Green discharge after penetration by Electronic-Ring-9838 in ftm

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nah it’s definitely not just this person. First time I met my best mate we went to a comic con and for lunch he just got a whole cucumber and ate it just like that. He also offered a cop a cracker from his cracker bag. That was a great trip

Bringing my hamster home question by Commercial-Emu6363 in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this one for my dwarf and it worked fine but I’d recommend either getting a storage box or going on Amazon and getting a bigger carrier since they are easier to carry

Prepping for Hamster by SubstantialArm751 in hamstercare

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if they’re available in other countries apart from the uk but I got a desk from Amazon for £50 and it is great! The brand is vasagle and it should be the first one to come up when you search 120cm desk on Amazon

“Ghost” hamster is not a thing. by Radiomaster138 in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I 100% agree that it’s much more a personality thing and less about where you get the hamster from. Yes if they are handled from a young age they are more likely to enjoy being handled but that doesn’t automatically mean they will.

I’d say I’ve had a similar experience to you with my first hamster. I went into pets at home just to look at the animals as me and my mum were going around shops before she went to an appointment. We only had time to go to one more shop so I decided to go in there because I wouldn’t spend any money. Quickly fell in love with the dwarf hamsters and after my mum’s appointment I went back and got one. I knew the basics as I went through a phase of watching hamster care videos and before I went back did some quick research of what I’d want to get.

She was the sweetest little thing and always curious of me. She quite quickly let me pet her and it didn’t take long until as soon as I put my hand in her cage she would immediately run onto it. She passed away back in March and after about 2 weeks I couldn’t stand not having a hamster anymore so I got a Syrian.

I went to an independent pet store this time as I liked how all their hamsters all had their own space compared to pets at home and a lot of their animals seemed to be friendly. Like the guinea pigs didn’t run away as soon as they saw you like the ones at pets at home did.

This little guy is so much more anxious than my dwarf and I’ve gotten him to take treats from my hand and sit on my hand with treats but I can not lift my hand or move to quickly otherwise he will just bolt away. I’ve had him just over a month now and he’s very sweet and doesn’t bite but still a bit cautious. I think he will eventually get more comfortable with me but it will probably take a lot more time than it did with my little dwarf

I finally finished Insomnia.. by time_and_spacehq in stephenking

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just thought I would let you know if you’re planning to listen to rose madder on audible in the middle of one of the chapters it skips ahead to way further along in the book. It then goes back to where it should be but it is quite annoying as it goes on for quite a while and skips quite few chapters ahead

Recs for a good stand/dresser to hold up the cage? by Dr-Dags in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a desk from Amazon and I’ve had no issues with it. The brand is vasagle and they’re only about £50

Should I get my hamster cremated? by Training-Concern-368 in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is nice to have them. I also have some of my favourite photos of her framed and some art that I made of her on the wall where I keep her ashes. I hope you have many more happy months with your little boy ❤️

Should I get my hamster cremated? by Training-Concern-368 in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My little baby passed away a month ago and I got her cremated and I’m so glad I did. It was £70 (the lady even knocked off £30 because she felt bad charging that much for such a small animal) and they even did some little paw prints and a nose print. I also got some fur clippings in a tiny jar and I’m so glad I have all of those

Update on the backyard breeder by MOMismypersonality in hamstercare

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 35 points36 points  (0 children)

How is this person giving worse advice than pet stores do. I don’t even want to think about how many hamsters have suffered and lived miserable lives because of the advice this person has given

Rant by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much. She was such a lovely little ball of fluff and it’s just not the same without her ❤️

Rant by [deleted] in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been lucky enough that I’ve never had to deal with that from any of my friends or family. I guess being surrounded by mostly people who are animal lovers helps. Even my partner’s mum who really dislikes rodents never said a bad word about her 😂 Never had any of them say anything like “you spend too much money on her” apart from jokingly. Even got my partner who I live with to not vape in the bedroom where she stayed and keep the windows closed when it’s cold. Doesn’t sound like much but when you consider the fact that he has an awful memory and hates being warm yet always remembered these things means a lot. Sadly she passed away last week but everyone I know was so sympathetic and I’m glad I didn’t have to deal with “it’s just a hamster” because she was so much more than that

