they do.
I think Twinkle is a really cute name, and "tinkle" is the bathroom euphemism, not Twinkle! Have fun with your hamster, and remember to do your research to give it the best care possible.
TWINKLE IS SO MUCH COOLER
Trixie
:) I love that name!
Good Luck with your hamster!! You getting a dwarf hamster?
Theyre cute!
NO NO NO RATS RATS RATS Twinkie :)
twinkle is so cute!
twinkle
trixie go trixie
twinkle is good
I luv Twinkle! It is such a cute name! But it is all up to u!
Hope this helps and good luck!
If you find out that he's a male call him Willy or Billy..
Trixie. Much more funky, plus I've never heard of a hamster called Trixie before.
I think twinkle is sweet
Hamsters favourite toy?
My hamster always ignores toys i give him - seesaw, seesaw tunnel, hanging hammock thing with a ladder on it, wheel. And he bites the railings. He never plays. What do I do?
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I've never heard of a hamster that "plays". Toys probably aren't his thing. Try something that he would really enjoy like hiding small treats in his cage. Hamsters are scavenger animals and spend most of their waking hours looking for food. Go with that and make it something he would want to find. Tiny pieces of dried fruit, yogurt drops, fresh fruit, nuts, cheerios. Just make sure they are really small so you don't upset his little tummy should he decide to eat them all instead of put them in his own hiding spot.
For exercise a hamster ball is fun (at least for you). Make sure it is somewhere he can roll it. You didn't say how big he was. Some are not strong enough to roll on carpet. The bathroom is always a safe place. Stay away from stairs, taking a tumble wouldn't make it so fun anymore. Tile floors are the best. It's easier for the little guy to roll on, and they often urinate in them, and you don't want that on your carpet. Make sure you wash it with HOT water and a mild unscented soap when finished and give it lots of time to air out before next use.
Have fun!
they are supposed to play really
Some hampsters don't like such complex toys. You can give him little chewing blocks or a big ball that he could roll around in.
They sell a big whiffle type ball with an interlocking door you put her in and she can walk around the house. The ball rolls around, as she scurries. Just put her in a place where she won't run into trouble. It is a toy you can both enjoy.
try a plastic maze...you can buy them at pet stores. they fit in the cage and you could put a special treat on one end. when you hamster figures out how to get through it, you can rearrange it.
he needs stimulation outside of the cage. Mine too, ignores all toys, wood blocks to chew and in the whole 14 months has never used his wheel. He loves to eat and sleep. Thats it!!
However he does love to come out of his cage for a run around, and loves human company. Make sure your hamster has daily contact with you for at least 30 minutes a day, and make sure he has an exercise ball to run around the house in.
buy a hamster ball at the pet store
My hamster loved his exercise ball. When we'd come home from work, he'd chew at the bars constantly until we took him out and put him in the ball. Since our living room had a sunken floor he couldn't get into any trouble by falling down any stairways. He would actually follow us around the room. He would even seek out my husband as that's who gave him the most treats... raisins... strawberry drops... wafers... :)
exercise ball for outside the cage, does it have a wheel inside to run on? they love em.
hi, well i would just suggest buying him a ball that you put him in, make a maze for him thn it is playing as it tries to find its way out, also make sure you spend quility time with him. try buying him a plastic cage or an aquirium the prices vary from around 5 pound ish to well mine cost me 30 pound but it depends on the size. buy him some toys that are very different and toys that will have to make him think like how to get to the treat out of it or woteva.
a cheap toy to make is: get a toilet roll tube, fill it with some treats, thn cover the ends with cardboard or woteva, so that your hamster has to bite through the cardboard, it will have fun learning how to get the treats and when it succeeds it is rewarded with the treats inside! well thts all i can think of hope it helped!
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I've never heard of a hamster that "plays". Toys probably aren't his thing. Try something that he would really enjoy like hiding small treats in his cage. Hamsters are scavenger animals and spend most of their waking hours looking for food. Go with that and make it something he would want to find. Tiny pieces of dried fruit, yogurt drops, fresh fruit, nuts, cheerios. Just make sure they are really small so you don't upset his little tummy should he decide to eat them all instead of put them in his own hiding spot.
For exercise a hamster ball is fun (at least for you). Make sure it is somewhere he can roll it. You didn't say how big he was. Some are not strong enough to roll on carpet. The bathroom is always a safe place. Stay away from stairs, taking a tumble wouldn't make it so fun anymore. Tile floors are the best. It's easier for the little guy to roll on, and they often urinate in them, and you don't want that on your carpet. Make sure you wash it with HOT water and a mild unscented soap when finished and give it lots of time to air out before next use.
Have fun!
they are supposed to play really
Some hampsters don't like such complex toys. You can give him little chewing blocks or a big ball that he could roll around in.
They sell a big whiffle type ball with an interlocking door you put her in and she can walk around the house. The ball rolls around, as she scurries. Just put her in a place where she won't run into trouble. It is a toy you can both enjoy.
try a plastic maze...you can buy them at pet stores. they fit in the cage and you could put a special treat on one end. when you hamster figures out how to get through it, you can rearrange it.
he needs stimulation outside of the cage. Mine too, ignores all toys, wood blocks to chew and in the whole 14 months has never used his wheel. He loves to eat and sleep. Thats it!!
However he does love to come out of his cage for a run around, and loves human company. Make sure your hamster has daily contact with you for at least 30 minutes a day, and make sure he has an exercise ball to run around the house in.
buy a hamster ball at the pet store
My hamster loved his exercise ball. When we'd come home from work, he'd chew at the bars constantly until we took him out and put him in the ball. Since our living room had a sunken floor he couldn't get into any trouble by falling down any stairways. He would actually follow us around the room. He would even seek out my husband as that's who gave him the most treats... raisins... strawberry drops... wafers... :)
exercise ball for outside the cage, does it have a wheel inside to run on? they love em.
hi, well i would just suggest buying him a ball that you put him in, make a maze for him thn it is playing as it tries to find its way out, also make sure you spend quility time with him. try buying him a plastic cage or an aquirium the prices vary from around 5 pound ish to well mine cost me 30 pound but it depends on the size. buy him some toys that are very different and toys that will have to make him think like how to get to the treat out of it or woteva.
a cheap toy to make is: get a toilet roll tube, fill it with some treats, thn cover the ends with cardboard or woteva, so that your hamster has to bite through the cardboard, it will have fun learning how to get the treats and when it succeeds it is rewarded with the treats inside! well thts all i can think of hope it helped!
