Hi everyone
So tomorrow I am getting my WW but I need to arrange a few things first. My situation is quite complicated so please help me consider both carefully first and don't assume I'm a terrible owner for considering this.
Basically, my hamster is supposed to live with my dad, who I see less than my mum due to their divorce, where he has a large cage full of toys and bedding. He will be able to stay at my mum's house when necessary and I have a small commercial cage for this (the Pets at Home small wire home) but I'm wondering whether or not he should stay with me, at my mum's house for a week or so while he gets used to me and settles in.
My reasoning is that I can tame him, make sure he settles in ok and is behaving normally if he stays with me at my mum's. It will be his first time away from other hamsters. Also we can pick him up in this cage, so he won't need to be moved from a carrier to a cage. The downside is he will be in a small cage (how most people start out with a hamster) and I don't know how long it can be until I can move him into his big cage without stressing him out.
The other thing I can do is put him straight into his regular big cage, which will involve moving from a carrier to a cage. He can settle straight in. The downsides for this are I won't be able to monitor him, tame him easily or keep an eye on his behaviour to make sure he's showing no signs of stress. Also, I can't do the food change over properly as my dad will need to do it.
I am currently leaning towards him staying with me at my mum's but I want to know other people's opinions. If it helps, I am told he is a lovely, friendly hamster who is an absolute sweetheart, by Sue from Tufty Fluff. I will also try and add a poll (fingers crossed it works) so please answer that and if possible give me a reason why. I really appreciate it. Sorry for the long post. Thank you
