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Schwartzie · 06-11-2019, 04:21 AM

Adding on to what Shannonmcn said...

Does your hamster make a noise when it bites the bars? If so, has your mum noticed? If she has, you can use that as a way of opening up your topic of conversation maybe? If she hasn’t noticed as it’s in your room then go to her when you know you have her attention and she isn’t tired. Approach her when she isn’t busy doing something that involves her getting uptight e.g. busy on the computer or hanging up laundry when the wind is blowing - these are silly examples but the whole aim here is approaching her when she is able to give you her full attention in a relaxed situation. I would explain to her what your hamster is doing and why the hamster is doing it. Make some notes and while your talking to her refer to them. Show her you have researched the cage sizes, why hamsters need it, why your hamster may personally need more space - some are more active than others and every hamster is different. Explain to her how your knowledge in the field of hamster requirements has improved and that you are learning more about the responsibility of caring for them. Shannonmcn is right...this is your choice and responsibility but your mum may still have the final say so think of ways forward - do chores if that’s what it will take and prove to your mom that you are actively taking responsibility for this knowledge you have in knowing your hamster needs more space by working for it. If she is only concerned about space and that you have another cage why not advertise to sell it to hamster owners who own dwarf hamsters or such - what animal could live in the old cage happily - I’m not sure? Show your mom you have thought this through and have plans to put into place.

Also, who can help you make the lid? Do you have a family member who can help you? Are you able to build it?

Think through things before approaching your mom so you have all your facts in a row. If she isn’t happy because of your issue with space then what about adding onto your existing cage by adding a bin on top or extension so you don’t use more space? It’s not ideal space wise but at least you are trying to increase the space and you can run a tunnel between the two? I’m not encouraging you to expand on your current cage because of its size but something more for your hamster if mum says no is better than nothing. You could then wait for your birthday or Christmas or a moment when your mum May be more open to the suggestion.

Good luck, let us know what the outcome....sending positive Detolf vibes your way.

06-11-2019, 04:21 AM
Schwartzie Adult Hamster Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 385	Re: Detolf hamster cage questions Adding on to what Shannonmcn said... Does your hamster make a noise when it bites the bars? If so, has your mum noticed? If she has, you can use that as a way of opening up your topic of conversation maybe? If she hasn’t noticed as it’s in your room then go to her when you know you have her attention and she isn’t tired. Approach her when she isn’t busy doing something that involves her getting uptight e.g. busy on the computer or hanging up laundry when the wind is blowing - these are silly examples but the whole aim here is approaching her when she is able to give you her full attention in a relaxed situation. I would explain to her what your hamster is doing and why the hamster is doing it. Make some notes and while your talking to her refer to them. Show her you have researched the cage sizes, why hamsters need it, why your hamster may personally need more space - some are more active than others and every hamster is different. Explain to her how your knowledge in the field of hamster requirements has improved and that you are learning more about the responsibility of caring for them. Shannonmcn is right...this is your choice and responsibility but your mum may still have the final say so think of ways forward - do chores if that’s what it will take and prove to your mom that you are actively taking responsibility for this knowledge you have in knowing your hamster needs more space by working for it. If she is only concerned about space and that you have another cage why not advertise to sell it to hamster owners who own dwarf hamsters or such - what animal could live in the old cage happily - I’m not sure? Show your mom you have thought this through and have plans to put into place. Also, who can help you make the lid? Do you have a family member who can help you? Are you able to build it? Think through things before approaching your mom so you have all your facts in a row. If she isn’t happy because of your issue with space then what about adding onto your existing cage by adding a bin on top or extension so you don’t use more space? It’s not ideal space wise but at least you are trying to increase the space and you can run a tunnel between the two? I’m not encouraging you to expand on your current cage because of its size but something more for your hamster if mum says no is better than nothing. You could then wait for your birthday or Christmas or a moment when your mum May be more open to the suggestion. Good luck, let us know what the outcome....sending positive Detolf vibes your way.