Syrian: 1-2.5 tablespoons
Chinese: .5- 1.5 tablespoons
Winter White/ Russian: 1-1.5 tablespoons
Robo: .5-1 tablespoon
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Showing posts with label Getting A Hamster. Show all posts
January 5, 2011
T.O.W. Food Amounts
Have you been wondering how much food your hamster needs every day? Well, below is a chart that shows the types of hamsters and the about the amount of food they need. Remember, the amount varies, so if your hamster isn't eating all it's food or it seem hungry, you can change the amount of food you give him.
Syrian: 1-2.5 tablespoons
Chinese: .5- 1.5 tablespoons
Winter White/ Russian: 1-1.5 tablespoons
Robo: .5-1 tablespoon
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Syrian: 1-2.5 tablespoons
Chinese: .5- 1.5 tablespoons
Winter White/ Russian: 1-1.5 tablespoons
Robo: .5-1 tablespoon
Search Amazon.com for Hamster Food
January 3, 2011
New Year, New Hamster
Hey everyone! First of all, Happy New Year! Since this is a brand new year, this is also a great opportunity to adopt a fuzzy buddy into your home! They are easy to take care of, adorable, and fun to play with (with most hamsters, at least). If you are a kid who wants hamster but your parents said that you can't get one, here's what I suggest. Write out a list of responsibilities, costs, and tasks that it takes to care for a hamster and say why you can handle on your own. Also say why you want and deserve a hamster. This method always works! :) So give it a try, this might be the year where you give a fuzzy buddy a new home!
December 12, 2010
Getting Started
When you first get a hamster, it can be pretty confusing on what to get and what not to get. Below, I have a list of the essentials to get for your hamster.
Cage: This is the most obvious and important item on the list. It doesn't matter whether you get an aquarium, plastic cage, or wire cage but I prefer the wire/plastic cage. It allows plenty of air to flow through and hamsters love to climb up the sides. I would strongly suggest not having an aquarium for a cage because air flow isn't quite as good, you can't attach any extension tubes to it, and it holds in heat or cold a lot more. But what ever cage works best for you is fine.
Water Bottle: Most cages come with a water bottle but if yours doesn't, you can pick one at any pet store. Make sure that your hamster can reach it when you put it in the cage. If you are worried that your hamster can't reach it, check for bite marks on the end of it after a few days. If there are bites, it can reach. If not, move it down more or put a block of wood under it so that your fuzzy buddy can stand on it and reach.
Food/Food Bowl: Your hamster will need different amounts of food based on its size but it should be around 1 tbls. Find a dish or bowl that can hold a little more than this. But make sure that your hamster can't chew off pieces of it.
Chew Block: Your hamster will need something to chew on since their front teeth constantly grow. I suggest a treat-kabob. You can put different chews on it like apple wood twigs (my hamsters' favorite). Make sure your hamster can reach it when you hang it. I took the bell of mine since it is useless and takes up room.
Hiding Spot: All hamsters need somewhere to hide and feel safe. Some choices are an igloo house (sold at most pet stores), critter bath, and coconut hut (this is what I have and suggest). Don't mess with this part of his cage unless you are cleaning the cage. It is like your hamster's private room. You wouldn't want anyone messing with your room, would you?
Wheel: Your hamster will need to get exercise some how so this is very important. Any type of wheel works but I suggest a plastic one because wire ones have been known to hurt hamsters when their feet get stuck in the wire. Silent wheels are probably the best. (even though they aren't silent)
Ball: This is also for exercise. Get a hamster ball that is the right size for your hamster and that hamster can move comfortably in. They come in many colors!
So, now you have your list of essentials. You can add other toys for them now like toilet paper tubes (my hamster, Tito's, favorite). But make sure there is still plenty of room to run around in there cage when you are finished. Now you have shopping list, get shopping! :)
Cage: This is the most obvious and important item on the list. It doesn't matter whether you get an aquarium, plastic cage, or wire cage but I prefer the wire/plastic cage. It allows plenty of air to flow through and hamsters love to climb up the sides. I would strongly suggest not having an aquarium for a cage because air flow isn't quite as good, you can't attach any extension tubes to it, and it holds in heat or cold a lot more. But what ever cage works best for you is fine.
Water Bottle: Most cages come with a water bottle but if yours doesn't, you can pick one at any pet store. Make sure that your hamster can reach it when you put it in the cage. If you are worried that your hamster can't reach it, check for bite marks on the end of it after a few days. If there are bites, it can reach. If not, move it down more or put a block of wood under it so that your fuzzy buddy can stand on it and reach.
Food/Food Bowl: Your hamster will need different amounts of food based on its size but it should be around 1 tbls. Find a dish or bowl that can hold a little more than this. But make sure that your hamster can't chew off pieces of it.
Chew Block: Your hamster will need something to chew on since their front teeth constantly grow. I suggest a treat-kabob. You can put different chews on it like apple wood twigs (my hamsters' favorite). Make sure your hamster can reach it when you hang it. I took the bell of mine since it is useless and takes up room.
