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From the lens How To Take Care Of A Hamster | Pet Hamster Care.

  • kim Apr 13, 2012 @ 1:52 am | delete
    i have 2 hamsters right now ...i want to have more varieties..
  • kim Apr 13, 2012 @ 1:52 am | delete
    i have 2 hamsters right now ...i want to have more varieties..
  • mysticmama Mar 14, 2012 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Blessed >*
  • preenit Mar 14, 2012 @ 1:11 am | delete
    I love it..
  • MelonyVaughan Feb 20, 2012 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    I had 2 hamsters - both teddy bear and they both lived over 3 years. They were adorable, very gentle, extremely low-maintenance, and very loving. I took them out of the cage after I came home from work every day and played with them on the carpet. When the second one "Puffy" got old, he loved sleeping next to my Dad's ear when my Dad took naps during the day. It was the funniest thing ever!
  • Jade27 Feb 18, 2012 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    My first hamster lived over 5 years! Not a joke!
  • naheedahsan Feb 3, 2012 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    i love rats.....
  • WindyWinters Jan 29, 2012 @ 3:44 am | delete
    Great Info on Hamsters. My kids had two hamsters from the same litter and they seemed to get along fine. I had no idea that they would fight if they were not from the same litter. :)
  • tarpius Jan 28, 2012 @ 8:45 am | delete
    I rember the days with my hammy..when I was in college I bought a couple of them.And they got 4 baby on my watch.But when I go to campus I forgot to lock the bathroom.What happen is their baby and their mom is already dead when I arrived.They drown on a bucket.I really sad back then.the parent has give me a good days. I succed to teach them too. When I snap my finger they all come to me.Thank You for bringing the memory back.
  • myamya Jan 24, 2012 @ 5:27 am | delete
    cute lens!
  • DonD Jan 24, 2012 @ 2:30 am | delete
    These so cute pet. I have a cat in our house and Im afraid he might eat the hamster. So I made secure place for them and I definitely love hamsters.
  • jimmyworldstar Jan 22, 2012 @ 11:03 pm | delete
    Hamsters look like cuddly pets but the only issue I have is how long they live. It's a shame if you grow an attachment because two or three years can come very quickly.
  • Edutopia Jan 15, 2012 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    Hamsters are awesome pets. I'll never forget as a kid we got what the pet shop said was two male hamsters and two weeks later their cage was brimming with little hamster babies!
  • waldenthree.net Jan 4, 2012 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Appreciating your topic. It's rough on some kids when hamster dies after a few years ! Congrads on reaching Squidoo Level 55. Am going for 56. Will visit with you soon again. Thanks.
  • jessluvdogz Dec 25, 2011 @ 5:25 pm | delete
    My hamster, Cookie, bites when we pick her up on the bottom levlr, it has a a thing on the top that opens p and he never bites s when we pick her up from there. Is there a reason r this?
    Also, I would ToTALLY recommend rabbits or guinea pigs, I have had four Guinea pigs and they never big me, and my rabbit I have now doesn't bie, same for my other two, but, I thik hamsters are pretty good to :-)
  • jadehorseshoe Dec 23, 2011 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    VERY useful lens!
  • Carennon Nov 30, 2011 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    Yeah, adult hamsters don't go well together. I've seen quite a few hamster deaths because of it. However, I have noticed that dwarf hamsters don't usually fight to the death, so they're pretty good for people who want multiple hamsters. They also don't bite strangers as much. That's why, out of all the hamsters, the dwarves are my favorite (and not just because they're teeny).

    Of course, I'd get a guinea pig over a non-dwarf hamster any day. Hamsters bite until they learn to like you; guinea pigs rarely ever bite - even with strangers.
  • cffutah Oct 25, 2011 @ 8:09 pm | delete
    'thumbs up' from this animal lover to you.
  • Iain84 Oct 14, 2011 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    great lens! hamsters are excellent pets. i bought a Syrian male and we named him Gary (girlfriend's a Take That fan...). He was a little shy to start with and came home squeaking/crying for hours but settled down. He loves to be held by anyone as long as they have clean hands!
  • lessardsgutters Sep 16, 2011 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Great Site ! Hamsters can be fun ... although in my experience not a great pet for children as they don't enjoy handling much. Although as one of the cheaper pets a great choice for them lol
  • Becksta Sep 22, 2011 @ 12:24 am | delete
    Hamsters can be perfect for children, if the child takes the time to handle it and just interact with it in general.

