Monday, July 12, 2010

Owning 2 hamsters

Owning 2 hamsters is a big responsibility. And if you think you want to purchase 2 hamsters than you need to consider these facts.
1. You need to buy another cage, clean 2 cages each week, feed 2 hamsters everyday, bond with each hamster separately, water each hamster, buy another wheel, but another salt wheel, buy another pack of chewing sticks, buy more treats, you now have to buy 1 more of EVERYTHING.

2. If your hamster (the hamster you have now) is already an adult 5-6 months than you cannot put any other hamsters in with them. Hamsters are SOLITARY animals and they do not appreciate others company (especially syrian hamsters) dwarf hamsters aren't as bad.

3. The consequences of putting 2 adult hamsters in the same cage are , death of one hamster, death of both hamsters, injuries of one hamster, injuries of both hamsters.

Owning 2 hamsters is HUGE responsibility and is quite a challenge.
~I have 2 hamsters and this is coming from personal experience :)
Good Luck
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Saturday, July 10, 2010

Happy Home=Happy Hamster

If you want your hamster to be happy, then they're going to need a happy home. What you can do to give your hamster a happy home is:

Essentials
#1. Fresh proper food packed with nutrients. Like living world extrusion.
#2. Fresh soft clean bedding, a dirty house can lead to bacteria and wet tail.
#3. Fresh cold water. Your hamster should always be provided with clean, fresh, cold water. Dehydration can easily kill them
#4. Good climate. Your hamster shouldn't be in a over heated room, or a freezing cold room. If you live up in a really cold country, than put extra effort to make sure they are warm.
If you live somewhere like florida, las vegas, or any hot area than make sure they aren't over heated and in a cool room.
Extra Items
#1. Wheel, good for your hamster to get exercise on. Its fun, healthy, and something that your hamster can use to burn fat!
#2. Chewing sticks, to prevent your hamsters teeth from growing super long. Buy wooden sticks so they can chew away.
#3. Exercise ball, good to take your hamster outside in.
#4. Healthy treats (store bought) such as Yogurt Drops (Living World). Treats can be used as a treat or as an award.
#5. Extra toys...etc.... make sure the toys are safe!!!
These are my tips on how to give a hamster a happy safe and fun life! :)
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