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Hamsters eye slammed shut.?
My hamsters eye is completely shut. He goes through the day semi/normal, and idk what it could be. It is kind of gooey when I try to open it. I dont want to force it open incase I hurt her. She also has a few symptoms of wet tail.
Dont say vet, because thats not an option at the moment.
And no, its not the money, I just cant go to one for about a week.
So no answers saying, go to the vet, I already know I need to go to one, but I need to know whats wrong with her now.
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check out these sights. I hope you figure out what is wrong with you little hammy. Sorry I couldnt be of more help.
Wash with warm water and use a soothing eye drop 2-3 times a day until you can get to a vet.
Dont say vet, because thats not an option at the moment.
And no, its not the money, I just cant go to one for about a week.
So no answers saying, go to the vet, I already know I need to go to one, but I need to know whats wrong with her now.
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check out these sights. I hope you figure out what is wrong with you little hammy. Sorry I couldnt be of more help.
Wash with warm water and use a soothing eye drop 2-3 times a day until you can get to a vet.
Hamsters dreaming?
can hamsters dream? the reason why i asked is that when my hamster is asleep he swiches and sqeaks and turns.is he dreaming?
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yup probally dreaming about how you play with him and what happened to him an hour ago or something. cause they cant remember that far back
they probably do but mine have never done that i bet they do though
Pretty much all living things dream. I suppose tht includes hamsters.
I wonder what hamsters dream about. Pellets? Or perhaps the future of hamster kind. Who knows?
uh yeah
probably, but i am not sure if research exists on this?
yes.
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yup probally dreaming about how you play with him and what happened to him an hour ago or something. cause they cant remember that far back
they probably do but mine have never done that i bet they do though
Pretty much all living things dream. I suppose tht includes hamsters.
I wonder what hamsters dream about. Pellets? Or perhaps the future of hamster kind. Who knows?
uh yeah
probably, but i am not sure if research exists on this?
yes.
Hamsters do's and dont's?
I just got a (large) hamster (panda I think they told me... I think its a syrian...) and I'd like all the tips i can get. :)
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Do:
Cuddle her
Keep her alone (no other hamsters)
Feed her a good diet, some you can buy, but also fresh fruit and veggies. No onion or garlic, it can make hamsters bad tempered. No citrus, it's bad for them apparently, as is white bread.
Give her toys, vary them. Chewing seems to be most hamsters favourite passtime, so anything chewable is good.
Don't:
Keep her on pine or cedar chippings.. apparently they're bad for hamsters.
Feed her too much lettuce, cabbage or cucumber, just as a treat maybe once a week, max, they all contain a lot of water, and can give hamsters diarrhoea.
Give her too much fresh food to start with, start maybe 3 times a week with small amounts, and increase it. Many in pet stores aren't given any, so their bodies have to adjust to it.
Keep her in her cage all the time. Hamster balls are brilliant for them; they can run around your whole downstairs (or a single room upstairs.. don't want them starting up and ending downstairs).
Let the cage get dirty. You should clean throuroughly around once a week with an animal disinfectant. Too often and she'll just end up stressed out, too little and she'll end up dirty and unhealthy.
Get a friend for her.. this is such a common mistake.
Believe people who say not to give cardboard tubes. I've never had a hamster get stuck, and I've had some big hamsters.
This site ( http://www.hamstercare.co.uk/ ) Gives some ideas of basic care, handling and taming, as well as a guide to making your own toys.
Mostly, have fun with your little friend!
Edit - By the way, all my hamsters have had grapes, black/red and white/green ones. Make sure all fruit and veg is washed before giving it though.
Well, you should clean out his cage at least once a week, feed him whenever his food's out and make sure he has water. Maybe get him a spinning wheel and a ball that he can roll in all over the house. Make sure he has a comfy bed and he should be fine.
Get a cage that has ramps and a wheel for your hamster to play on. Give him/her fresh water/food every single day at the same time. Play with him/her everyday for ehh..about 10 minutes. (If you don't play with it for a day it's not going to die, it's just best to play with it everyday.) Change the bedding and clean the cage every 1-3 weeks. It will take awhile for it to get used to you, so if it bites you and acts hesitant thats totally normal, don't freak out. Hamsters are wild animals and their instict is to bite the hairless monster (your hand) coming into its home!! So, just be patient and enjoy. =)
-no grapes
-spoil him give him heathy treats
-chewing blocks or sticks are a must
-play with him in a ball
-no open boxes or things like that with a cat in the room even if your in the room
-play with him alot
-just give him lots of attention or else he'll forget who you are and bite you.
To bathe a hamster usually they clean themselves but you can buy this sand and he/she will roll around in ithttp://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
hand pick the food and give him as much green food as possibale ans only two pellets,Never ever bath your hamster they will get cold and die,chnge ther water and food once a day and cleanthere cage once a week,dont give them wooden anything or fabric.
Answers:
Do:
Cuddle her
Keep her alone (no other hamsters)
Feed her a good diet, some you can buy, but also fresh fruit and veggies. No onion or garlic, it can make hamsters bad tempered. No citrus, it's bad for them apparently, as is white bread.
Give her toys, vary them. Chewing seems to be most hamsters favourite passtime, so anything chewable is good.
Don't:
Keep her on pine or cedar chippings.. apparently they're bad for hamsters.
Feed her too much lettuce, cabbage or cucumber, just as a treat maybe once a week, max, they all contain a lot of water, and can give hamsters diarrhoea.
Give her too much fresh food to start with, start maybe 3 times a week with small amounts, and increase it. Many in pet stores aren't given any, so their bodies have to adjust to it.
Keep her in her cage all the time. Hamster balls are brilliant for them; they can run around your whole downstairs (or a single room upstairs.. don't want them starting up and ending downstairs).
Let the cage get dirty. You should clean throuroughly around once a week with an animal disinfectant. Too often and she'll just end up stressed out, too little and she'll end up dirty and unhealthy.
Get a friend for her.. this is such a common mistake.
Believe people who say not to give cardboard tubes. I've never had a hamster get stuck, and I've had some big hamsters.
This site ( http://www.hamstercare.co.uk/ ) Gives some ideas of basic care, handling and taming, as well as a guide to making your own toys.
Mostly, have fun with your little friend!
Edit - By the way, all my hamsters have had grapes, black/red and white/green ones. Make sure all fruit and veg is washed before giving it though.
