Hm....I never thought of that!
It's just so simple it would work. The only downside is that hamsters are awake at night, and perhaps she'd like to go for a run? Oh well....she'd get exercise during the day. I mean, she has to be awake for part of the day. My cousins hamster is usually sleeping in its nesting place during the day, but there is alot of times that she would play around, run on her wheel, or interact with us. And, even better, I could play with her before bed and in the evening when shes most active. Just to tell you dont get pine for your bedding or the fluffy bedding. Hamsters can choke. The Only good bedding is Toilet paper. If the swallow it, it isnt harmful.Thanks you guys.
My dad is very hesitate about letting me get a hamster, and keeps trying to find ways to let me not get one. x.x So, finally, he said that if I cleaned up my room and tried on all my clothes (cause I have so many that I've never touched) then he'll consider it. And thats good enough for me!
Okay, this is what I was thinking for a hamster..
Getting a female, because I've heard from my friends who have hamsters their more good-natured.
To start, I would get a simple hamster cage with only one or two levels and no big and fancy.
There would be a wheel, something to chew, a paper towl roll to play in, and some other toy.
I would remove the woodchips/bedding every week and clean out the poop and pee.
Once a month I would clean the WHOLE cage, using soapy water and a few drops of mild disinfectant.
I'll make sure to put it somewhere where its not too warm or cold.
If the hamster were to keep me or my family up at night, I'd put the cage downstairs at night and up in my bedroom during the day.
I would feed her twice a day, remvoing old food.
I would always keep fresh water out, and changing the water whenever needed.
If I was to go to my trailor (which I do each weekened, but trailor season is ending very quickly) I could leave my hamster with my grandma or somebody I trust.
For the first few weeks I'd handle my hamster with gloves, so incase she gets nervous she won't bite my skin. Once she gets used to me, I can take off the gloves.
I would NEVER intentionally hurt my hamster, or do anything that may hurt it (such as putting her into a sock and swinging her around).
I'd give her daily excercise OUTSIDE her cage (in my room) so I'd shut the door, block off escape areas, and let her run free,
Every once in awhile I'll take her into my backyard and let her have a run om my trampoline (I don't want to risk her eating the grass, because of possible chemicals).
On the trampoline, I wouldn't boucne her, I'd just let her run so she can get some fresh air.
I'd keep her away from my cat so she would never be harmed.
I will be the one buying eveyrthing for her (treats, cage, HER, food, ect.) but if the price ends up being OVER 70$ then I'd ask my parents to pay 10 or 20 dollars.
How does that sound?
~TGD
I know. I'm filling the bottom of her cage with woodchips (not pine of course) and for her bedding unscented toliet paper.
Actually it is quite true. If hamsters swallow it, it can rap around there tummys and kill them or around there neck.
Yeah.
I always gave my hammie that bedding and ever since I heard that I throw the stuff away and started using toilet paper. Also its cheap. xD
Two times a day for changing the food is a bit much, they really don't eat much. Once a day is fine, if you change it twice, your hamster will likely only eat the "yummy but unhealthy" food like the sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Also, NO plastic in the cage. No plastic toys or anything. They will chew it, and it might get stuck inside them. For the little sleeping house, get a wood one, please. And just absolutely no plastic toys. Also - about the wheel - don't get a regular, open bar wheel, get a wire mesh one. And lastly, males are actually more good-tempered than females. The males are lazier and cuddlier, and females are more active. Both make great pets! I know you will enjoy your new hamster. Rodents are amazing pets. They're so different from cats and dogs and fish and reptiles. They're friendly enough to hold, they're amusing to watch, and they're just wonderful pets overall. I have had a hamster and now I have a pair of gerbils. While I actually do prefer gerbils, hamsters are really, really fun pets, too. Good luck!
Thanks guys!! Me and my new hammy will have so much fun!
Wow!!! You're making me really excited now!!!
I am getting a hamster tonight! YAY!! I don't know what breed yet, but my mom said she doesn't really want a dwarf hamster. The cages aren't as cheap as I expected, but I have a fair amount of money so I'll manage.
I'll post pics once he/she gets settled into his/her home.
~TGD
Anyway, I'm really happy for you! Dont forget leave her for one day to settle in. :furawatchi: Erm....having a pet hamster isn't animal cruelty. o.o
