New Hammie owner - Page 2

suzy93074 · #11 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ....zoe....

there are three types of russian dwarf hamsters, the winter whites (i have 4 of these) the campells and the roborski

out of these three i would say that roboroskis are the fastest, and the cambells and winterwhites are very similar.

if you are getting from p@H then i would suggest that you research a little on sexing these hamsters so you have a little idea as to what looks like a male and what looks like a female.

things that they can knaw on include: cardboard, fruit tree branches, toilet tube rolls, and knawing objects that you can get in shops.

good luck with your new hammies

Thank you Zoe

I will deffo look into it before buying - thanks again for your help xx

Midnight · #12 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 08:50 PM

CONGRATULATIONS! Suzy

x it's nice to get their home sorted first any ideas when your getting them ? x

Jazzy · #13 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by suzy93074

Its called SpaceCommand and is a Rotostak one,,,,,,,the wheel is all part of it ,,,,can u buy ones to add on then?? sorry im a complete novice lol

oh and also I wanted to ask about stuff for them to knaw on....do u just use cardboard? or do u buy the proper stuff thanks Jazzy u have been really helpful will rep u when it lets me

xx

Oh is this the one?

Yes you can buy extra wheels. They are called Rainbow Runners and you can more or less add them anywhere that there is an hole really.
I think you will need some Rotastak ladders for the tubes as the dwarfs find it hard to get up vertical tubes. Our local pets at home sell these ladders for around £2 each I think. You will need two for that cage as it is.

This is my rotastak that my Chinese hamster has and she absolutely loves it.

You can get little wooden things for them to gnaw on like this and make a little bridge with it cos it's bendy. Woodlands Small Pet Play Sticks | Pets at Home

You can give them kitchen roll tubes or toilet roll tubes to run through or rip up.

Jazzy · #14 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 08:58 PM

These are the ladders you need and they just hang on the top of the tube.

Rotastak Mouse Ladder at UKPetSupplies.com

Our local pets at home sells them though.

Midnight · #15 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 09:00 PM

WOW! Jazzy that looks cool !

x never a dull moment for your Chinese hamster then !

x

suzy93074 · #16 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 09:04 PM

Yes thats the one Jazzy!

I was a bit worried about the tubing actually so thats really good u can buy them little ladders - how cute is that!

D Your cage looks fab! do u think the cage will be a bit too big for dwarfs? thanks for the info

a great help

suzy93074 · #17 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight

CONGRATULATIONS! Suzy

x it's nice to get their home sorted first any ideas when your getting them ? x

Thanks Midnight

probably in a couple of weeks time -

Little Missy · #18 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 09:06 PM

Hello Suzy. I am not here to offer advice as I would be completley misleading as I don't have a clue about hamsters, I have never owned them, but I would like to say somthing to you:
Well done. You should be proud of yourself, because I have read your posts and I think your hamsters will be very happy with an owner like you! Some people would rush in and buy them, whereas you are looking into the breed and asking for advice. Well done. I have given you some rep.

Jazzy · #19 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 09:06 PM

Well she's only had the maze bit since last Saturday but she's already moved her bed in it.

This is her.

Jazzy · #20 (**permalink**) 03-11-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by suzy93074

Yes thats the one Jazzy!

I was a bit worried about the tubing actually so thats really good u can buy them little ladders - how cute is that!

D Your cage looks fab! do u think the cage will be a bit too big for dwarfs? thanks for the info

a great help

No I think they will love it.

A hamster cage can never be too big.

Yes you will definitely need a couple of ladders or they won't be able to get up to the other levels as the rotastak tubes are smooth with no grips on them.

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