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Schwartzie · 08-13-2019, 07:12 AM

Ria...in South Africa we have the fireplace in the middle of the room which is a more modern version then we have the fireplaces that are built out from the wall. I am assuming the fireplace is extending from the wall. Have you checked that the fireplace has been properly sealed. If not, do a hand test by picking a hand and arm and moving it slowly from area to area under the ceiling of the closed up fireplace. By using one arm you don’t get confused because your writing hand and arm will be warmer. Stick your head and shoulders in there too to check that the air being breathed in the space isn’t going to make you cough or smells like chimney. You know that chimney smell that makes your lungs burn? Just check in case it gives your hamster a tight chest.

I think Serendipity mentioned putting a fire grate around it. Would you still trip?

Is it possible to get s picture of it without getting too personal in your space? Would be great to see what area we are looking at.

So exciting!

08-13-2019, 07:12 AM
Schwartzie Adult Hamster Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 385	Re: Looking for ideas Ria...in South Africa we have the fireplace in the middle of the room which is a more modern version then we have the fireplaces that are built out from the wall. I am assuming the fireplace is extending from the wall. Have you checked that the fireplace has been properly sealed. If not, do a hand test by picking a hand and arm and moving it slowly from area to area under the ceiling of the closed up fireplace. By using one arm you don’t get confused because your writing hand and arm will be warmer. Stick your head and shoulders in there too to check that the air being breathed in the space isn’t going to make you cough or smells like chimney. You know that chimney smell that makes your lungs burn? Just check in case it gives your hamster a tight chest. I think Serendipity mentioned putting a fire grate around it. Would you still trip? Is it possible to get s picture of it without getting too personal in your space? Would be great to see what area we are looking at. So exciting!