D15s - The Pekaboos

[Nancy's Hamsters]

Welcome to the world of Naughty Torts full bore. I am very thankful you found her in time and was able to recover her from her traumatic adventure. Rather amazing how Decaf behaved as at this age most females start wanting alone time and would not care at all about a missing sibling as Decaf did.

At this point I'm glad we still have the old style chew guards available as this is not the first mishap with Hamsters getting stuck in yours and not only pups either. I think I would be searching for a witty invention that would permanently prevent any more Hamsters even be able to get in those guards.

[Hekomi]

Originally Posted by Nancy's Hamsters

Welcome to the world of Naughty Torts full bore. I am very thankful you found her in time and was able to recover her from her traumatic adventure. Rather amazing how Decaf behaved as at this age most females start wanting alone time and would not care at all about a missing sibling as Decaf did.

At this point I'm glad we still have the old style chew guards available as this is not the first mishap with Hamsters getting stuck in yours and not only pups either. I think I would be searching for a witty invention that would permanently prevent any more Hamsters even be able to get in those guards.

Pekoe already did the same thing, though she chewed the bottle and drained it, and managed to get out. I moved the bottle up after that, but didn't think the pups would get in so stupidly lowered it to make sure thy'd drink. I believe this is an old style of holder though. I changed them to a newer one.

Decaf was so upset! It broke my heart. I imagine Dulce was crying and Decaf didn't know what to do. I do think if Decaf hadn't been running around I wouldn't have checked on them that early, as usually I wake up to prepare Andrew's lunch and go back to bed. Thank goodness I checked.

We bought a 16oz bottle to fill the guard so it won't happen again. Even still, I'm using a different guard for these guys. This morning she is doing well and fine, and back to her normal weight.

[Piebald]

What is this guard that has caused this repeated injury? Can you post a picture so it can be avoided? Thanks

[Hekomi]

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It's that one. I've sorted out the issue, and just bought a 16oz bottle to fit inside of it. It's just not ideal if you're using it to hold a smaller bottle. I have no problems with my 8oz holder, same style. The only reason we have the 16oz ones is because the 8oz one seems to be discontinued.

[Hekomi]

Here is a picture I took just now of Dulce.



She is looking very much herself now.

[Piebald]

Thanks
Good girl Dulche xx

[Hekomi]

No prob. I don't think it's an inherently dangerous product, but it was partially due to the smaller bottle and partially due to me lowering it that it happened. Otherwise I love it, and we have five. This is the only bin/tank we've had problems with.

[Piebald]

Good to know! ty.