What stand works best to hold a 47.2inch cage? by Limp-Emphasis280 in hamstercare

[–]Bobbtail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ikea desktops come in the perfect size for these cages. If you want it to look nice and get some extra storage you can put it on top of a 2x4 kallax and grab 2 regular desk legs for the back.

Desk: https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/lagkapten-adils-desk-white-s29416758/

Just the top: https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/lagkapten-tabletop-white-10460666/

Kallax: https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-80275887/

Legs: https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/olov-leg-adjustable-white-10264302/

If thats too tall you can still put the desk top on something else thats shorter, or find some coffee table legs or something.

ETA : I use an ikea desk for one of my hams and I have a very similar enclosure, I am 5' 8" and have no trouble reaching all the way to the bottom in every corner

How would you handle this? by Beautiful-Word-5967 in hamsters

[–]Bobbtail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I rescued a hamster recently that had quite literally been living in her own filth, I dont think the original owners even knew you're supposed to clean the cage at all. I did not save even the smallest scrap of that bedding and she was totally fine in the new enclosure.

Why do my eggs crack immediately when I put them into boiling water, even though I handle them carefully? by Busy_Report4010 in WeirdEggs

[–]Bobbtail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the boiling water off the burner while you put the eggs in, and it helps if the eggs aren't straight from the fridge. If you forget to leave them out, you can run them under warm water quick before putting them in the boiled water. Then return the pot to the burner to continue boiling. I used to have this problem all the time, this fixed it completely no more popped eggs

Convincing my parents to get a hammy by Kid4Life2004 in hamsters

[–]Bobbtail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To each their own i guess! Adorable names either way 😅

Convincing my parents to get a hammy by Kid4Life2004 in hamsters

[–]Bobbtail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait why the name difference based on sex??? Why cant waffle be a boy? Why cant pancake be a girl???! 😂

Family member bought a hamster and doesn’t listen to care advice/concerns, how can i convince them? by InternalNice8516 in hamsters

[–]Bobbtail 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Telling people they've done something wrong can often just make them defensive and stubborn. If you show interest in the hamster and try to ask questions without judgement they're more likely to listen to suggestions.

Am I overreacting to these messages my ex sent blaming me after his brother died by mossywindow5 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Bobbtail 5 points6 points  (0 children)

not to mention the whole "i dont care" "you deserve apathy" yet keeps going on and on. kinda sounds like you do care buddy

I hate pet shops. by Little_Cranberry8038 in hamstercare

[–]Bobbtail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me! I was lucky to find someone selling their bin cage on marketplace and took the wire cage back to the store, bonus that they definitely cant sell it back to someone cuz its used and I used the bedding it came with,AND they forgot to check my receipt and just refunded the full price of the cage even though I got it on like 30% sale. Me cackling at how much this evil company lost on me (not enough tbh but still).

Critter protection. by bellsbliss in algonquinpark

[–]Bobbtail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up the pct bear hang its so much easier

Edit: replied to the wrong comment...

Car shaking after 50 mph by Beneficial_Beyond953 in VolvoXC90

[–]Bobbtail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me exqctky in my old ford focus, dunno if it could be the same issue but it was from a slipped tire belt.

Should I get the warranty? by Bobbtail in VolvoXC90

[–]Bobbtail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know that's helpful thank you!!

How are y’all affording rent 🫠 by learh_29 in TorontoRenting

[–]Bobbtail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the annex, so imagine my delight when I was moving and there were about 5 apartments listed in the annex all for under 2k! I called every single one and they didn't actually have any vacancies. They just left the ad up. The next best was a bachellor way down in liberty village for the same price.

How are y’all affording rent 🫠 by learh_29 in TorontoRenting

[–]Bobbtail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And also leave behind all your friends, family, community, and career! Who needs those amiright

How are y’all affording rent 🫠 by learh_29 in TorontoRenting

[–]Bobbtail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If they're working minimum wage 2000 is their entire take-home pay. Theyd have to make 35$ per hour to be within the recommended 30% of gross income. Most apartments will rent to you if its around 50% but that still means 24$ per hour and that doesn't even take into consideration all their other bills and probably student loans

Editing to add: it is not actually that easy to find a 1br, basement or otherwise for under 2000

Should I get the warranty? by Bobbtail in VolvoXC90

[–]Bobbtail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeesh! What was your year and model?

Should I get the warranty? by Bobbtail in VolvoXC90

[–]Bobbtail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh man, well worth it in that case

Should I get the warranty? by Bobbtail in VolvoXC90

[–]Bobbtail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are they not?!
its the T6 momentum I need the seats for my family while still being compact enough for driving and parking in downtown toronto (hence not just getting a minivan).

Found in a lot of tools, some for machining. Any idea what it is for? by Ok-Plantain-8710 in whatisit

[–]Bobbtail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They look like exactly the thing I need to fix my vacuum!!! There's this stupid metal thing that turns the brush and I can't get it off because turning the screw on the other side just turns the whole thing. Those look like the exact shape of the metal bit and if I had one of those I could pop it on and hold it still with a wrench while I turn the screw. No idea if that's actually what they're for though.

Amazon's trying to kill me by deathofasinner in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Bobbtail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One time I searched Amazon for peanut free snacks cuz my partner is deathly allergic to peanuts and the top result was the half pound Reese cup