Archive for the ‘Hamster videos’ Category

Better

May 21st, 2009

Yes, Dee Dee is recovering much faster than I thought she would :-D

Here she is running on her wheel after having been lethargic for awhile:

Posted in Hamster adventure, Hamster care, Hamster health, Hamster videos | Comments (4)

Hamsters the Escape Artists

August 13th, 2008

I guess every hamster owner has had an experience of their hamster trying to escape, successfully or with failure. I’ve learned my lesson from here & there, so now I always:

  1. Double check that every door is closed properly.
  2. If the door is loose, fasten it with an extra lock (a birdcage lock makes a good one).
  3. All openings (including openings for extensions & tubes) are securely fastened.

Here are some other owners’ experiences:

After watching that, you should know that buying a cage specifically made & marketed for other animals, e.g. guinea pigs, chinchillas, will only give your hamsters an opportunity to escape through the gaps between the bars (especially true for Roborovski hamsters).

Posted in Hamster adventure, Hamster care, Hamster videos | Comments (5)