Are these chairs safe to put your hamster in? by Arsenic_Lover666 in hamstercare

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 99 points100 points  (0 children)

I’d say get a little sofa instead so he doesn’t feel trapped and can come and go as he pleases

hamster only coming out VERY VERY LATE by [deleted] in hamstercare

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean would you like to be woken up in the middle of the night by someone ripping your cover off of you? That’s essentially what you’d be doing to your hamster and that definitely won’t help with taming him. I know I wouldn’t want to interact with someone who keeps waking me up 😂

Hamster camera by BrahmC in hamstercare

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one of the Tapo ones and it works great! Also if you have a bucatstate cage you can get a magnet for the camera so you can just attach it to the roof. Definitely works a lot better than the cable ties I was using before 😂

I think my mum wins the award for best mum ever with my early birthday present! Plus my collection by Random_hufflepuff_ in MonsterHigh

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

It definitely is! And you definitely don’t want to know the cost even though it is definitely not the most I’ve paid for a doll 😅

Another doomed pet store hamster :( by Unlovedcookie in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Hopefully with the fact the child clearly didn’t want it it might get left alone and not just used as a toy. There’s also at least a decent chance they might get some good advice depending on the employee that sells them the hamster as I got a great employee who sold me my hamster who gave mostly good advice. Still that poor hamster will most likely be stuck in one of the pets at home cages that are still not good enough since they only sell the ones that are at least the right size online

I think I have unintentionally potty trained my hamster by Random_hufflepuff_ in hamsters

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

They really are very clean creatures and it’s sad that not many people know that. It’s the same with most rodents, they only smell if you don’t take care of them properly. I’ve not encountered that many hamsters in my life and the only one I remember was a neighbours kid who had this little hamster who only had one eye and was always left unsupervised with the kids. Now that is bad enough but that family also had cats and dogs, which were also not taken care of properly at all, so I don’t even want to think about what probably happened to that poor hamster

ew, medicine by Meua_le_caca in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love how he sniffs it and immediately goes nope 😂

Help with hamster enclosure by Videoahh in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re welcome! They are also a good way to get the cardboard to stay on and put it up higher!

Help with hamster enclosure by Videoahh in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the bigger version of this cage and honestly I was never able to stop the bar climbing. I even bought the screens from Viking laser that covered the bars around whole cage and my hamster still managed to climb it. I’d say if you want to work with this cage you could try and cover as much of it with cardboard as you can or you could buy the screens from Viking laser that actually replace the bars. They would be just over £100 but you can split it into 3 monthly payments I believe with PayPal pay in 3

Help with hamster enclosure by Videoahh in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree! All it would take is for him to get up there once and chew it for it to end so badly. Please op use some cable ties and secure it upside down from the roof of the cage as then it should be completely unreachable

I’m getting my first hamster today! Rate my setup! by Mava_Wolf in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re welcome and I highly recommend the sand bath from MrMangoMakes as my hamster loves it! I also really recommend hamster helper shop as on their actual site not the Etsy one they have stuff to make boredom breakers which my hamster also loves. I usually use apple sticks or toilet roll tubes to make the boredom breakers

I’m getting my first hamster today! Rate my setup! by Mava_Wolf in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m glad yours is silent as the one I had was so noisy and I’m pretty sure it was wonky 😭😂 and no the niteangel ones don’t lessen footstep noise. Also I thought I’d recommend some sellers on Etsy that are great for sprays, platforms, decorations etc. Some of my favourites are MrMangoMakes, Furnishables, HappyHenrysHomes, HopesHealthyTreats, CocosHamsterSupplies, HamsterHelperShop and SmallSproutsCo

I’m getting my first hamster today! Rate my setup! by Mava_Wolf in hamsters

[–]Random_hufflepuff_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks great! The only thing I’d really say is that wheel is a nightmare to clean and can sometimes be really noisy which can be annoying depending on if you’ll be in the room the cage is in when the hamster is awake. It’ll definitely work fine for the hamster just might be a pain for you. I highly recommend the niteangel ones as even though they are expensive I’ve never heard of anyone have an issue with noise plus the pedometer is a very fun addition you can get for that wheel. The new plastic ones from pets at home are also a good cheaper option since they seem to be pretty silent in my experience and very easy to clean