A few obligatory questions :)

Mikayla · 12-27-2011, 01:18 PM

Since my recent impulse buy I've become increasingly nervous about how to care for her...So here is my question thread. I might add to this as time goes on.

1. Taming tips? She's a really big jumper so I'm nervous which in turn makes her nervous. I'm also a touch grabby...

2. As Chinese are diabetes prone what is the best food mix for her? For now she has Hazel Hamster with the yellow and green flakes removed and she has extra mealies.

3. What is the best treat for her? I REALLY nervous about diabetes as you can tell, so I want to be careful. What is the best treat for her and what is the best veggie?

4. I need names! I'll attach a picture or two of her, but I need help! I'm thinking "Holly" but I'm really open to suggestions!

Thanks!

samincittagazze · 12-27-2011, 01:24 PM

She's so gorgeous and teeny! I think Holly is the perfect name for her.

**Hamtastic** · 12-27-2011, 01:31 PM

Wow, look at that cute tiny tail!

You can continue with Hazel Hamster and mix in Ecotrition Organic and some oat flakes (rolled oats). Bits of tofu and steamed broccoli and cauliflower are good. A small pinch of debittered nutritional yeast once a week. If you have Whole Foods near you, they sell it and lots of various loose grains. I also offer Kaytee Timothy cubes and similar. Under 8 months old you could offer alfalfa hay as well.

Mikayla · 12-27-2011, 02:40 PM

Unfortunately I can't get Ecotrition Organic near me

I have to drive about 80 miles to Greeley for a Petco and we almost invariably go to Brighton/Denver which has a Petco only about 60 miles away. Does the broccoli have to be steamed? I normally just have raw, but maybe that's why my hams won't eat it.

How much of this can I get at Walmart? I have to travel to Denver to find anything else

Although, I ALWAYS have hay cubes and loose hay of all sorts around here

My chinnies are hay addicts.

**Roxie** · 12-27-2011, 02:42 PM

Wait, WHAT?! There's a BRIGHTON in America?! Awesome

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Mikayla · 12-27-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Roxie

Wait, WHAT?! There's a BRIGHTON in America?! Awesome

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ROFL. There are a few towns named Brighton in America

This one is just a suburb :P

**Roxie** · 12-27-2011, 02:45 PM

I'm genuinely amazed, I never knew!

**Hamtastic** · 12-27-2011, 02:45 PM

Yeah, Brighton's a common name... along with many other British names.

Could you order the food on-line with some other stuff? Not sure what Walmart has. You don't really need Ecotrition Organic, you could supplement Hazel Hamster with grains from Whole Foods and such.

Mikayla · 12-27-2011, 02:49 PM

I'll check and see how much shipping is for it. I don't really want to pay out to wazoo for shipping, you know?

I'll check and see what WallyWorld has and then I'll check and see what kind of stores Denver has. We don't go deep into downtown Denver often so it might be awhile before I can get it though

Extra protein is good, right?

Mikayla · 12-27-2011, 03:17 PM

Will the small SS be okay for her for a week or two? It's that or the Puzzle Playground ferris wheel. I'm going to see if my dad will stop by Petsmart and grab me one, but he won't be home until next week.