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06-21-2013, 10:01 AM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 432
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sand bath NOT a hit
Felix tried his sandbath but didnt like it. It was quite small just like a hamster potty. He turned round a few times had a wee poke at it then did the toilet and was disinterested after that. I think when i next clean his cage i will try it in his playbox. I use a big plastic tub for him to play in and put tumble fresh in bottom but i thought if i put put sand in for him to dig it. Do u think this might work as his nails are getting very long and i dont want to take him to vet in case they try to sedate him.
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06-21-2013, 03:45 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Uk, the land of hammies
Posts: 1,057
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Re: sand bath NOT a hit
My syrian loves hers. I use glass jar like this as sand bath. You can get them from tesco.
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06-21-2013, 04:11 PM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posts: 272
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Re: sand bath NOT a hit
Hello, I just bought mine some sand today; haven't tried it yet (just got these hamsters). I know that when I had gerbils, most of them really enjoyed it for the first few minutes at least. I spread about a quarter inch of sand on a small dinner saucer and placed it in their tank. Their coats instantly looked better after they rolled around in it.
As for help with his nails, I'm not sure the sandbath will help much with that. Perhaps you could create a large play environment with lots of sand and natural woods for him to climb around on to help wear down the nails. And it would also be good enrichment for him. Best of luck!
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06-22-2013, 03:19 AM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 432
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Re: sand bath NOT a hit
Thanks i will try that.
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06-22-2013, 06:51 AM
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Hamaniac
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,730
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Re: sand bath NOT a hit
Darwin (my syrian) only used his sand bath to pee in! He was uninterested in rolling or digging in it at all! I stopped using Chinchilla sand & bought potty litter since it's cheaper. I also bought some Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber substrate (looks like dirt) for him to dig in. He will acutally dig in this & he loves digging to find his sunflower seeds . As for long nails, I keep large rocks in his cage for him to walk across to help keep them filed down. I put one under his water bottle so he HAS to go n it each day
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06-23-2013, 03:22 PM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 432
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Re: sand bath NOT a hit
Where do you buy the coconut fibre?
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06-23-2013, 03:53 PM
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The Potteries Hams
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Posts: 1,629
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Re: sand bath NOT a hit
I must admit I've not had a single ham that has enjoyed or used a sandbath, weird bunch lol. XXxx
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06-23-2013, 04:21 PM
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Hamaniac
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,730
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Re: sand bath NOT a hit
Quote:
Originally Posted by lorrapaw
Where do you buy the coconut fibre?
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Lorrapaw, I'm not sure where you are located, but I bought one at a local PetSmart. I also found it on amazon in the UK too
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Earth-Loose-...=Coconut+fiber
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06-24-2013, 02:21 AM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: England
Posts: 745
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Re: sand bath NOT a hit
My hamster doesnt roll,, just digs!
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06-24-2013, 02:29 AM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 432
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Re: sand bath NOT a hit
Im in the UK.
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