Well, you should clean out his cage at least once a week, feed him whenever his food's out and make sure he has water. Maybe get him a spinning wheel and a ball that he can roll in all over the house. Make sure he has a comfy bed and he should be fine.
Get a cage that has ramps and a wheel for your hamster to play on. Give him/her fresh water/food every single day at the same time. Play with him/her everyday for ehh..about 10 minutes. (If you don't play with it for a day it's not going to die, it's just best to play with it everyday.) Change the bedding and clean the cage every 1-3 weeks. It will take awhile for it to get used to you, so if it bites you and acts hesitant thats totally normal, don't freak out. Hamsters are wild animals and their instict is to bite the hairless monster (your hand) coming into its home!! So, just be patient and enjoy. =)
-no grapes
-spoil him give him heathy treats
-chewing blocks or sticks are a must
-play with him in a ball
-no open boxes or things like that with a cat in the room even if your in the room
-play with him alot
-just give him lots of attention or else he'll forget who you are and bite you.
To bathe a hamster usually they clean themselves but you can buy this sand and he/she will roll around in ithttp://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
hand pick the food and give him as much green food as possibale ans only two pellets,Never ever bath your hamster they will get cold and die,chnge ther water and food once a day and cleanthere cage once a week,dont give them wooden anything or fabric.
Hamsters claws?
my hamsters claws seem to be growing really fast, his diet is the same and so is his cage, he has lots of things to scratch and dig, but they are still growing, any hints?
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It is really tricky and you have to be careful not to cut too short and get the quick. They also move their feet and refuse to sit still.
It is best that you get the vet to do it, ask them to show you what to do. I use human nail scissors to do mine although I hate doing it.
There is a great risk that you can harm the ham so I wouldn't try it yourself this first time but they do need doing, they will be uncomfortable and can stop the hamster picking up food to eat.
take it to the vet to have them cut of.
DO NOT EVER DO IT YOUR SELF EVER!
put a small square of sand paper by its food there for it will walk on it and keep the claws trim kk xx
you dont have to take your hamster to a vet use a nail file to file the nails it works,i use it on my hamsters all the time
i'm not sure.
all hamsters claws grow quick if u didnt know this maybe u should do some research on a pet before u by one
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It is really tricky and you have to be careful not to cut too short and get the quick. They also move their feet and refuse to sit still.
It is best that you get the vet to do it, ask them to show you what to do. I use human nail scissors to do mine although I hate doing it.
There is a great risk that you can harm the ham so I wouldn't try it yourself this first time but they do need doing, they will be uncomfortable and can stop the hamster picking up food to eat.
take it to the vet to have them cut of.
DO NOT EVER DO IT YOUR SELF EVER!
put a small square of sand paper by its food there for it will walk on it and keep the claws trim kk xx
you dont have to take your hamster to a vet use a nail file to file the nails it works,i use it on my hamsters all the time
i'm not sure.
all hamsters claws grow quick if u didnt know this maybe u should do some research on a pet before u by one
Hamsters birth?
My hamsters mated on March 1 2007. Approximately when are the babies due?
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Hamster gestation periods are about 18 to 21 days.
So, you should have be expecting anywhere from the 19 of march to the 22.
And why are you asking this question now if the time was in march? Do you mean August? Because, today is the 1 of August.
get a book at a pet store duh r u a filipina
As shocking as it sounds, hamster mate and give birth 16 - 18 days later, so you would of had lots of little baby hammies months ago if she had fallen pregnant.
Someone told you way off, mine had babies about every 18 days, you should breed her again if you want babies, then u'll have some in the middle of August, not in November or December. I would consider rethinking anything else that person may of told you also.
they are small it doesnt take long for small hamster to give birth if you wanted hamster baby try to breed her again
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Hamster gestation periods are about 18 to 21 days.
So, you should have be expecting anywhere from the 19 of march to the 22.
And why are you asking this question now if the time was in march? Do you mean August? Because, today is the 1 of August.
get a book at a pet store duh r u a filipina
As shocking as it sounds, hamster mate and give birth 16 - 18 days later, so you would of had lots of little baby hammies months ago if she had fallen pregnant.
Someone told you way off, mine had babies about every 18 days, you should breed her again if you want babies, then u'll have some in the middle of August, not in November or December. I would consider rethinking anything else that person may of told you also.
they are small it doesnt take long for small hamster to give birth if you wanted hamster baby try to breed her again
Hamsters and vets!!!!!!!!!?
do you need to take your hamster to the vet for a check up???
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if your hamster is fine and healthy and showing no problems then i would really bother, it would only stress the animal out to take him or her the vets to be poked and prodded, and for it to be for nothing then i think it is pointless. it is how ever good practice to take larger animals to the vets routinely for check ups
Depends what 4??
You don't need to... unless they're showing some symptoms you're concerned about. If they're sneezing, have any unusual bumps, or they're acting extrmely strangely, I would recomend a visit, but otherwise, they're generally hardy animals.
Not for checkups, but something seems to be wrong contact an exotic pet vet.
Only if they seem unwell, it they are healthy and well, no need.
Yes you should. Mine died of an eye infection January 9, 2006. He was only a few months old too, not even an adult.
Like with any pet it is always a good idea to take your pets to the vet for a monthly checkup. It's also good to make sure you discuss your pets diet and nutrition needs and have them tested for any skin conditions etc. Making sure they have their current shots is also vitally important.
I've just discovered the burnt out remains of a corpse of an aged hampster in an abandoned Sinclair C5 and I'm ****ing distraught!
Nope, if you hamster is normal, and no funny thing is happening, then there is no need to brig it to the Vet. If your hamster is sick, do bring it to the vet :)
good luck
Sabby
it depends wot 4 ive gotta hamster and i took it to the vets but its up2 u really
Some people like to take their hamster to the vets every six months for a check up, sometimes, for a check up when it is first brought home.
Personally, I wouldn't take a hamster to the vet unless it is ill, it would only stress the hamster which in such a small animal is worse then just leaving it at home, unless it is showing signs of there being something wrong, then take it.
Hope this has helped
unlike larger animals it would be really stressful to go to the vets for no reason if there is nothing wrong with them or something that you are worried about .
If you keep their cage clean, and you handle them at least once a day to make sure they are healthy then no, you should be fine. However, if you don't pay that much attention to them, then it is probably better to get a professional eye to go over them every once in a while.