    There's only ever been 2 hamsters that I never managed to get to a point where I could handle them, and that was simply because they'd never had the interaction from a young age.
  • Teanytiny Jul 19, 2011 @ 4:06 am | delete
    I had a hamster named Locco (italian for crazy) and he was pretty wild :)
  • jaystanley May 25, 2011 @ 3:52 pm | delete
    cute little creatures
  • Olivia May 23, 2011 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    I'm getting a hamster, and this is my frist hamster ever in my whole life!!!:)
  • ResearchAddict May 20, 2011 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Very informative! I wished they had a longer life span...Added to my faves and lensrolled.
  • LongShot1972 Apr 30, 2011 @ 12:10 am | delete
    Very nice lens. I have a grey Russian Dwarf. She is the funniest little thing.
  • Brankica Apr 21, 2011 @ 10:50 pm | delete
    Blessed by an angel :)

    Love this lens, reminded me of my two hamsters I had as a kid.
  • mattseefood Apr 20, 2011 @ 8:25 am | delete
    Once had 2 hamsters, however, one hamster decided to beat up the other one (true story) and the other one died. Not sure if both of them were males, but later, we decided to let the bully hamster go. Tsk tsk. Just sharing :)
  • Philippians468 Apr 12, 2011 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    indeed they deserve all our care and love! cheers
  • cinstress Mar 18, 2011 @ 1:10 pm | delete
    cute photos!
    I made a lens for my gerbils... but hamsters are so cute
  • Jeannieinabottle Mar 8, 2011 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    This has so many cute photos. Also, this is really helpful. I have a hamster and they are such great pets.
  • Bea_Gabrielle Feb 27, 2011 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    My kids love their pet hamster! I'll let them read this lens so they can do a better job taking care of it. :-)
  • Asinka Feb 27, 2011 @ 4:45 pm | delete
    Simply awesome lens, I love hamsters :). Loved the pix. Thanks for visiting my lens and liking it.
  • darciefrench Feb 26, 2011 @ 9:42 pm | delete
    Oh my that intro pic is the cutest ever! What a great lens about hamster care, awesome job -:)
  • ShirleySunshine Feb 26, 2011 @ 2:21 pm | delete
    Excellent advice here, I love these cute little creatures!
  • ---Chazz Feb 17, 2011 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    Your lens brought back fond memories of the time we were privileged to provide a home for our son's adorable and cuddly pet hamster, Princess. Thank you.
  • catbehaviors Feb 17, 2011 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    I've never had a hamster, but I have considered getting one. They are so cute! Wonderful lens. :)
  • photofk3 Feb 14, 2011 @ 2:14 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing these useful ideas.
  • capriliz Feb 11, 2011 @ 8:21 pm | delete
    My daughter always wanted a hamster, but we have kitties. And I just did not think it was fair to give the little hamsters heart attacks. Too bad they only live for about 3 years.
  • Murphypig Feb 11, 2011 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    I always loved them. a hamster was my first pet. They are so much fun, but not really for kids. They are more for watching then cuddling. I wish parents would know that before buying one for their kids. good lens.
  • Murphypig Feb 11, 2011 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    I always loved them. a hamster was my first pet. They are so much fun, but not really for kids. They are more for watching then cuddling. I wish parents would know that before buying one for their kids. good lens.
  • krish218 Feb 11, 2011 @ 12:33 am | delete
    I don't have one. But love them. Great lens!
  • Nibbled Feb 10, 2011 @ 11:32 pm | delete
    Lovely lens. I adore hamsters, we've had quite a few as pets. We ended up using large Rubbermaid tubs to make big playhouses for them that were easy to hose down when needed.
  • DogToys Feb 8, 2011 @ 4:57 am | delete
    I love hamsters, used to have loads as a kid.
  • MamaBelle Feb 2, 2011 @ 6:35 am | delete
    I love hamsters! Great lens.
  • Gullkuken Jan 20, 2011 @ 10:07 pm | delete
    We just got a robo hamster, I appreciate these great tips!
  • Jan 17, 2011 @ 3:58 am | delete
    Hamster is very cute. I like it.
  • Abi-A-2011 Jan 16, 2011 @ 2:49 am | delete
    what a fantastic post, I think you have pretty much covered everything you need to know about taking care of hamsters, thanks for sharing
  • RBUK Jan 9, 2011 @ 3:56 am | delete
    Many thanks for sharing this excellent Lens, it is definitely one of my favourites within the Pets & Animals section. I will definitely be keeping track of your future Lenses and hope to see much more from you. Thanks and have a great day. Ryan: My Blog
  • JeffreyTymczak Dec 28, 2010 @ 7:54 am | delete
    I would like to Say, Great LENS!!! I enjoyed your straightforward, honest approach. Great job, and very accurate!!! I will definitely be rating this lens UP!!! ;)

