acidburn01
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They need a pretty big tank (not a wire one a glass one) with a ton of bedding so they can dig. They die in very weird ways (one of my friends had a heart attack because he sneezed) and some of them are mean. Either way y’all both need to take care of it and you make sure it’s doing ok and your child is taking good care of it.Does anyone have a hamster.? We realized a turtle for my oldest may be too big a commitment for her just yet. She's turning 8 and reaaaaaly wanted a turtle. But she conceded that if she can take care of something like a fish or a hamster for a year or so (or it's few years life span, really) then we would get her a turtle. I know nothing about hamsters. My cousin has a couple but that was 20 years ago and care info has obviously changed. So does anyone know (as far as bedding, chew toys, sand for bath, type of food, etc) what is best for them.?
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Why is a wire tank bad for them.? Because they can chew through it or something.?They need a pretty big tank (not a wire one a glass one) with a ton of bedding so they can dig. They die in very weird ways (one of my friends had a heart attack because he sneezed) and some of them are mean. Either way y’all both need to take care of it and you make sure it’s doing ok and your child is taking good care of it.
Right, like I remember she had like two or three but we were like 8 or 9 and I'm 31 so my memory is a tad fuzzy.The last time i had hamsters i was about 8 or 9, I'm 50 now lol
They can climb it and fall, can break teeth, can sometimes squeeze through, most aren’t deep enough for bedding requirementsWhy is a wire tank bad for them.? Because they can chew through it or something.?
This is a pretty good care sheet, lots of info to consider. An aquarium can be used but metal cages work as well .Does anyone have a hamster.? We realized a turtle for my oldest may be too big a commitment for her just yet. She's turning 8 and reaaaaaly wanted a turtle. But she conceded that if she can take care of something like a fish or a hamster for a year or so (or it's few years life span, really) then we would get her a turtle. I know nothing about hamsters. My cousin has a couple but that was 20 years ago and care info has obviously changed. So does anyone know (as far as bedding, chew toys, sand for bath, type of food, etc) what is best for them.?
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Is this okay for bedding.? I keep seeing "fluff" isn't good for them but I can't find anything besides that.This is a pretty good care sheet, lots of info to consider. An aquarium can be used but metal cages work as well .
Hamster Care Sheet
Dr. Maria Zayas discusses everything you need to know about hamsters, including diet recommendations, housing needs, and veterinary care requirements.www.petmd.com
Yes that’s fineIs this okay for bedding.? I keep seeing "fluff" isn't good for them but I can't find anything besides that.
Okay good. I was sweating it for sure. We got that, a cage (metal wire one with tunnels which we will replace soon) and a set of some chew toys. I hope this goes well, my oldest gets attached easily and is emotional and I know hamsters can be fragileYes that’s fine
They need a lot of bedding. The wire cages, while sold at pet stores, really aren’t the best. Your animal will live in them fine but I’m sure you’d rather them thriveOkay good. I was sweating it for sure. We got that, a cage (metal wire one with tunnels which we will replace soon) and a set of some chew toys. I hope this goes well, my oldest gets attached easily and is emotional and I know hamsters can be fragile
Oh. I didn’t know that I just said what I was toldThere are pros and cons to either wire cage or glass. Wire is fine because the bottom is made to hold plenty of bedding [ but some of it might get kicked out]. But the good thing about it is it allows more ventilation and any bedding that gets wet will dry much quicker than in a glass tank. Still, either type of enclosure can be a good choice that a hamster can thrive in.
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