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11-16-2017, 11:40 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Merchantville, New Jersey
Posts: 3
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Former Gerbil Owner, Soon-To-Be Hamster Owner
Hi everyone! My name is Beth, and I'm hoping to have a Syrian hammy of my own very soon. I live in southern New Jersey (USA), just outside of Philadelphia, and have always loved small pets. As a child I had guinea pigs, then recently went through a 5 year span with gerbils, which was a lot of fun. I think finally, though, I'd like to give a Syrian hamster a try, since they're a bit larger than gerbils (more to cuddle!) and seem to actually enjoy spending time with their owners. (Gerbils just tolerate being cuddled, and only get better at being held once they're older and slow down.)
Looking forward to learning more here! Most of my information about hamsters and hamster care has come from YouTuber ErinsAnimals.
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11-16-2017, 02:25 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Hertfordshire - UK
Posts: 3,190
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Re: Former Gerbil Owner, Soon-To-Be Hamster Owner
Welcome. Hopefully you can get a hamster soon.
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11-16-2017, 10:22 PM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
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Re: Former Gerbil Owner, Soon-To-Be Hamster Owner
Hi & welcome to HC
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11-17-2017, 01:58 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: England
Posts: 18
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Re: Former Gerbil Owner, Soon-To-Be Hamster Owner
Hi,
I have two gerbil girls at he moment and i can't hold them at all yet so i'm glad to know they slow down a bit.
I've just taken in a Syrian as of last night and i can't believe how much bigger she is . I'm trying really hard just to leave her alone to settle but i'm really looking forwards to being able to hold her.
I've been absolutely glued to Erin's animals for the last few weeks too so you're not the only one. I think her video'd are great.
Hope you get your hammy soon and get to have lots of cuddles.
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11-17-2017, 07:55 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 3,190
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Re: Former Gerbil Owner, Soon-To-Be Hamster Owner
Hello and Welcome to Hamster Central.
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Popcorn Syrian
Owning Hamsters since Nov 2007
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11-17-2017, 08:23 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Merchantville, New Jersey
Posts: 3
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Re: Former Gerbil Owner, Soon-To-Be Hamster Owner
Thanks for the messages, everyone!
Oreo, if you keep at it with your gerbils they will get better at letting you pick them up, but they're definitely not interested in sitting still in your hands. As they get older, they slow down a bit, but they're never really that interested in snuggling with you; that's why they have each other!
I am talking with someone now about adopting a Syrian hamster. I hope to go and pick him up this weekend. I just went through a very horrible experience with adopting a hamster from a bad situation, but hopefully this works out better. I'd much rather adopt. And I can't wait to snuggle him
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11-17-2017, 08:48 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: England
Posts: 18
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Re: Former Gerbil Owner, Soon-To-Be Hamster Owner
Thanks haushinkuh,
I'm just in the process of building a large play pen so i can have them out more and hopefully get more used to me.
and hopefully it'll help with trying to tame Luna as well.
Best wishes with your hammy adopting.
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