Again, just handle them, and while you're playing, make sure that it's not limping, that its fur is not wet, and, VERY importantly--that its fingernails are not too long.
Love and care each day will keep the doctor away! ; )
no
no. unless there is something wrong with it. ive had loads of hamsters and not 1 has gone to the vet.
hamsters do look rough for their last 6 months of there life so dont worry as long as they are eatting and drinking they will be find.
any reason why you ask this question??
No, not unless you think theres something up.
My hamster is 2 years old and never been to the vets. Mind you, he only cost me 拢5 so would be loath to pay vets fees anyways!!
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if your hamster is fine and healthy and showing no problems then i would really bother, it would only stress the animal out to take him or her the vets to be poked and prodded, and for it to be for nothing then i think it is pointless. it is how ever good practice to take larger animals to the vets routinely for check ups
Depends what 4??
You don't need to... unless they're showing some symptoms you're concerned about. If they're sneezing, have any unusual bumps, or they're acting extrmely strangely, I would recomend a visit, but otherwise, they're generally hardy animals.
Not for checkups, but something seems to be wrong contact an exotic pet vet.
Only if they seem unwell, it they are healthy and well, no need.
Yes you should. Mine died of an eye infection January 9, 2006. He was only a few months old too, not even an adult.
Like with any pet it is always a good idea to take your pets to the vet for a monthly checkup. It's also good to make sure you discuss your pets diet and nutrition needs and have them tested for any skin conditions etc. Making sure they have their current shots is also vitally important.
I've just discovered the burnt out remains of a corpse of an aged hampster in an abandoned Sinclair C5 and I'm ****ing distraught!
Nope, if you hamster is normal, and no funny thing is happening, then there is no need to brig it to the Vet. If your hamster is sick, do bring it to the vet :)
good luck
Sabby
it depends wot 4 ive gotta hamster and i took it to the vets but its up2 u really
Some people like to take their hamster to the vets every six months for a check up, sometimes, for a check up when it is first brought home.
Personally, I wouldn't take a hamster to the vet unless it is ill, it would only stress the hamster which in such a small animal is worse then just leaving it at home, unless it is showing signs of there being something wrong, then take it.
Hope this has helped
unlike larger animals it would be really stressful to go to the vets for no reason if there is nothing wrong with them or something that you are worried about .
If you keep their cage clean, and you handle them at least once a day to make sure they are healthy then no, you should be fine. However, if you don't pay that much attention to them, then it is probably better to get a professional eye to go over them every once in a while.
Again, just handle them, and while you're playing, make sure that it's not limping, that its fur is not wet, and, VERY importantly--that its fingernails are not too long.
Love and care each day will keep the doctor away! ; )
no
no. unless there is something wrong with it. ive had loads of hamsters and not 1 has gone to the vet.
hamsters do look rough for their last 6 months of there life so dont worry as long as they are eatting and drinking they will be find.
any reason why you ask this question??
No, not unless you think theres something up.
My hamster is 2 years old and never been to the vets. Mind you, he only cost me 拢5 so would be loath to pay vets fees anyways!!
Hamsters and Pam?
I have a friend and she likes to put Pam on her hamster wheel to stop it from squeaking. I don't know that much about the cooking oil but I do know that some subtances that are okay for us are poisonous to hamsters. Her hamster is addicted to the cooking spray and I'm worried about him. He always licks it off when she puts on she thinks nothing of saying: "Oh, hamsters won't get poisoned from cooking oil, you're a worry wart" I just want to know if I am worrying unnessecarily.
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tell her to use either vaseline, or vegetable oil on the hub part only, the part that holds it together inside. They all lick the oil, but I am not sure what is in pam.
I've been using cooking spray (not Pam but something similar) for our mouse wheel for well over a year without any problems. I've never seen the mice lick it though.
You should use vegetable oil. It really works well. One time my hamsters' wheel was squeaking so bad and we put vegetable oil on it and I heard not a single sound from the wheel!
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tell her to use either vaseline, or vegetable oil on the hub part only, the part that holds it together inside. They all lick the oil, but I am not sure what is in pam.
I've been using cooking spray (not Pam but something similar) for our mouse wheel for well over a year without any problems. I've never seen the mice lick it though.
You should use vegetable oil. It really works well. One time my hamsters' wheel was squeaking so bad and we put vegetable oil on it and I heard not a single sound from the wheel!
Hamsters and diorreaha?
my hamsters got diorreaha
wats the best thing 2 do?
ive bin told 2 give it plenty of water and it should b ok...
anything else?
please help...im worried
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It could be wet tail and that is best treated by the vet. Pet stores sell OTC products, but the results aren't so great. More info can be found here:
http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/hamst...
You could purchase a medicine called Dri-Tail at a pet store and immediately begin treatment with that. Also make sure it has plenty of water available to it. Call a vet because it could be wet tail and he might need antibiotics.
Dri-Tail can temporarily 'cure' wet tail, but it will come back if a vet doesn't treat it correctly. You can also give the hamster Pedialyte to help keep him hydrated. Give a couple of drops through an eye dropper twice a day. Also immediately stop feeding fresh fruits and vegetables, and you could offer the hamster little pieces of very dry toast.
Let it be in the cage don't carry it that much and you'll know when the hamster is healed the tail is dried then that means youre hamster doesn't have diaria.
your hamster has wet tail take it to the vet asp and hope for the best cause most of the time your hamster is going to be a little angel up there D=
ask evrything of your hamsters health and any other subject of hamsters here
www.hamster-heaven.com
then go to the messege board.
If you have that problem with your rodent it is in need! You need to give it food, water, and clean their cage every week, then that won't happen. But it's probably a rare but serious disease! Take it to the vet ASAP!
wats the best thing 2 do?
ive bin told 2 give it plenty of water and it should b ok...
anything else?
please help...im worried
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It could be wet tail and that is best treated by the vet. Pet stores sell OTC products, but the results aren't so great. More info can be found here:
http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/hamst...
You could purchase a medicine called Dri-Tail at a pet store and immediately begin treatment with that. Also make sure it has plenty of water available to it. Call a vet because it could be wet tail and he might need antibiotics.
Dri-Tail can temporarily 'cure' wet tail, but it will come back if a vet doesn't treat it correctly. You can also give the hamster Pedialyte to help keep him hydrated. Give a couple of drops through an eye dropper twice a day. Also immediately stop feeding fresh fruits and vegetables, and you could offer the hamster little pieces of very dry toast.
