12-16-2011, 09:56 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 186
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Re: Elderly ham not using cheek pouches
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Originally Posted by HemCutie
Heya!
My Ham here doesn't really use his cheek pouch all that much either. He's about 17-18 months old. He used to use it much more when he was younger, storing nuts and seeds galore. But as he grew older, it was as if he felt secure that regardless, he'll always have food and there was no need to store food in the pouch. As you said, similarly, Ham carries it in his mouth to his nest. The nest would have a few nuts, seeds, maybe a cauliflower and he's good to go for a nap!
I would not worry too much - as long as he's happy, eating healthy!
Kudos to you really, for rescuing him! Is he in any of the pictures at your siggy?
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