Hamsters for sale to good homes
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hungry
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haha, you are making me hungry too. Not only you, but many of the forumers are too...Originally posted by pierre^^:hungry 
I don't think hammies make good food though. they are too small to eat. KFC is much better I think... can consider! 
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Hi,
Just like to share my experience with fellow hamster lovers and to debunk some of the myths. I reared winterwhites 7 yrs ago. Bought 2 - a male and female and they were such a joy. I played with them and let them out of the cage for daily walks. I think they started to trust people a lot though I was the only one who touched them coz my mother was afraid of them much as she cared for them a lot.
When the female one became pregnant, I still allowed her to take her daily walk in the house since she enjoyed it. But one day, when i was out at work, my mum let her out of her cage. Shockingly, she ran to my bedroom and gave birth to 7 babies, at the corner of the floor, under my bed!
My mother witnessed the whole birth process!! My mother became worried for the babies as the floor was cold, so she quickly took a piece of cloth to put it near the hamster mummy. In my mum's panic, she picked up the babies with her bare hands (her scent must have been left on the babies) and placed them on the cloth before putting them back to the cage. The hamster mummy followed suit and returned to her cage. And guess what??? Every little hamster baby survived!!
So I guess it could be the implicit trust they had in us, esp since my mother had never touched the hamster mummy !! We only separated the father from the brood. So I guess there are exceptions to the belief that we must never touch the babies with bare hands. But perhaps it is generally true.
Anyway, after that experience, I saw how the female suffered after giving birth, having lost a lot of weight and stress from the babies suckling her wherever she went, I decided NEVER to breed hamsters again. So painful for the mother.
WHen I saw your hammies I was really tempted to keep them again. So cute, they reminded me of my own brood. But I know I now have very little time at home and is perpetually tired. So I dont think i am ready to shower them with the love and attention I used to give them. Perhaps, I might keep them again in future when I have more time.
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i dont understand,what happen if u touch the baby hammie?
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[Originally posted by crimson soldier:
can ask something?
is it true if touch baby hamsters when they just borned will cause their mum/dad to eat them? cos give them weird smell
Regarding this... yes, the baby/pup scent will be different once you touch it. The invisible scent/oil on your finger will directly be passed onto the pup, and with cute rodents like hamsters, which are very dependant on smell (which is why scented bedding are rejected by hammie lovers) will therefore treat the pup as a stranger, and kill it. But this is done to protect the rest of the family.
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A lot of people say so but I just want to share that it does not happen to every hamster. Probably becoz the bond we had with our hamsters was strong and they trusted us
With every pet, no matter how small, they can be close and trusting if we invest time to build the relationship. 
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hi winterwhite, you are being very nice to share your experience. Hmm, but I really dare not take risks... Because I'll not know if the hamster has already trusted me that much to let me handle or touch her pups. So I'll still use a plastic spoon, to scoop the pup if there's a need, to play safe ba. But I doubt I'll have the chance, because my remaining tanks will go to my aging hammies. Will rear them till they die. I am more bonded with my older hammies, strange. Your hammie really is very special, just like my winter white ger who will nap on my palm, knowing I'll never hurt her.
I believe your hammie is very accustomed to the walking routine and therefore not feel stressed after giving birth at such a strange place/spot. Will bring my hams out for walks too, but must watch closely in case they run off. Usually hammies would pick a very dark and isolated spot (where they'll feel more secure) to give labor. Your mother is very knowledgeable too, to use a cloth!
Yup, it is very important to get that special bond, in any pet that we have, even little hamsters! Because when we do, and we ever return home sad one day, we'll know looking and playing with the hamster will wash away all the sorrows. It's a lot like healing properties from a pet we love and vice versa. -
the second one which died i didnt bring to the vet..cos well he was already deadOriginally posted by Onlined:Oops, sad to hear your hammies died so mysteriously.. My hammies lived to a ripe 2-3 years, and except for one escaped one, the rest were healthy. Not sure if this will help, but in future when washing cages... remember to disinfect it with anti-bacterial solutions (careful not to let it enter your eyes) You can also get sprays (safe for animals and humans, of course), available for spraying onto corners and on bedding to prevent mites and etc.
It seemed contagious... I suspect it could be parasites. Once I bought 2 hammies, which I discovered to my horror when I return that they were down with ticks! Do be careful of introducing new mates too. Remember to quarantine and check throroughly.