Let it be in the cage don't carry it that much and you'll know when the hamster is healed the tail is dried then that means youre hamster doesn't have diaria.
your hamster has wet tail take it to the vet asp and hope for the best cause most of the time your hamster is going to be a little angel up there D=
ask evrything of your hamsters health and any other subject of hamsters here
www.hamster-heaven.com
then go to the messege board.
If you have that problem with your rodent it is in need! You need to give it food, water, and clean their cage every week, then that won't happen. But it's probably a rare but serious disease! Take it to the vet ASAP!
HAMSTERs AGE?????????
When I get my hamster at Petco or Petsmart, how old do they give you them. How old is the average one there?
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The clue to their age is whether your hamster is on its own or housed with other hamsters when you buy them from a pet store.
Generally they will be young hamsters as they are bred to sell, and are sold with a quick turnover, but once hamsters reach adulthood (at around 8 - 11 weeks) they have to be housed seperatly as they are solitary animals and will fight to the death if housed with other hamsters at this stage, so a pet store will seperate them at this age. So if your hamster is caged with other hamsters its likely to be 2 months old or younger, and if housed on its own, it will be 2 - 3 months +
look at its teeth, maybe if there nasty its old. i ahve no idea. im sure there not like 2 years old, unless they are really cheap. usually the price goes down as the animal ages.
I don't know, but they shouldn't be younger than 4 weeks old, ideally they would be 5-6 weeks old.
You'll have to ask them yourself to know I guess.
Anyways, it would be better to get a hamster from a reputable breeder or adopt/rescue one from your local animal shelter, they will be cheaper there too and you will be saving a life.
The average life span of a hamster is 18 months max usually the hamsters from pet stores are about 6 weeks onward, but if you take care of your hamster they can live quite a while the lst one my daughter had Fuzzi lived for 3 years and 1 months, not bad but he was brilliant and the only hamster I have know who came when called
It depends on how long they have been at the pet store. They normally put them up for sale when they are about 2-3 months old. My hamster was 3 1/2 months old when i got her. Hope this helps!
there is no age. its just whenever someone adopts one. then dont know what age it is
they are usally a month old but my friends was like 3 months old! So it matters when you go i would ask the person working there to find out, how old they are, because one time i went to petco and the hamsters still had there eyes closed!
hope this helps
Tali
Hamsters at Petco, Petsmart or any other pet store are usually around the ages or 8-12 weeks old. So, your hamster's age is around there! Thanks, and good luck,
~ Future Vet
When they give out hampsters they give them out when they are 6 weeks old
Five weeks and older
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The clue to their age is whether your hamster is on its own or housed with other hamsters when you buy them from a pet store.
Generally they will be young hamsters as they are bred to sell, and are sold with a quick turnover, but once hamsters reach adulthood (at around 8 - 11 weeks) they have to be housed seperatly as they are solitary animals and will fight to the death if housed with other hamsters at this stage, so a pet store will seperate them at this age. So if your hamster is caged with other hamsters its likely to be 2 months old or younger, and if housed on its own, it will be 2 - 3 months +
look at its teeth, maybe if there nasty its old. i ahve no idea. im sure there not like 2 years old, unless they are really cheap. usually the price goes down as the animal ages.
I don't know, but they shouldn't be younger than 4 weeks old, ideally they would be 5-6 weeks old.
You'll have to ask them yourself to know I guess.
Anyways, it would be better to get a hamster from a reputable breeder or adopt/rescue one from your local animal shelter, they will be cheaper there too and you will be saving a life.
The average life span of a hamster is 18 months max usually the hamsters from pet stores are about 6 weeks onward, but if you take care of your hamster they can live quite a while the lst one my daughter had Fuzzi lived for 3 years and 1 months, not bad but he was brilliant and the only hamster I have know who came when called
It depends on how long they have been at the pet store. They normally put them up for sale when they are about 2-3 months old. My hamster was 3 1/2 months old when i got her. Hope this helps!
there is no age. its just whenever someone adopts one. then dont know what age it is
they are usally a month old but my friends was like 3 months old! So it matters when you go i would ask the person working there to find out, how old they are, because one time i went to petco and the hamsters still had there eyes closed!
hope this helps
Tali
Hamsters at Petco, Petsmart or any other pet store are usually around the ages or 8-12 weeks old. So, your hamster's age is around there! Thanks, and good luck,
~ Future Vet
When they give out hampsters they give them out when they are 6 weeks old
Five weeks and older
Hamsters ?
can you give hamsters baths? if so how?
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None of these people know what there talking about! About one every 3-4 weeks put them in a small dust bath.
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
Then buy the actual dust.
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
Place them in there and leave them for about 5-10 minutes.
If you like, you dont have to buy them the house thing, you can just use a tall bowl. If you need any more care tips on any small animal, just email me at sgtgardner@hotmail.com.
No, you can't give them baths.. But, you can buy a thing called a "Pet Bath" It is not seethrough, and it has a lot of white dust stuff in it. The hamster can hop in through the little hole and get the dust all over them. Hope I helped!
You shouldn't if you don't have to they clean themselves. If you have to use a small bull of warm water and dry off very well,
you get a small bucket not deep but put your hammy in there for about 30 sec
place on dry cloth and bath with cotton wool. dry after with cloth (use another if the first one gets wet.)
no it washes away the natural oils on the hamsters body which can make it sick.
no you can't! You do NOT need to! If you think your hamster smells then clean the cage out really good and if he or she still smells bad then get some chinchilla sand and have your hamster roll in it!
you can give hamsters baths in the sink you fill it up with water and wash it like you do yourself just make sure you have hamster shampoo from a pet store
NO NO NO!!
And anyone that says you can should not be allowed to own hamsters!!
They are dry, desert animals, any contact with water will cause stress, breathing problems, and eventually at some point result in death.
Hamsters wash themselves in a very similar way to cats. They love to spend hours grooming and preening themselves. Please, whatever people tell you, dont ever put a hamster in contact with water.
no
NEVER give a hamster a bath with water! I use chinchilla sand from the pet store! NEVER use chinchilla dust, it will cause many problems.
~Nikki
I agree with Nikki, use chincilla SAND bath and not Dust bath. Using chincilla dust will cause respiratory problems in hamsters.
Hamsters are like cats, they like to clean themselves and takes a lot of time grooming.
Its not the best idea, they could get sick
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None of these people know what there talking about! About one every 3-4 weeks put them in a small dust bath.
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
Then buy the actual dust.
http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_d...