Hiding Spot: All hamsters need somewhere to hide and feel safe. Some choices are an igloo house (sold at most pet stores), critter bath, and coconut hut (this is what I have and suggest). Don't mess with this part of his cage unless you are cleaning the cage. It is like your hamster's private room. You wouldn't want anyone messing with your room, would you?
Wheel: Your hamster will need to get exercise some how so this is very important. Any type of wheel works but I suggest a plastic one because wire ones have been known to hurt hamsters when their feet get stuck in the wire. Silent wheels are probably the best. (even though they aren't silent)
Ball: This is also for exercise. Get a hamster ball that is the right size for your hamster and that hamster can move comfortably in. They come in many colors!
So, now you have your list of essentials. You can add other toys for them now like toilet paper tubes (my hamster, Tito's, favorite). But make sure there is still plenty of room to run around in there cage when you are finished. Now you have shopping list, get shopping! :)
November 30, 2010
Time to get started!
Hello everyone! Now how would you know when it is time to get your first hamster? Well follow this sympal quiz and tally up your letters to find out when you are ready to get your new best friend! Then post your answer and how you felt about it, or if you have questions about your result, post down below!!!!!
How forgetfull are you?
a) super forgetful. i cant even remember what i had for dinner!
b) i know everything since i was 6! Maybe younger!
c) my memory is fine. I cant remember everything, but i will remember eventualy.
d) I sometimes forget things, I killed my goldfish because i forgot to feed him
Do you have a lot of after school activitys?
a) Yes! I have an activity everyday!
b) i have no after school activities
c) I have 1 or more a week
d) I have 3 or more a week
How much patience do you have?
a) well i will wait for 2 minutes but then you better hurry up!
b) i will wait for you to get dressed even if it takes you 30 minutes
c) i can wait for ten minutes but i dont like waiting that long
d) i will deal with it but i will get frustrated
Whats a good size of a pet for you?
a) at least 6 inches
b) as long as its bigger than 2 centameters
c) 2 inches, around that
d) I dont know
Now that you answered your questions, tally up you answers and look at the answers below!
Mostly A's: Not ready. you might love hamsters but your time will need to wait. Hamsters take patience to pick them up or get you to let you hold them. You must also have more time on your hands. You will have to feed them, and hamsters like attention. You cant ignore them.You also have to remember to feed them and give them water. Other wise you will kill them. Sorry maybe when you have more time, and patience. I know you can do it!!!!
Mostly B's: Absolutly yes!!!! You would be a perfect hamster parent! You will be better at remembering to feed your buddy and give him water. You should get a hamster they are perfect for you! Lets go go go! You need your best buddie!!
Mostly C's: Pretty good. I believe you could do it. You could remember to take care of it and you could be a good parent. Just make sure you are careful and you are kind and loving to your buddy. But with a little help, or maybe by yourself, you could take care of a little hamster and do it well. I believe in you!
Mostly D's: Maybe. It will be up to you to put an effort in this. But maybe it would be a good idea to wait a little while longer. When you will have a good understanding of how to take care of a hamster, and you truly believe you can do it, and you truly try, then maybe you could do a good job taking care of a hamster now. But if you dont want to take the risk, that is absolutly fine. You can wait untill you are fully confadent. You could start with something easier like a fish, and if you do good and dont starve it, then it will be a good indicater you will be okay. Make sure you dont try untill you are ready, though. You dont want to take an unnesasary risk. But when you are ready, GO FOR IT!
How forgetfull are you?
a) super forgetful. i cant even remember what i had for dinner!
b) i know everything since i was 6! Maybe younger!
c) my memory is fine. I cant remember everything, but i will remember eventualy.
d) I sometimes forget things, I killed my goldfish because i forgot to feed him
Do you have a lot of after school activitys?
a) Yes! I have an activity everyday!
b) i have no after school activities
c) I have 1 or more a week
d) I have 3 or more a week
How much patience do you have?
a) well i will wait for 2 minutes but then you better hurry up!
b) i will wait for you to get dressed even if it takes you 30 minutes
c) i can wait for ten minutes but i dont like waiting that long
d) i will deal with it but i will get frustrated
Whats a good size of a pet for you?
a) at least 6 inches
b) as long as its bigger than 2 centameters
c) 2 inches, around that
d) I dont know
Now that you answered your questions, tally up you answers and look at the answers below!
Mostly A's: Not ready. you might love hamsters but your time will need to wait. Hamsters take patience to pick them up or get you to let you hold them. You must also have more time on your hands. You will have to feed them, and hamsters like attention. You cant ignore them.You also have to remember to feed them and give them water. Other wise you will kill them. Sorry maybe when you have more time, and patience. I know you can do it!!!!
Mostly B's: Absolutly yes!!!! You would be a perfect hamster parent! You will be better at remembering to feed your buddy and give him water. You should get a hamster they are perfect for you! Lets go go go! You need your best buddie!!