Bleeding? Could be due to:
1) Sharp object from the cage.
2) Accidentally bitten, or fought.
3) Was it due to infection? Parasite, or allergic (constant scratching)?
What was the diagnosis by the vet?
So dun really know wat causes the bleeding...but dun think it is cause it has been bitten or fought, becos he was the only hammie at dat time... -
cute hamsters..
btw which part of your home do you all keep the hamster's cage in? i wanna keep hamsters but my house is a little cramped. -
You have to discuss with your family members first, to see if they'll let you keep at living room, etc. For me, most of my tanks are in the living room, where my mother would regularly feed them veges and treats. I would prefer tanks. I have 2 stands that can hold 3 2ft+ tanks ea, as they minimises space. For the smaller tanks, they are kept in my room. If you are keeping hams in your room, keep one or 2 to a tank, so they'll produce lesser poo and pee, and won't make your room smell. Yup, remember not to get too addictive like me... And never keep hams at spots where the sun rays hit. Choose cool places, with lesser disturbances.Originally posted by huiz:cute hamsters..
btw which part of your home do you all keep the hamster's cage in? i wanna keep hamsters but my house is a little cramped. -
mine is a safari cage..hehe...
a space habitrail, and another dunno what...plus clear plastic fish tanks
regarding the issue of touching the pubs with bare hands, there are also instances where the mother will eat them up too...
it really depends on the nature of the mother hamsters, and we human will never understand under what situation will they eat their own pubs.
keeping hamsters are very easy, especially since they are soo cute and adorable, except for the occassional bites when you first have them...hehe.
play with them more often, and they will get accustomed to human..
to keep one, you need a decent cage/tank, shavings or beddings, a food container and a water dispenser..thats it....
AND LOTS OF CARE....
P.S: ----> ask FI..if i dont rem wrongly, she used to keep hamsters too..ahaha -
Hi Onlined
Just like to ask you how do you manage to let your robos run around without losing them? They are so small and fast, isn't it a challenge to catch them? I dropped one by accident at a pet exhibition some yrs ago. Thankfully it fell from my hand to carpeted ground and dint seem hurt.
My ex-colleague ever had one of his robos drowned when he let her out. She dashed about very fast and he could not keep up with her. She dropped into the squatting toilet bowl and when he found her, she was already dead. So he advised us not to allow robos out of their cage.
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hi there winterwhite,
You have to set up barricades. Allocate a spot on the floor, and fence it up. On how to 'fence' it up, it's up to your creativity. For me, I use thick books, where they can't climb. And of course not to let them roam about without being observed. But even transporting the robo onto the floor would prove to be dangerous, because the hammie could jump. So maybe it's better to sit down or place soft cloth/bedding on the floor in case the hams do jump. Usually robos owners simply give them a big home, with toys and quietly observe their movements.
Robos in your opinions must be very hard to keep hammies. They may not be like winter whites or syrians, but they are very unique indeed. Robos are also not pets for children. I have never seen hamsters so beautiful, with their white brows and body so round and fluffy.
I used to find syrians smelly, because they appear to pee and poo very often, and it's quite big. But after keeping a teddy bear syrian ger (she's very very huge), I have now grown to adore her and her ways.
Hmm, if you are able to keep another hammie, do consider a robo Keeping robos are very addictive. -
are they healthy? high cholestrol and stuff. (prefer rodents fed purely on natural grain diet) dun want my pet to get a stroke or something. by the way, can they be fed without piror cleaning? Any chance you can take the trouble of deboning them before passing them to me? could use about one a week for a few years. thanks, Mr Piffy will be thankful for his food.
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Haha... How do you define deboning?Originally posted by amortifiedpenguin:are they healthy? high cholestrol and stuff. (prefer rodents fed purely on natural grain diet) dun want my pet to get a stroke or something. by the way, can they be fed without piror cleaning? Any chance you can take the trouble of deboning them before passing them to me? could use about one a week for a few years. thanks, Mr Piffy will be thankful for his food.
If you meant feeding them food that will be finished, is actually pretty difficult, because in every hamster mix (seeds, pellet, etc) there's bound to be some types (especially pellets) that the hamsters will not really consume. So you have to empty the bowl when you deem fit to throw away.