Place them in there and leave them for about 5-10 minutes.
If you like, you dont have to buy them the house thing, you can just use a tall bowl. If you need any more care tips on any small animal, just email me at sgtgardner@hotmail.com.
No, you can't give them baths.. But, you can buy a thing called a "Pet Bath" It is not seethrough, and it has a lot of white dust stuff in it. The hamster can hop in through the little hole and get the dust all over them. Hope I helped!
You shouldn't if you don't have to they clean themselves. If you have to use a small bull of warm water and dry off very well,
you get a small bucket not deep but put your hammy in there for about 30 sec
place on dry cloth and bath with cotton wool. dry after with cloth (use another if the first one gets wet.)
no it washes away the natural oils on the hamsters body which can make it sick.
no you can't! You do NOT need to! If you think your hamster smells then clean the cage out really good and if he or she still smells bad then get some chinchilla sand and have your hamster roll in it!
you can give hamsters baths in the sink you fill it up with water and wash it like you do yourself just make sure you have hamster shampoo from a pet store
NO NO NO!!
And anyone that says you can should not be allowed to own hamsters!!
They are dry, desert animals, any contact with water will cause stress, breathing problems, and eventually at some point result in death.
Hamsters wash themselves in a very similar way to cats. They love to spend hours grooming and preening themselves. Please, whatever people tell you, dont ever put a hamster in contact with water.
no
NEVER give a hamster a bath with water! I use chinchilla sand from the pet store! NEVER use chinchilla dust, it will cause many problems.
~Nikki
I agree with Nikki, use chincilla SAND bath and not Dust bath. Using chincilla dust will cause respiratory problems in hamsters.
Hamsters are like cats, they like to clean themselves and takes a lot of time grooming.
Its not the best idea, they could get sick
Hamsters ...?
i have a hamster his name is Disney he is very depressed and whenever i try to pick him up he just slips and runs straight out of my hand now that makes me scared to hold him incase he bites, nips or hurts himselp i can not go to the vet as he is not really ill so what should i do?
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how long have you had Disney?
Does he try and get away from you when you go to pick him up?
If he tries to get away from you he probably isn't tame yet, start off by just having your hand in the cage, talking to him, not moving, let him get used to your hand, once he's OK with that, move onto hand feeding him, once he's OK with that move on to gently stroking him, it will take awhile but he'll soon be quite happy to be held.
If he's not running away from you, then it's just that hamsters like to move, put one hand in front of the other and let him run over your hands, sit down when holding him, that way if he does fall, it will just be onto your lap, or just let him run around on your lap, or somewhere safe.
Good luck with Disney!
hold him more, but away from his cage
Not all hamsters are very friendly %26 many can be nippy. It seems like he doesnt want to be held. Maybe keep your time with him restricted to his cage %26 feeding him treats. Let him get used to you very slowly %26 on his terms
He might be depressed because of his environment. He might need a bigger cage, better bedding, better food, ect. He probably tries to escape from your hand because he feel uncomfortable and scared. He might be scared of any sudden movements, so try to be very still when you hold him.
Try leaving him alone for a few days. Another thing, picking up your hamster can be a bad thing, letting them crawl onto your hand is a better idea. Then after those few days, try putting some food in your hand, and try to get Disney to crawl onto your hand. Then right away, put him back slowly. (Also, sunflower seeds are good treats for the hamsters.)
If he's not ill, you can still bring him to the vet, just to see his health.
try usin food 2 get him used 2 u by puttin it in ur hand or get professional help=get some1 2 tame him
well if he has tummy upset put som week blac tea in his cage make shore its cold and id sogest puting a small box in hi cage with som bedding or a tolet roll wen he nests in it pic it up with him in and but im in his vetcarrier or if u tryd to think and youse ur nut try taking the hamstr in the cage
depending on how long you have had him, he might just be frieghtened about his new surrondings.
have you got him a hamster ball they are big you put your hamster in side it and the hamster can run all over the floor safely
get him an exercise ball from petsmart.
Get him some toys- wheel, ball, a small network of tunnels 4 him to run thru. Also i done this a lot with my 5 hamsters - cardboard tubes that r in the middle of toilet rolls to give it something to bite. That should cheer it up a bit.
Your being a chiken all hamsters run when you try to pick them up and they mihgt bite but it dosent hurt and when your holding it it will love you more and you will learn that it isnt depressed.
You have to be very patient with hamsters. Try placing a treat ie. a hamster chocolate drop in your hand and lying your hand flat in his cage. Eventually he will feel brave enough to take the drop from your hand. Keep doing this until he is really comfortable. Next up the ante by holding a treat in in two fingers and when he takes it, gently stroke him. It will take a lot of baby steps but in the end it'll be worth it.
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how long have you had Disney?
Does he try and get away from you when you go to pick him up?
If he tries to get away from you he probably isn't tame yet, start off by just having your hand in the cage, talking to him, not moving, let him get used to your hand, once he's OK with that, move onto hand feeding him, once he's OK with that move on to gently stroking him, it will take awhile but he'll soon be quite happy to be held.
If he's not running away from you, then it's just that hamsters like to move, put one hand in front of the other and let him run over your hands, sit down when holding him, that way if he does fall, it will just be onto your lap, or just let him run around on your lap, or somewhere safe.
Good luck with Disney!
hold him more, but away from his cage
Not all hamsters are very friendly %26 many can be nippy. It seems like he doesnt want to be held. Maybe keep your time with him restricted to his cage %26 feeding him treats. Let him get used to you very slowly %26 on his terms
He might be depressed because of his environment. He might need a bigger cage, better bedding, better food, ect. He probably tries to escape from your hand because he feel uncomfortable and scared. He might be scared of any sudden movements, so try to be very still when you hold him.
Try leaving him alone for a few days. Another thing, picking up your hamster can be a bad thing, letting them crawl onto your hand is a better idea. Then after those few days, try putting some food in your hand, and try to get Disney to crawl onto your hand. Then right away, put him back slowly. (Also, sunflower seeds are good treats for the hamsters.)
If he's not ill, you can still bring him to the vet, just to see his health.
try usin food 2 get him used 2 u by puttin it in ur hand or get professional help=get some1 2 tame him
well if he has tummy upset put som week blac tea in his cage make shore its cold and id sogest puting a small box in hi cage with som bedding or a tolet roll wen he nests in it pic it up with him in and but im in his vetcarrier or if u tryd to think and youse ur nut try taking the hamstr in the cage
depending on how long you have had him, he might just be frieghtened about his new surrondings.
have you got him a hamster ball they are big you put your hamster in side it and the hamster can run all over the floor safely
get him an exercise ball from petsmart.