Mostly C's: Pretty good. I believe you could do it. You could remember to take care of it and you could be a good parent. Just make sure you are careful and you are kind and loving to your buddy. But with a little help, or maybe by yourself, you could take care of a little hamster and do it well. I believe in you!
Mostly D's: Maybe. It will be up to you to put an effort in this. But maybe it would be a good idea to wait a little while longer. When you will have a good understanding of how to take care of a hamster, and you truly believe you can do it, and you truly try, then maybe you could do a good job taking care of a hamster now. But if you dont want to take the risk, that is absolutly fine. You can wait untill you are fully confadent. You could start with something easier like a fish, and if you do good and dont starve it, then it will be a good indicater you will be okay. Make sure you dont try untill you are ready, though. You dont want to take an unnesasary risk. But when you are ready, GO FOR IT!
November 27, 2010
What hamster is best for you?
Answer the questions below and tally up the amount of times you answered each letter (A,B,C,D). Then, read your results at the bottom. :)
1. Taking time to play, hold, and take care of your hamster is essential. Would you prefer a hamster that...
a) will need a little more than weekly caring but not much more than that.
b) needs to be cared for often.
c) needs to be played with daily.
d) doesn't need to be played with often.
2. I would like to have my hamster be...
a) 5-7 inches long.
b) 8-11 cm long.
c) 10-12 cm long.
d) 4-5 cm long.
3. I want a hamster that...
a) is fairly aggressive towards other hamsters and doesn't need to be held but is interesting to watch.
b) is adventurous and social.
c) is very playful and likes to explore new things and people.
d) is very fast and sometimes fights you from being held but loves running around and playing with other hamsters.
4. Some hamsters prefer others to play with. Would you like a hamster that...
a) doesn't want other hamsters around them.
b) wants another buddy to play with.
c) sometimes would like a buddy but doesn't care either way.
d) does best with several buddies (1-4 other buddies).
Now tally up your answers...
Mostly A's: Syrian Hamster
Syrian hamsters are best alone and are the largest of all hamsters. The females can be aggressive but the males are generally nicer. These are the most common of the hamsters and are very easy to care for. They live for up to 3 years.
Mostly B's: Winter White/ Russian Hamster
These two hamsters are almost the exact same but winter white hamsters' fur turns white in the winter. They are sometimes social with other hamsters. They also like to be held and rarely bite. Their lifespan is about 18 months (1 and a 1/2 years). Overall, they are a great first hamster.
Mostly C's: Chinese Hamster
Chinese hamsters are very playful and easy to care for. They don't need a cage buddy but sometimes will put up with one if you give it one. They live for about 2 and a half years. Try to put new and exciting things in they're cage once and a while because the love to explore!
Mostly D's: Roboroviski Hamster
Robo hamsters are VERY fast and active! They love to run around and dig. Most robos prefer to not be held but some will eventually crawl into your hand. They live for up to 4 years. Being the smallest of the hamsters, they are hard to catch but absolutely adorable!
So, what did you get? Go ahead and tell us in the comment box! :)
1. Taking time to play, hold, and take care of your hamster is essential. Would you prefer a hamster that...
a) will need a little more than weekly caring but not much more than that.
b) needs to be cared for often.
c) needs to be played with daily.
d) doesn't need to be played with often.
2. I would like to have my hamster be...
a) 5-7 inches long.
b) 8-11 cm long.
c) 10-12 cm long.
d) 4-5 cm long.
3. I want a hamster that...
a) is fairly aggressive towards other hamsters and doesn't need to be held but is interesting to watch.
b) is adventurous and social.
c) is very playful and likes to explore new things and people.
d) is very fast and sometimes fights you from being held but loves running around and playing with other hamsters.
4. Some hamsters prefer others to play with. Would you like a hamster that...
a) doesn't want other hamsters around them.
b) wants another buddy to play with.
c) sometimes would like a buddy but doesn't care either way.
d) does best with several buddies (1-4 other buddies).
Now tally up your answers...
Mostly A's: Syrian Hamster
Syrian hamsters are best alone and are the largest of all hamsters. The females can be aggressive but the males are generally nicer. These are the most common of the hamsters and are very easy to care for. They live for up to 3 years.
Mostly B's: Winter White/ Russian Hamster
These two hamsters are almost the exact same but winter white hamsters' fur turns white in the winter. They are sometimes social with other hamsters. They also like to be held and rarely bite. Their lifespan is about 18 months (1 and a 1/2 years). Overall, they are a great first hamster.
Mostly C's: Chinese Hamster
Chinese hamsters are very playful and easy to care for. They don't need a cage buddy but sometimes will put up with one if you give it one. They live for about 2 and a half years. Try to put new and exciting things in they're cage once and a while because the love to explore!
Mostly D's: Roboroviski Hamster
Robo hamsters are VERY fast and active! They love to run around and dig. Most robos prefer to not be held but some will eventually crawl into your hand. They live for up to 4 years. Being the smallest of the hamsters, they are hard to catch but absolutely adorable!
So, what did you get? Go ahead and tell us in the comment box! :)
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