    Jeff
  • JeffreyTymczak Dec 28, 2010 @ 7:54 am | delete
    I would like to Say, Great LENS!!! I enjoyed your straightforward, honest approach. Great job, and very accurate!!! I will definitely be rating this lens UP!!! ;)

    Jeff
  • Tipi Dec 25, 2010 @ 12:11 am | delete
    Very nicely done! Cheesepuff got my vote, cuter than cute! My children had hamsters when they were young and they were delightful pets,
  • termit_bronx Dec 22, 2010 @ 5:54 pm | delete
    Nicely done! My sister had 3 hamsters. They were cute :)
  • KDimmick Dec 21, 2010 @ 12:19 am | delete
    Blessed by an angel :)
  • Nov 29, 2010 @ 2:30 am | delete
    Cute little things! I adore rabbits, but these little guys look just as sweet.
  • dreameater Nov 29, 2010 @ 12:46 am | delete
    they are so cute~pity that I can't have one because I already have a sweet cat.
  • Charlystoybox Oct 30, 2010 @ 11:46 am | delete
    How cute! Makes me want to get a hamster.
  • Charlystoybox Oct 30, 2010 @ 11:46 am | delete
    How cute! Makes me want to get a hamster.
  • JackBandit Oct 26, 2010 @ 2:44 pm | delete
    I learned to love hamsters when I moved in with a roommate who had one... they're really quite fun and cute!
  • kt_glasses Oct 12, 2010 @ 4:11 am | delete
    Hamsters are so cute! What a shame that I can't keep any because I have a wicked cat.
  • AmeliaKat Sep 21, 2010 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    Shreds the Hamster is part of our family. She loves her rolly ball and comes and helps out in the garden in the late afternoon. My job is to keep an eye on her in her ball. I take my job very seriously.
  • Spritelett Sep 15, 2010 @ 12:57 am | delete
    It almost made me cry when one of the options was Pumpkin on your hamster name poll. My poor hamster Pumpkin was killed by my cat Oreo. :( But I still have his sister Olive. I love your lens.
  • heidishome Sep 9, 2010 @ 11:33 am | delete
    Thank you for this lens. My son is begging for a hamster and is helping me with my decision.
  • Frankster Sep 9, 2010 @ 10:37 am | delete
    I've never had a hamster but they look adorable. I have a friend who takes care of her granddaughter's miniature hamster (I can't remember what kind it is just that it's tiny). I'll pass your url on to her. Great info. Thanks for sharing. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • NanLT Sep 4, 2010 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    My oldest son was given a pet hamster by his new grandparents when we moved to the UK. He was a cute little guy and my son named him Spaz.
  • Barbara Hubbard Aug 7, 2010 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    Thanks for this. The Dwarf Hamster is the cutest animal ever. I got one for my daughter and now its definitely part of the family!

