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Old 06-05-2019, 01:14 PM   #1
AlvinTheHamster
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Default Finally got my hamster at age 35!

Hi all,

New here- wanted to introduce myself..

I always wanted a pet hamster ever since I was a little kid. My parents hated animals especially in the house and my mom always said she was allergic (which I now think was just an excuse not to have a pet lol).

When I was younger, I would challenge my father to all kinds of sports, basketball, tennis, and especially ping pong, and if I won, I would get my hamster. Needless to say, I never won, not once but became a very good athlete because of it and my dad stopped playing me for hamsters once I got close to beating him

Fast forward a few years.. I'm married with kids of my own now. 2 boys ages 8 and 5 and a 2yo girl. The boys wanted a pet and it hit me...let's get a hamster! I'm an adult now and can make my own decisions haha!

Last week, we got our hamster Alvin, male "fancy hamster" (?), and he's adorable, however, I'm clueless (was clueless) when it comes to hamster care which is how I found this forum. His cage is still a work in progress (hence my newest post about if painted kids wooden toys should be in his cage) but it's getting there and he seems happy with his new home.

Looking forward posting and sharing stories/information with you all!
Evan

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Old 06-05-2019, 02:58 PM   #2
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Hello and welcome! I am well over 35 and have two ha ha. The first one was for stepson but I got hooked and when our first one passed away it was awful - now have two more - Stepson isn't that interested any more so they're my babies

I'm sure you'll find lots of help on here. It's a friendly place. Check out the "Lets see your cages" thread for set up ideas. But basically

Plenty of substrate (at least 4" deep - 6" or more if possible)

A litter tray with chinchilla sand in (keeps the cage clean)

Don't do weekly big cleanouts - "spot" cleaning is fine for weeks or even months and then only do partial cleans. So you don't remove all the hamster's scent trails and stress them out.

A good sized house or nesting box - big enough to build a large nest, open underneath and sat on top of the substrate (a shoebox house is good) - putting a bendy bridge tunnel over the door makes it nice and dark inside. If it's big enough put the litter tray inside as well. If not put the litter tray where the hamster chooses as a pee place - often a corner of the cage.

Watch out for fall risks and accessibility to shelves, food and water.

No open runged ladders or chains.
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Old 06-06-2019, 02:19 AM   #3
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yayh, older hamster carers Me too, I'm in my 40's and not had hamsters since I was about 11. Evan, I'm glad you finally got the hamster you wanted for so long.
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Old 06-06-2019, 06:18 AM   #4
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Thanks everyone!
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Old 06-07-2019, 03:24 AM   #5
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I'm 61 and haven't watched TV in the evening since I got myself a hamster.
Evan, that is a great story about you trying so hard to get a hamster as a kid and becoming a good athlete in the process and now you've completed your family by finally getting your hamster!
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Old 06-07-2019, 03:33 AM   #6
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I like your username by the way Is it related to Alvin and the Chipmunks? Two big fans of that in our house (to the point it drives me up the wall as the episodes are back to back ha ha).
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Old 06-08-2019, 05:20 AM   #7
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Yes! My kids love Alvin the chipmunks and that's exactly where the name comes from. They remade the show and it’s very cute. My kids watch it on repeat all night!
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Old 06-08-2019, 05:19 PM   #8
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Hi Alvin, welcome to HC I'm 56 and had never had a Hamster until I brought my wife one 6 yrs ago for her birthday, I was hooked as I ended up looking after Forrest and haven't looked back since, our current Hammy is Poppy and we have had her approx. 4 weeks.
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Old 06-08-2019, 07:52 PM   #9
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Congrats on your first hamster! Alvin is such a cute name

I feel so young now lol (22)
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Old 06-10-2019, 06:47 AM   #10
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You all look so professional with your hamster images next to your username! How do you upload an image and have it show? I can’t figure it out and normally I’m pretty tech savvy! Now I feel old.. lol
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