The BRODENTS! Rodent Enthusiast Thread!

[orpheus.]

Thank you all so much. <3
I'm going to miss him but at least he's pain-free now.
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@guineapigsrock100
You might want to look into buying a bigger cage for her, the tank you have now doesn't even look suitable for dwarf hamsters.

[PeachFuzz]

guineapigsrock100 ;; Not everything on the ASPCA website is correct. A couple examples:
- They say pine bedding can be used for guinea pigs. While some people consider kiln-dried pine to be acceptable, they never mention that it needs to be kiln-dried. Non kiln-dried pine is completely toxic to small animals.
- They say plastic habitats with tubes, which I assume refers to Crittertrail and Habitrail cages, are okay for mice and hamsters. Those cages are actually awful and cause all sorts of problems.
I wouldn't trust the ASPCA as your sole source of information. really you shouldn't trust any single site to always provide completely accurate facts - always double check elsewhere.

[Saracirce]

I haven't heard that one about the critter trails?

[PeachFuzz]

I haven't heard that one about the critter trails?

Crittertrails are okay as attachments to larger hamster cages/tanks, but on their own they aren't big enough. Even if you attach many small ones together it's not ideal because hamsters need one large area to run.

[guineapigsrock100]

thanks for the advice. i'll think about getting a bigger cage

the FAQ in the hamster section of this topic says 10 gallon is good http://hamsterific.com/hamster-homes-and-habitats/

[The Lost Gremlin]

I've seen that those home-made bin cages are especially popular (I'd definitely try making one) for hammies, but is it likely that the hamster will be able/want to chew its way out? Or is it really only a problem if there isn't an alternative for them to chew on?

[PeachFuzz]

I've seen that those home-made bin cages are especially popular (I'd definitely try making one) for hammies, but is it likely that the hamster will be able/want to chew its way out? Or is it really only a problem if there isn't an alternative for them to chew on?

My syrian hamster never tried to chew through the plastic, although she wasn't a big chewer anyway. Now I have mice in a bin and even though they're INSANE CHEWERS I have yet to see them so much as put their teeth to the plastic. No chew marks at all. They have lots of different chew toys - wooden, paper, corn, etc. - so I think they're too busy with those to think about chowing down on the bin.

[darkvoodoo]

This by far is my favorite litter!

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[PeachFuzz]

This by far is my favorite litter!

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Ahhh <33 Too cute! Gorgeous markings and I love their tiny little tails.

[.:FarmGirlAtHeart:.]

Hello again everyone!
My rescued hamster, Bear-Bear, is doing a little better. I've been feeding him better food then he had, giving him dust baths (by recommendation of a friend), and rubbing coconut oil on him every day. I'm waiting for the medicine to get here, but he is doing better! I managed to convert a large bird cage into a temporary hamster cage, and he is loving it!
Bear-Bear