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Old 03-17-2007, 12:57 PM   #1
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Default Dumb Q! How you make a sandbath?

I kind of guess that you need a suitable tub..and sand.
But what kind of tub and sand?
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Old 03-17-2007, 04:10 PM   #2
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You can either buy one of the hamster potties or use a shallow tub like the kind you get with a chinese takeaway in it! You should use either chinchilla sand (NOT dust as this is dangerous to hamsters) or you can use childrens play sand. Never use beach or builders sand as it can contain toxic things. If your sand is wet it can be baked in an oven. We use the Charlie chinchilla sand available in the milk bottle type containers for about £2 and the hamster potties with hoods
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Any container will do I have used empty food dishes, especially the nice heavy ceramic ones, empty coffee jar lids, a square coffee jar on its side - good for those who like to roll around in the sand rather than just go potty - purpose built Ferplast potties, empty cream cheese tubs, old Tupperware containers, just have a look in the cupboards I am sure you will see something you could use.
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Old 03-18-2007, 11:50 PM   #4
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Thanks I will try Mayo with one during the week. He is due to get a new home, as his present cage is getting a bit small. He is one long ham.
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Old 03-19-2007, 02:42 AM   #5
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I'm guessing Sparrow and Turner will need/like a sandbath - I'll have a look for some chinchilla sand when I'm at the petshop.

Are sandbaths just for Dwarf hams though? Would our Syrians like one too? Do you just put it in occasionally - or leave it there all time?
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There is no such thing as a dumb question, at least not here on HC
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All species love them Holly. We have never had any type who did not like them. All our syrians have a potty full of sand.
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Dwarf hammies LOVE sandbaths!!

It helps to prevent their coat from getting too greasy. Mine go nuts for it. Though they also use it as a toilet, then go rolling in it which is dead sexy
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Those who use them - do you leave them in all the time or just put them in occasionally?
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Old 04-04-2007, 09:35 AM   #10
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I keep Smokey's in all the time so he can roll in it whenever he wants.
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