Introducing the new resident of Happy Hamster – Pumpkin
We got Pumpkin from a local hamster breeder and she is a golden tortoise shell short haired Syrian hamster. We have introduced her to her new home which I will be creating a detailed post for in the near future
Did you know that there are 5 differnt types of hamster which are commonly kept as pets?
When most people think of hamsters they typically think about Syrian hamsters but there are others. The list below shows the 5 different types of hamster and in this post you can learn about each of them as well as their unique characteristics
Anyone who has pets will tell you that one of the most important parts of caring for them is making sure you are providing them with a healthy diet. We all love to eat and the same is true for our furry friends. Eating is one of the main factors in living a healthy lifestyle and the same is true for your hamster. They have their own needs and requirements when it comes to their eating habits and making sure to take those into consideration is vital. The right food should be able to sustain them and cause no potential risk.
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There is no greater joy than being able to adopt a new pet into the family. Pets can bring life to any household and a giddy sense of possibility for the future with a furry friend – plus they’re very cute which doesn’t hurt matters at all. We all want to find the perfect pet to fit into our lives and become a family member as anyone else does. The opportunity to have a new addition is and should be exciting. But finding the right pet type for you and your family may be a bit daunting for new or even returning pet owners who have previous experience.
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Hamsters are definitely great pets as anyone who has one will surely tell you. They’re cute, small, and lovable to name a few of their best qualities. Traits such as these have earned them a place in the hearts of many pet lovers. Hamsters are ideal for all different kinds of families out there, including those with children younger or older, and are the perfect addition to add to an existing household. They have found their place as a popular and beloved pet choice that many people end up deciding to ultimately bring into their home and their family.
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A frequent question for hamster owners is why did my hamster bite me. In this article we will take a look. Hamsters are some of the best furry friends for any home. They are a popular pet for adoption in many locations due to their ability to provide the ideal amount of companionship, love, and affection. These pets are considered to be easy to care for and have fun with, great for those looking for a new addition in their household. They are great with people most of the time and there are many different kinds for each family to choose from depending on their needs. But, while they are ideal for many people as pets, they can also develop bad habits like anyone else.
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Looking for the best wheel for your Syrian hamster then help is on the way. One of the most important features of any hamster cage is the wheel. Hamsters are extremely active animals and in the wild can cover many miles each night in search of food. Not only does a good wheel provide your hamster with its primary source of exercise, it will also act as a boredom breaker and may even help stop your hamster chewing the cage bars – not a guarantee but certainly a good place to start
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Why is my Hamster chewing the bars?Most hamster owners will have at some stage, heard the sound of their fury little friend chewing on the bars of their cage. Whether this is a continual annoyance or not, it is important to realize that this behavior can be seriously detrimental to their health and should be actively discouraged. In this article I will be discussing some of the reasons why hamsters chew the bars in their cage, the associated health risks and what we, as owners can do to minimize bar chewing. When I first got Misty, she was an avid bar chewer but using some of the methods described in this article I managed to rehabilitate her.
In this post, I will be looking in to the history of the Syrian hamster and the important events which have shaped its evolution.
The history of the Syrian or golden hamster and its origins is a somewhat vague tail of events which is heavily influenced by the medical research industry and a city in the north west of Syria called Aleppo.
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