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mochi_moments
The cage size recommendations have changed a lot, and for the better. You are coming back at a good time.

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Liam P.
Liam P.: Switched to a shallow ceramic bowl last month. He drinks noticeably more and it is much easier to see how much he is actually getting. Only...
Treats & Supplies
dwarf_den
Welcome! Leave him alone for the first few days, just talk to him while you change the water.

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Ava L.
Ava L.: My hamster would eat these all day if I let him. Currently giving one small piece twice a week. Is that reasonable, or am I overdoing the p...
Treats & Supplies
peanut_butler
What sand are you using? I have been nervous about dust.

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Noah K.
Noah K.: Paper is cheap and easy to find but it does not hold tunnels at all in my experience. Hemp seems to hold shape better. Anyone compared them...
Cage Setup & Decor
syrian_dad
She looks so pleased with herself. Sand baths are the best entertainment.

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Chloe B.
Chloe B.: Finally finished the enclosure. Base is a modified storage bin, lid is mesh, and I added a raised platform so there is usable floor space un...
Cage Setup & Decor
luna_the_hammy
Congratulations! That first time is such a good feeling.

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Marcus T.
Marcus T.: He got a small scratch inside one cheek pouch from a sharp piece of bedding I missed. I removed the sharp bits and cleaned the cage. What s...
Health & Vet Help
paws_and_seeds
This is exactly why I tell people to be patient. Six weeks is fast, honestly.

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Sofia M.
Sofia M.: Picked up my new hamster three days ago and today the droppings are soft and he is a bit hunched. No tail wetness that I can see, and he is...
Health & Vet Help
emma_hamham
Bowl is better for hydration but you have to change the water daily. Bottle is more forgiving.

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Daniel R.
Daniel R.: My dwarf refuses pellets completely. I have tried mixing them in at about 10% and he just picks around them. How long did it take yours to...
Hamster Care & Chat
wheel_runner
The bedding-in-the-bowl problem is universal. I raised mine on a little platform and it mostly stopped.

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Emma W.
Emma W.: I keep reading that 15cm is the minimum, but my Syrian just builds one giant nest in the corner and ignores the rest. Should I still fill t...
Hamster Care & Chat
mochi_moments
Watch the salt content on those. Some brands are much saltier than others.

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Chloe B.
Chloe B.: Kept dwarfs years ago and finally have the space again. Picking up a pair of Roborovskis next week. Surprised how much the recommended cage...
New Members
dwarf_den
Twice a week is about right for a Syrian. For a dwarf I would go once.

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Marcus T.
Marcus T.: Just brought home a Syrian male, about 10 weeks old. He is still hiding most of the day but comes out around 9pm. Looking forward to learni...
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peanut_butler
I mix both. Paper on top for softness, hemp underneath for structure. Best of both.

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Sofia M.
Sofia M.: Put the dish in and she immediately rolled in it for a solid five minutes, then sat in it looking extremely pleased with herself. Sand bath...
Show Off Your Hamster
syrian_dad
Hemp holds tunnels much better. Paper is cheaper but I found myself topping it up constantly.

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Emma W.
Emma W.: Six weeks of patience and daily short sessions. Tonight he just climbed on and went to sleep. No real point to this post, I am just very ha...
Show Off Your Hamster
luna_the_hammy
How did you frame the mesh? I tried something similar and the edges kept coming loose.

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Liam P.
Liam P.: Switched to a shallow ceramic bowl last month. He drinks noticeably more and it is much easier to see how much he is actually getting. Only...
Treats & Supplies
paws_and_seeds
This is the most useful thing I have read on here in a while. Saving it.

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Ava L.
Ava L.: My hamster would eat these all day if I let him. Currently giving one small piece twice a week. Is that reasonable, or am I overdoing the p...
Treats & Supplies
emma_hamham
If he is hunched and not eating by morning, go to the vet. Waiting is the one thing you cannot undo.

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Noah K.
Noah K.: Paper is cheap and easy to find but it does not hold tunnels at all in my experience. Hemp seems to hold shape better. Anyone compared them...
Cage Setup & Decor
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