    Barbara Hubbard
    Animal Lover | Dwarf Hamster Owner | Animal Rights Activist
    Take care of our pets with the proper pet vitamins
  • cannedguds Jul 26, 2010 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    I never though that caring for these little guys can be so fun! But I'm sure I have to know a lot about dwarf hampster care and I'm very glad that I've stumbled upon your lens! Thanks for sharing this!
  • SafeCard Jul 11, 2010 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    Adorable lens! Ive never had a hamster myself but have always found them very cute and loving pets when i played with my friends' hamsters.
  • hamstercagesRachel Jul 4, 2010 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    Nice lens. I especially appreciate you including important answers to questions like 'can hamsters share cages', 'why do hamsters like to chew' and 'is it safe to bathe a hamster'. I especially like the part where I can vote for my favorite hamster photo. Very cute! ^_^
  • skiesgreen Jul 2, 2010 @ 12:14 am | delete
    Wonderful lens. Love the pics and the hamsters. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust and on Pets Health
  • online educational resource May 19, 2010 @ 6:34 am | delete
    This is too cute... and it is very important if we have a pet it is our duty to take care of it
  • WritingforYourWealth May 4, 2010 @ 12:32 am | delete
    Very thorough lens. Good job! I've never had hamsters, but I always thought ferrets would be fun. I think with either my dogs would try to eat them though, so maybe safer without. :)
  • WeddingZazzle Apr 17, 2010 @ 11:22 pm | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • WeddingZazzle Apr 17, 2010 @ 11:22 pm | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • a_willow Feb 2, 2010 @ 2:43 am | delete
    You are one of Fresh Squid December 2009 graduates! Come by and answer few questions to show the way to those who will follow! Wish you many, many more great lenses!
  • reasonablerobinson Feb 2, 2010 @ 12:56 am | delete
    I had a hamster when I was a kid. He was called 'Hammy' after an animal in UK TV childrens programme. I never saw him though he was up when I was in bed. He passed away and is now under the patio at our family home!!
  • clemency Jan 31, 2010 @ 6:46 am | delete
    Cool lens, hamsters make great pets. 5*
  • TanyaWhaley Jan 20, 2010 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    What an amazing lens. So much information here. Really good work! I had a few hamsters years ago. Thank you for sharing this with us. Loved it, 5 stars and favorited too.
  • GrowWear Jan 5, 2010 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Angel blessings, and a happy new year!
  • AlinaWarner Dec 10, 2009 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Amazing very detailed and very good lens thank you, for sharing your knowledge high 5*****s.
  • dseacrest2009 Dec 4, 2009 @ 1:33 am | delete
    Wonderful! I have hamsters (teddybear) They are so cute to watch, very entertaining.
  • ChapelHillFiddler Dec 1, 2009 @ 7:21 am | delete
    We've had mice, rats, and gerbils, but no hamsters. So cute! I've featured this on my fan-club thank-you lens so - thank you!
  • CoolFoto Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:47 am | delete
    My sons and grandsons have all had hamsters. Cute lens & 5 * from me.
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 16, 2009 @ 11:10 am | delete
    Delightful lens... Blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • KM9999999 Nov 15, 2009 @ 11:28 pm | delete
    Hamsters are so cute. I had one as a kid, but that was a long time ago.
  • zhuzhuhamsterfan Nov 12, 2009 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    hamsters rock
  • aj2008 Oct 2, 2009 @ 6:43 am | delete
    Some good tips here.
  • abby Sep 30, 2009 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    my mom is getting me a hamster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Kirsten Snyder Sep 20, 2009 @ 3:56 pm | delete
    my mom is thinking about getting a hamster so if you mom is thinkink about getting a hamster learn look up about hamters like I did to so you responsiblity.
  • Olivia M. Miele:) Jul 6, 2009 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    Great information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I'm convincing my mom to get one for me and it's woking...so far. Anyway thank you so much!
  • mukunda22 Jun 13, 2009 @ 7:24 am | delete
    I had a couple of hamsters as a youngster and loved them!! Looking at their sweet faces here brought back memories!!
  • Heather426 Jun 10, 2009 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    they are so cute! But I prefer my 3 pound Yorkie! cute lens, 5 *
  • NAlexB Apr 27, 2009 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    Great lens but 1 Bad Mistake. Dust baths should never be considered an alternative to water baths! Dust bathing is the only way to clean a hamster & one should NEVER, and I mean NEVER give their hamster a water bath! Water bathing can give a hamster the common cold, which harmless to humans, can lead to pneumonia & eventually death in hamsters. If your hamster does take a water bath, do not blow dry it because this can singe the hamster's lovely fur coat! Instead, just towel dry and hope for the best... Hope my contribution helped, NalexB
  • NAlexB Apr 27, 2009 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    Having had hamsters for about 7 yrs now shows me that you did a great job of covering he needs! I actually have written a long care guide about hamsters, maybe I should publish it like you.. One of my hamsters escaped his cage 13 times, luckily everytime we found him! He was always twisting of tops, punching of tubes & what not, with an almost supernatural abilty. He was a very smart hamster. In addition to the name Espresso, we also dubbed him, ''The Great Hamster Houidini!''
  • aj2008 Apr 24, 2009 @ 10:51 am | delete
    Lovely lens and great advice for anyone thinking of getting a hamster. Blessings to you!
  • petsandpenguins Apr 21, 2009 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    Nice site! Very educational! I would like to invite you to my site,
    www.squidoo.com/hamsterchat
    See you there!
    petsandpenguins
  • nandosbiz Apr 16, 2009 @ 11:40 am | delete
    Hi,

