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Old 07-28-2012, 08:05 AM   #1
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Default Bar gnawing

Felix did this a bit when we got him but stopped when got bigger cage and wheel, he now seems bored with wheel and bar gnaws a lot, i know they do it when bored but ive tried toys and food but hes not interested just wants to gnaw. All my previous hams were not very interested in toys either so whats the solution.
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Old 07-28-2012, 08:16 AM   #2
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Default Re: Bar gnawing

Theres never a guaranteed solution I'm afraid.
How big is the cage and wheel?

Have you tried covering the bars or using vinegar/lemon juice on them?

There are probably more ideas but I can't remember them anymore - we sorted our two bar chewers
If all else fails, use 6mm square mesh to remesh any mesh - hams can't chew it. Or buy a tank and use 6mm square mesh for the lid.
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Old 07-28-2012, 08:18 AM   #3
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Default Re: Bar gnawing

Its the mary rat cage and he has a 10 inch wheel. I think his teeth are quite long but hes not interested in his mineral licky gnaw stone.
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Old 07-28-2012, 08:27 AM   #4
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If his teeth are too long the vet can trim them for you
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Old 07-28-2012, 08:43 AM   #5
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Not sure how long is too long? can anyone tell me what too long is so i would know whether to take to vet or not.
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