Get him some toys- wheel, ball, a small network of tunnels 4 him to run thru. Also i done this a lot with my 5 hamsters - cardboard tubes that r in the middle of toilet rolls to give it something to bite. That should cheer it up a bit.
Your being a chiken all hamsters run when you try to pick them up and they mihgt bite but it dosent hurt and when your holding it it will love you more and you will learn that it isnt depressed.
You have to be very patient with hamsters. Try placing a treat ie. a hamster chocolate drop in your hand and lying your hand flat in his cage. Eventually he will feel brave enough to take the drop from your hand. Keep doing this until he is really comfortable. Next up the ante by holding a treat in in two fingers and when he takes it, gently stroke him. It will take a lot of baby steps but in the end it'll be worth it.
Hamsters & Guinea pigs together?
**A PURELY HYPOTHETICAL QUESTION, NOTHING I AM CONSIDERING DOING**
As I was doing my rounds today of feeding my Guinea Pigs in their cage and my hamsters in two seperate cages, I started wondering...
What do you think would happen if a Golden Hamster was put in the same cage with a Guinea Pig? Do you think they could get used to each other or fight? I know Guinea Pigs are very docile creatures, who enjoy having other Piggys as roommates. I also know that Golden Hamsters prefer to live alone and would kill another Golden if put in the cage. However there is a huge size difference between the Piggy and the Hamster...would that matter? Would the Hamster choose to not pick a fight with someone so much bigger?
As I said, purely hypothetical, just wanted to see what others thought. I'd never do anything to put any of my pets in potential danger. I love them all too much.
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I use to work in a pet store and have been around both guinea pigs and hamsters I also owned one of each at the same time. I don't think they would get along. Guinea pigs like to be in around other guinea pigs hamsters are more solitary animals and I have found many times while working in a pet store I would call it hamster on hamster crimes. So putting a social creature as the guinea pig with a solitary animal as a hamsters I feel would be a very bad outcome. I feel many other people would agree with me. I know your question was hypothetical but I have also leaned that there are some people out there that would do something like that like the person who asked if you put a guinea pig and a bird in a cage would the guinea pig eat it. Heck when I was working in that pet store I had a dad want to get a hamster cage and put a guinea pig in it because the hamster cage was much cheaper the the guinea pig cage!!
Hamsters are solitary animals and they fight with there own kind!! They will fight if u put them together!!1
No,The Guinea Pig will proablly eat the hamster because the guinea pig is bigger.
If you were to put them together, you will end up with a tradgedy on your hands. Extremly unadvisable.
Im sooo glad its just a hypothetical question!!
Firstly hamsters and guinea pigs require different cages to live in anyway so even if they could live in harmony together, technically they still could'nt.
But in short, no they could not. Hamsters are fiersly territorial animals that must be housed seperatly from other hamsters let alone another animal. One would end up with severe injuries and one would die of fright!!
No. They require different nutritional needs and they would probably fight.
As I was doing my rounds today of feeding my Guinea Pigs in their cage and my hamsters in two seperate cages, I started wondering...
What do you think would happen if a Golden Hamster was put in the same cage with a Guinea Pig? Do you think they could get used to each other or fight? I know Guinea Pigs are very docile creatures, who enjoy having other Piggys as roommates. I also know that Golden Hamsters prefer to live alone and would kill another Golden if put in the cage. However there is a huge size difference between the Piggy and the Hamster...would that matter? Would the Hamster choose to not pick a fight with someone so much bigger?
As I said, purely hypothetical, just wanted to see what others thought. I'd never do anything to put any of my pets in potential danger. I love them all too much.
Answers:
I use to work in a pet store and have been around both guinea pigs and hamsters I also owned one of each at the same time. I don't think they would get along. Guinea pigs like to be in around other guinea pigs hamsters are more solitary animals and I have found many times while working in a pet store I would call it hamster on hamster crimes. So putting a social creature as the guinea pig with a solitary animal as a hamsters I feel would be a very bad outcome. I feel many other people would agree with me. I know your question was hypothetical but I have also leaned that there are some people out there that would do something like that like the person who asked if you put a guinea pig and a bird in a cage would the guinea pig eat it. Heck when I was working in that pet store I had a dad want to get a hamster cage and put a guinea pig in it because the hamster cage was much cheaper the the guinea pig cage!!
Hamsters are solitary animals and they fight with there own kind!! They will fight if u put them together!!1
No,The Guinea Pig will proablly eat the hamster because the guinea pig is bigger.
If you were to put them together, you will end up with a tradgedy on your hands. Extremly unadvisable.
Im sooo glad its just a hypothetical question!!
Firstly hamsters and guinea pigs require different cages to live in anyway so even if they could live in harmony together, technically they still could'nt.
But in short, no they could not. Hamsters are fiersly territorial animals that must be housed seperatly from other hamsters let alone another animal. One would end up with severe injuries and one would die of fright!!
No. They require different nutritional needs and they would probably fight.
Hamster??!??
I got a hamster today from petsmart, but i dont know what it is.Can syrian hammsters just be white , black and gray?Or is a panda bear?All I got told was that it is short haired.HELP?
Answers:
Panda bears are a cutesy name for a black and white banded syrian. Heres a site on hamster colors, compare the pictures
http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/syria...
Heres a bunch of info on hamsters in case you don't know what to do.
No matter what hamster you get, moving from the pet store to your house will be a very stressful situation for the hamster. You'll need to leave your hamster alone for at least a day. Keep it in a quiet room, and try to interact with it as little as possible.
Then you'll need to tame your hamster. Go slowly, unless your hamster is really friendly. Progress from just putting your hand in the cage to picking it up. If you take it slowly, you'll have a pet that trusts you completely.
You'll need- (If you don't already have)
Cage- Buy either an 10 gallon minimum aquarium or a LARGE plastic storage bin. The aquarium will need a mesh top, and the storage bin will need to be modified for ventilation. Wire cages encourage chewing on the bars which damages teeth. Colored Plastic cages are hard to clean and are usually too small. Syrians can get stuck in the bubble tube they sometimes have as well.
Bedding- Stay away from cedar, pine, or fluff bedding. Cedar and pine smell piney, but the chemicals that cause the piney scent can damage your hamster's lungs. Fluff bedding can wrap around limbs. Aspen, carefresh, and yesterday's news cat litter are good bedding choices.