    Great lens, I had a couple of hamsters once, but I had them both in the same cage. Sadly one didn't make it. Wish I had known about your lens back then.
  • James20 Apr 15, 2009 @ 2:36 pm | delete
    I ever had one but my sisters did and it was fun playing with them. 5*
  • Wysiwigs Apr 14, 2009 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    I had a guinea pig when I was younger and absolutely loved him. 5* for a great lens with some very helpful information - nice job! :o)
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  • Tim_Link Apr 10, 2009 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    Great lens! You've put together a lot of helpful information here. I'd love for you to visit my lens and say hello when you have the chance.
  • BisDak Apr 10, 2009 @ 11:53 am | delete
    my kids want a pet. i might buy one of these....
  • curecandidanow Apr 10, 2009 @ 10:50 am | delete
    I am more of a snake guy, but I did enjoy the pictures and reading your lens.

    Michael

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  • a_willow Apr 9, 2009 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    Welcome to Fresh Squid group! Glad to have you aboard!
  • kiwisoutback Apr 8, 2009 @ 9:51 am | delete
    Nice work! My wife use to have these, and she wants to get them again!
  • financialadvisers4U Apr 7, 2009 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Lol! Look at all these little furry balls of love. This is wonderful information on hamsters.
  • ottoblotto Apr 7, 2009 @ 6:24 am | delete
    Great Work! 5* We love hamsters.
  • jrr2112 Apr 6, 2009 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    Great lens, very informative! Wish I had this info when I was younger... my hamster didn't do very well :( either way, 5 stars comin at ya!
  • a_willow Apr 5, 2009 @ 2:30 pm | delete
    Hi! Hamsters apparently loves to chew TP paper rolls! Truth? Great lens you put together! It would be my pleasure to feature it on Fresh Squid group!
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Apr 4, 2009 @ 8:19 am | delete
    Hamsters are cute little critters and great pets for kids.
    Thanks for sharing
    Lizzy
  • jura Apr 3, 2009 @ 7:09 am | delete
    Great information cute pictures.
  • Lisa_Manguso Mar 31, 2009 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    Really interesting. Hamsters are a great mystery to me.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Mar 31, 2009 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    Congratulations! You and your lens are now featured.

    Thank you for joining Rodents R Us where rodents show off their incredible traits.
  • Good_MEdison Mar 31, 2009 @ 7:04 am | delete
    Very nice informative lens. I love all the pics and videos. Nice job. I miss my little critters from the small world. My kids had hamsters and guinea pigs growing up. Now that I think of it - I miss the kids too. LOL Thanks for stopping by my lens - www.squidoo.com/stop-a-dog-from-barking and leaving your comments. Great big 5*.
  • alteredkat Mar 28, 2009 @ 3:47 pm | delete
    5*...great lens...I had 2 of these little critters growing up! :)
    Thanks for visiting my scrabble tile pendant lens recently, I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and comment.
  • onemind Mar 26, 2009 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    This is great! I had several hamsters as a child.
  • Mar 26, 2009 @ 2:19 am | delete
    OMG!!! I can still remember the horrible things that happened to my squeekies... : tear : " I had the Siberian hamsters " .
  • C-Joy Mar 23, 2009 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your first lens! I don't have much experience with hamsters, but I currently have a gerbil (Merry) at home and 2 guinea pigs (Laverne & Shirley) in my classroom. Maybe a hamster will be next in the menagerie line up now that I know so much about them:)
  • rayray13 Mar 23, 2009 @ 10:48 am | delete
    Very informative, have never owned one myself.
  • Shloeb Mar 23, 2009 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Very cute lens. Well done for your frist lens...
  • MikeMoore Mar 23, 2009 @ 8:24 am | delete
    Cute pictures and informative. Thanks for the read!
  • MyChildCreatesowner Mar 23, 2009 @ 3:48 am | delete
    Very cute, enjoyed reading your lens, we dont have hamsters here in Australia so I enjoyed reading about critters we dont have here!
  • Ramkitten Mar 23, 2009 @ 1:14 am | delete
    Well laid-out information. I once owned one of these little guys--that I appropriately named "Bananas," by the way--but he actually lived many more than 2 or 3 years. Seriously, he just kept goin' and goin'. I don't recall Bananas' exact age when he went to his little shoebox in the sky (uh, ground), but I think it was about eight.

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