Well, being in an apartment, my pet option are highly limited. But for so long I missed having a pet in the house, something to pet and love, ya know? So for Christmas I begged my boyfriend to let me get a hamster, I kept getting "No way" until today he surprised me and brought me to the pet store to get the gift I've been longing for, a hamster!
But... well..
I would love to introduce you all to Heidi!
While looking at the hamsters I looked over a seen out of seven or so Guinea Pigs she was the only one not sold. So of course, with the intentions of getting a hamster, I came home with her instead. My heart could take her being the only one not sold, she's cute as a button.
Unlike the classic I want a puppy for Christmas then a month later don't want to take care of it because I didn't think it involved a lot of work.
I've had several pets, dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and rabbits. So I'm well aware of the work involved just don't want anyone thinking "Ugh a pet for Christmas, how terribly cliche. Month later it'll be given away."
No, 90% of my pets were in our family till they passed away.
But, I will admit this is my FIRST Guinea Pig! I'm rather excited. I bought her basics today, fair sized rabbit cage, Guinea Pig food high in Vitamin C, Timothy Hay, Shavings, Water Bottle. But now I'm looking for tips and tricks and things to look for. After work, I'm going out tomorrow to get Carrots for their Vitamin C.
I've read up a bit since I got her, she's finally letting me pet her without running, I brought her mineral block and some hay and she squeaked and made strange noised.
So I have a few questions! Of course!
- Are baby carrots ok? Or full sized.
- Is a mineral block ok?
- Treats, what do I give them?
- Toys?
- Place to hide?
- How long with it take her to warm up to me?
- Will she ever stop being so skittish when I approach her?
- Sounds to watch for? Good VS Bad?
Anyway, I think that's all any tips or trick will be appreciated! Mind you I do live in an apartment so I cannot build her a castle. Lol.
But... well..
I would love to introduce you all to Heidi!
While looking at the hamsters I looked over a seen out of seven or so Guinea Pigs she was the only one not sold. So of course, with the intentions of getting a hamster, I came home with her instead. My heart could take her being the only one not sold, she's cute as a button.
Unlike the classic I want a puppy for Christmas then a month later don't want to take care of it because I didn't think it involved a lot of work.
I've had several pets, dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and rabbits. So I'm well aware of the work involved just don't want anyone thinking "Ugh a pet for Christmas, how terribly cliche. Month later it'll be given away."
No, 90% of my pets were in our family till they passed away.
But, I will admit this is my FIRST Guinea Pig! I'm rather excited. I bought her basics today, fair sized rabbit cage, Guinea Pig food high in Vitamin C, Timothy Hay, Shavings, Water Bottle. But now I'm looking for tips and tricks and things to look for. After work, I'm going out tomorrow to get Carrots for their Vitamin C.
I've read up a bit since I got her, she's finally letting me pet her without running, I brought her mineral block and some hay and she squeaked and made strange noised.
So I have a few questions! Of course!
- Are baby carrots ok? Or full sized.
- Is a mineral block ok?
- Treats, what do I give them?
- Toys?
- Place to hide?
- How long with it take her to warm up to me?
- Will she ever stop being so skittish when I approach her?
- Sounds to watch for? Good VS Bad?
Anyway, I think that's all any tips or trick will be appreciated! Mind you I do live in an apartment so I cannot build her a castle. Lol.