Are you referring to robos or winter whites? It is best for you to provide a wheel, if you are afraid of them getting overly fat. You have to cut down on sunflower seeds, and other fattening food too.
To feed well, is equivalent to hamsters in the wild, who have made themselves burrows near crops or plantations. I will not starve them to get that trim figure. I will still provide the best food, supplemented with veges and treats for their varied diet. -
he means deboning the hamsters to feed his pet. he is thinking of buying hamsters to feed his pet. hamsters to be clean so that his own pet wont get a stroke from eating it.Originally posted by Onlined:Haha... How do you define deboning?
If you meant feeding them food that will be finished, is actually pretty difficult, because in every hamster mix (seeds, pellet, etc) there's bound to be some types (especially pellets) that the hamsters will not really consume. So you have to empty the bowl when you deem fit to throw away.
Are you referring to robos or winter whites? It is best for you to provide a wheel, if you are afraid of them getting overly fat. You have to cut down on sunflower seeds, and other fattening food too.
To feed well, is equivalent to hamsters in the wild, who have made themselves burrows near crops or plantations. I will not starve them to get that trim figure. I will still provide the best food, supplemented with veges and treats for their varied diet.
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Originally posted by huiz:he means deboning the hamsters to feed his pet. he is thinking of buying hamsters to feed his pet. hamsters to be clean so that his own pet wont get a stroke from eating it.
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Hamsters are the cuetst rodents around... How can be snake food???
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hamsters boh bah to eat lah...Originally posted by pierre^^:hungry 
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actually, it's not only the scent.Originally posted by ceecookie:i dont understand,what happen if u touch the baby hammie?
it's the process, whenever a mummy feels threatened or scared, she will chose whether or not to gobble the babies up. this happens to most rodents in nature..
because in the wild, chances that the baby may die of the situation is great. or mummy is not sure whether the situation will allows her to bring up all hammie babies safetly..
and the logical thing to do, since the mum is already an adult. she can breed immediately, after the threat or bad conditions are over..
if she chose to persist, the entire family might die.
this is all how it works in nature, and the behaviour persist as a result of natural selection.. yea, the charles darwin theory of evolution. -
who say snake? i no say snake...big hairy spider Mr Piffy likes hamsters. but if too fat they would make him slothful and probably get a stroke. also if its fed inorganic food (pellets or even meat) Mr Piffy's house may smell after his meal. Not too happy Mr Piffy yes?
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spiders can gobble up hamsters meh?Originally posted by amortifiedpenguin:who say snake? i no say snake...big hairy spider Mr Piffy likes hamsters. but if too fat they would make him slothful and probably get a stroke. also if its fed inorganic food (pellets or even meat) Mr Piffy's house may smell after his meal. Not too happy Mr Piffy yes?
you might as breed your own mice to feed it. -
20cm diameter ones can. to troublesome leh. i see all the stuff to take note of from above, my head starting to spin.
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This is the type of buyer you have to guard against, Onlined. How can anyone buy something so adorable to feed another pet?? Hope none of your hammies end up as food for other animals.
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i believe its true to a certain extent that if u touch the baby hamsters, the mother will eat it.
Last time i had a papa and mama hamster and soon the mother gave birth to 4 babies. The mother ate one baby soon after the birth because one day we noticed one baby disappeared.
Soon, the remaining 3 babies opened their eyes and had fur already. They could eat small food on their own and we thought we could play with it. One of them took after their father and was furry and very cute. My brother took it out and played with it on his palms.
But about the next day, we noticed that baby hamster is gone.. and there was 2 baby legs found in the nest... Very sad..
Then i read about these things about touching babies will make it get eaten, i realise it must have been my brother who had washed his palm with hand wash before playing with the baby... The scent must had been so foreign that the mother ate the baby. -
You know I know of someone who gave up her hammies for adoption, 3 different entire families... and this person actually wanted to adopt all, and she spent all her efforts to give valuable info, so they'll be taken care of properly... Luckily, just when she was ready to leave her home with her hams, she discovered the hams were actually going to be snake food. She got so upset, and paranoic that she only gave to her close friends. Got other cases, that is why I'm very cautious over ppl's intentions.
Which is why if you put a price (can be very low, if the person is sincere) - though will look materialistic to many pet lovers - it really gives snake/hammie-eating pet owners a back off. Unless the person is your trusted friend, whom you know doesn't own any of those meat eating pets.