Need advice re: small animals/hamsters

Whee · 03-13-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

I agree with Sean about getting a Teddy Bear if you get a hamster. Another tip is that if the place sexes them, a male if friendlier and less prone to biting than a female.

True. We got females because the males came with a couple of large accessories that made my daughter giggle waaaaaayy too much.

Crap, I just agreed with a masshole AND a Pats fan....

taltos · 03-13-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

True. We got females because the males came with a couple of large accessories that made my daughter giggle waaaaaayy too much.

Crap, I just agreed with a masshole AND a Pats fan....

Hey Bozo, I made the first mistake and agreed with you.

Whee · 03-13-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by taltos

Hey Bozo, I made the first mistake and agreed with you.

You're right...damn it...

hotreds · 03-13-2009, 05:09 PM

Let your wife read this:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art3899.asp

03-13-2009, 05:18 PM

Which ever you decide on, please don't expose them to wood shavings...

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/guine...odshavings.htm

We used CareFRESH, manufactured from 100% wood pulp fiber for our small pets. It does not cover the odor as well (at all), but if it stinks, you need to change the litter... It also pays to remove the wet spots frequently (daily) with a scoop and replace it with a handful of fresh from the bag.

FRESH WATER DAILY!!!

The problem I have with little creatures is that we have enough time to get very attached to them and then they leave us. But, on the brighter side, if you can give them a good, happy, healthy life, you done good.

My friends and co-workers thought I was crazy when I paid about $150 to have one of our cavies (guinea pigs) ovarian cysts removed. She was getting bald spots on her sides so I took her to the vet. They said she had two to three months if we didn't take care of the problem, she (Pebbles) lived two more years after we had it done. She made it to six years old, our others lived to be three or four. She loved dandelion leaves and St. Augustine grass, but she only got either if they'd never been chemically fertilized.

I'll stop now... Yeah, I know...

03-13-2009, 05:09 PM	#4
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: Need advice re: small animals/hamsters Let your wife read this: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art3899.asp __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

03-13-2009, 05:18 PM	#5
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Need advice re: small animals/hamsters Which ever you decide on, please don't expose them to wood shavings... http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/guine...odshavings.htm We used CareFRESH, manufactured from 100% wood pulp fiber for our small pets. It does not cover the odor as well (at all), but if it stinks, you need to change the litter... It also pays to remove the wet spots frequently (daily) with a scoop and replace it with a handful of fresh from the bag. FRESH WATER DAILY!!! The problem I have with little creatures is that we have enough time to get very attached to them and then they leave us. But, on the brighter side, if you can give them a good, happy, healthy life, you done good. My friends and co-workers thought I was crazy when I paid about $150 to have one of our cavies (guinea pigs) ovarian cysts removed. She was getting bald spots on her sides so I took her to the vet. They said she had two to three months if we didn't take care of the problem, she (Pebbles) lived two more years after we had it done. She made it to six years old, our others lived to be three or four. She loved dandelion leaves and St. Augustine grass, but she only got either if they'd never been chemically fertilized. I'll stop now... Yeah, I know...