MrCavyMadness
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Hi there! I noticed you befriended me on HH. Thanks!Its MrCavyMadness
Hamster Hideout Forum.What is HH
You have a HH account, or no?Oh. I just commented on your recent post on ig. I changed my name to @mylovelypets___
Oh I get it now. xDNo I don't because I don't have a hamster
@hazelhammy - is it a lot different caring for a hamster than GPigs? We had hamsters as kids and they were relatively easy to care for (but I I don't know if we were really doing things correctly). When I researched GPig care I was surprised at the level of work involved (worth every bit of course), so I wonder if good hamster care is similar to GPigs or are they easier?
I think labgirl5 has answered most of it, but I have a few things to add. First off, they have much smaller toys (depending on species) so the toys are generally less expensive. Also, the winter white dwarf, hybrid dwarf, chinese, and campbell's dwarf hamsters are prone to diabetes, so they require special caution to insure they don't develop it. However, if no fruit/sugar is fed then they can go into shock. As labgirl5 mentioned, hamsters are foragers so they need a mixture of seeds and pellets, with a full diet range of 17-22% protein, 8-10% fiber, and 3-6% fat; which can be difficult to find. If hamsters are on Soft Wood, Pine, or Cedar bedding, (kiln dried or not) they can develop respiratory illnesses which have to be treated with thyme.@hazelhammy - is it a lot different caring for a hamster than GPigs? We had hamsters as kids and they were relatively easy to care for (but I I don't know if we were really doing things correctly). When I researched GPig care I was surprised at the level of work involved (worth every bit of course), so I wonder if good hamster care is similar to GPigs or are they easier?