Water Bottle- Buy one that doesn't drip, and if possible test it before you leave the pet store to make sure.
Food Dish- This will keep the cage cleaner, but really isn't needed.
Treats- Don't buy pet store treats. They usually are high in sugar and other things that aren't really good for hammies. Washed fruits and vegetables are fine, but check an online food list to make sure they are safe.
Food- Try to buy a high quality brand. Duh.
Wheel- Buy a silent wheel, otherwise it will get really annoying. If possible, make sure it doesn't squeak or rattle before you leave. Don't buy one with rungs, the hamster's feet can slip through them and get damaged.
Ball- If you can let your hamster out without the ball in a safe area don't buy one. Some people love these and think they are great, but other people think they are cruel. Don't leave your hamster in the ball for more than fifteen minutes, it needs time to rest and to get a drink.
Chew sticks- Your hamster needs to chew to keep its teeth down, and buying some chew sticks from a pet store is the easiest way. Unflavored dog biscuits are good too.
Good luck.
Does it do the Hamster Dance?
is there any way you can post a picture?
there is no difference just treat it the same as you would if it were a regular hamster!
It could just be a regular golden hamster too. I would check wikipedia, if you type in hamster they will give you different kinds to choose from and sometimes pictures. You might be able to identify yours bye that.
First of all, why would you purchase something if you aren't even sure what kind it is? Try looking it up on the actual Petsmart site because whatever they carry at the store they will show on the actual site. And, if your REALLY clueless as to how to take care of the little rodent, after you get the name of the hamster, do some research on how and what to feed it and how to please it. Good Luck!!!
To me, your hamster sounds like a dwarf hamster. To be sure, you can go back to Petsmart and ask them. That way, you will know for sure! Thanks, and good luck with your new hamster!,
~ Future Vet
i have a hamster. Ya, I dont know what kind you have though. Sorry.
check this site
http://www.hamsterific.com/varieties.cfm...
Yeah. They can. How big is it? If it's small it may be a dwarf. If not, then it's a syrian. Then go to Google, and google hamster breeds. You can look at pictures on websites, and find out more information.
In case you didn't know, all types of hamsters ( teddy bear, golden etc.) are all one breed, Syrians. They just give them names for their unique colors. SO your pet place may have wrote short haired, because they didn't use the other names and jsut referred to all of them as Syrians. So it is, a Syrian AND a panda bear PROBUALLY!
Good luck with the new fur ball!!
http://www.hamsterific.com/
all u need to know :)
Yes, they can. "Panda bear" is a black banded Syrian.
Answers:
Panda bears are a cutesy name for a black and white banded syrian. Heres a site on hamster colors, compare the pictures
http://www.petwebsite.com/hamsters/syria...
Heres a bunch of info on hamsters in case you don't know what to do.
No matter what hamster you get, moving from the pet store to your house will be a very stressful situation for the hamster. You'll need to leave your hamster alone for at least a day. Keep it in a quiet room, and try to interact with it as little as possible.
Then you'll need to tame your hamster. Go slowly, unless your hamster is really friendly. Progress from just putting your hand in the cage to picking it up. If you take it slowly, you'll have a pet that trusts you completely.
You'll need- (If you don't already have)
Cage- Buy either an 10 gallon minimum aquarium or a LARGE plastic storage bin. The aquarium will need a mesh top, and the storage bin will need to be modified for ventilation. Wire cages encourage chewing on the bars which damages teeth. Colored Plastic cages are hard to clean and are usually too small. Syrians can get stuck in the bubble tube they sometimes have as well.
Bedding- Stay away from cedar, pine, or fluff bedding. Cedar and pine smell piney, but the chemicals that cause the piney scent can damage your hamster's lungs. Fluff bedding can wrap around limbs. Aspen, carefresh, and yesterday's news cat litter are good bedding choices.
Water Bottle- Buy one that doesn't drip, and if possible test it before you leave the pet store to make sure.
Food Dish- This will keep the cage cleaner, but really isn't needed.
Treats- Don't buy pet store treats. They usually are high in sugar and other things that aren't really good for hammies. Washed fruits and vegetables are fine, but check an online food list to make sure they are safe.
Food- Try to buy a high quality brand. Duh.
Wheel- Buy a silent wheel, otherwise it will get really annoying. If possible, make sure it doesn't squeak or rattle before you leave. Don't buy one with rungs, the hamster's feet can slip through them and get damaged.
Ball- If you can let your hamster out without the ball in a safe area don't buy one. Some people love these and think they are great, but other people think they are cruel. Don't leave your hamster in the ball for more than fifteen minutes, it needs time to rest and to get a drink.
Chew sticks- Your hamster needs to chew to keep its teeth down, and buying some chew sticks from a pet store is the easiest way. Unflavored dog biscuits are good too.
Good luck.
Does it do the Hamster Dance?
is there any way you can post a picture?
there is no difference just treat it the same as you would if it were a regular hamster!
It could just be a regular golden hamster too. I would check wikipedia, if you type in hamster they will give you different kinds to choose from and sometimes pictures. You might be able to identify yours bye that.
First of all, why would you purchase something if you aren't even sure what kind it is? Try looking it up on the actual Petsmart site because whatever they carry at the store they will show on the actual site. And, if your REALLY clueless as to how to take care of the little rodent, after you get the name of the hamster, do some research on how and what to feed it and how to please it. Good Luck!!!
To me, your hamster sounds like a dwarf hamster. To be sure, you can go back to Petsmart and ask them. That way, you will know for sure! Thanks, and good luck with your new hamster!,
~ Future Vet
i have a hamster. Ya, I dont know what kind you have though. Sorry.
check this site
http://www.hamsterific.com/varieties.cfm...
Yeah. They can. How big is it? If it's small it may be a dwarf. If not, then it's a syrian. Then go to Google, and google hamster breeds. You can look at pictures on websites, and find out more information.
In case you didn't know, all types of hamsters ( teddy bear, golden etc.) are all one breed, Syrians. They just give them names for their unique colors. SO your pet place may have wrote short haired, because they didn't use the other names and jsut referred to all of them as Syrians. So it is, a Syrian AND a panda bear PROBUALLY!
Good luck with the new fur ball!!
http://www.hamsterific.com/
all u need to know :)
Yes, they can. "Panda bear" is a black banded Syrian.
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