Hi All, I'm sorry to say that one of our hammies, the winter white called Piglet, was put to sleep today. He had developed a problem with his ear that the vet...
Poor little Piglet. Ear problems seem to be so common among Winter Whites, especially as they get older. Love to Alex & the other hammies. Little Piglet is at...
Dear Pip, That is so, so sad. It is heart wrenching to have to put a wee one down; these litte creatures are so special. My sincere condolences to Alex and you...
Hello everyone, I got a question here,this is it.Can they stay in sunshine a minute?Because I'm out of my home so...... my friend take care of Doris.And they...
No-no!! Not on the sun!! Even near the window where can be sun no!! It is very dangerous to the hamsters. Put some big book on the cage if it is for a minute....
Hello all, I'm new to this forum (guesst he title gives it away) and have been following the response to the research article with interest. I kept syrians as...
Hello, Tiny Hamster again! Returning to the research article and ensuing debate on cage conditions; someone suggested that everyone reading this group should ...
hi my name is ruth. Yesterday I saved two hamsters from death. they were going to be euthanised because they are blind. I've had dwarf hamsters before but...
Hi Ruth, sounds like you are doing the right thing just by keeping them together and not moving the fixtures around. My grandson's little Hammy still has...
um, hamsters do have tails... if you say these two are big, they are most likely syrians... if hamsters at all :) can you post a picture? by the way, what...
Hi, The NHC will also try to take on rescued hamsters. Eyeless whites make lovely pets and if we get one in as a rescue it nearly always stays with us Peter...
... have any idea how to easily remove that crust, daily, or is gently swabbing with warm slightly salty water the way to go? I would recommend cucumber juice...
Do they look like this guy? http://purplekatkritters.tripod.com/s/wp.html#wh He's an Anophthalmic White. The result of breeding two Roan or White Bellied...
Please accept our apologies for contacting you. "Illegal tortoise trade is happening in Britain" (DEFRA, 2004). An estimated 10 million tortoises were shipped...
Hi everyone! Its particularly quiet in this group now? Just wondering if there are any Chinese hamster breeders in Birmingham,UK or anyone who has had a litter...
i have two hamsters except one is a russian dwarf who is 2 years old and the other a dwarf dalmation hamster that is ABOUT 1 year old!! ..they are both...
How can I tell if my hamster is dead or just hibernating. He is curled up in a ball and cold but soft. I dont think the temp got cold is in his room maybe...
How can I tell if my hamster is dead or just hibernating? He is curled up in a ball and cool but soft. I dont think his room temperature got too low maybe...
... drops. They are not hibernating, just 'shut down' for a while. Let him warm up gently and he should recover. My neighbour was looking after one while the...
... Found this on petwebsite Syrian Hamsters can hibernate when there is a sudden change in their environment ie sudden temperature drop, lack of water, etc. A...
... curled up in a ball and cool but soft. I dont think his room temperature got too low maybe the low 60s one day. Please help! Try putting him in gentle...
It's best to keep your hamster somewhere which is regularly used and of average room temperature. Does the room feel cool to you? If so then your hamster...
HI EVERBODY My friend who owns the pet shop in our town. Told me a horrific story yesterday. It is like this, the supplier brought the hamsters from another...
