1/4'' Mesh?

Hekomi · 12-19-2014, 08:38 PM

I thought hams weren't supposed to be able to chew 1/4'', or am I going crazy? The other hams never tried, and none of the babies do, but Chai seems to be able to get her teeth around it.

She also chews the metal stand for her wodent wheel, and I can't figure out why. Her bin cage is nice and big, she has lots of chews, and lots of things to do. Probably more behavioural than DIY, but am curious about the 1/4'' mesh.

DanniDorrito · 12-19-2014, 08:44 PM

Wow, Chai really is determined isn't she? Maybe shes wanting to extra cuddles :P
Has there been any changes recently for her to start this? Maybe some disruption or cage moving has knocked her off routine.

Hope you're able to figure it out! x

**DrKMcK** · 12-19-2014, 08:48 PM

I think some hammies just love to chew Hekomi. I don't use mesh, so I can't say what that's about.

Hekomi · 12-19-2014, 09:01 PM

Hmmmm. She's being pretty crazy. I'm wanting to move her back to a tank, I think. I could put Darissa in the bin instead.

The only change is really moving from a tank to the bin. She was never a big chewer in there though.

**DrKMcK** · 12-19-2014, 09:08 PM

It's why I like tanks.

But then again, the tops of my setups are cages (tank toppers). Nutmeg doesn't chew, thank God, and Ted E. only did it to get me to take him out of the cage. Almond has no cage/mesh to chew

Chai's probably better off in the tank. Most chewers don't stop. At least the ones I had didn't stop.

Hekomi · 12-19-2014, 09:26 PM

Yeah, I'm afraid that's the case. I love the bin, and I'm really surprised she can get her mouth around it. The squares are quite small. I'll see about switching out Dar, as she never chewed in her bin.

BrainGirl · 12-19-2014, 10:14 PM

Yeah, one of mine is able to chew at the 1/4" mesh and it drives me buggy. I also worry about her teeth because it's got to be worse for her than chewing on ordinary bars! I bet it's my fault though: She gets more treats and more playtime when she does it

Hekomi · 12-19-2014, 10:17 PM

I've been trying not to reward the behaviour - it only seems to be on one section, which is the section she can see me at, haha. I might try some cardboard. I moved her wheel to in front of it, but she just pushes it aside.

**kyrilliondaemon** · 12-20-2014, 11:14 AM

Yeah its not that they can't chew it, its that its much harder so most don't... There's always a few exceptions unfortunately

Good luck stopping her

Hekomi · 12-20-2014, 11:41 AM

Haha, shame. Of course Chai would figure out a way. Persistent gal!

We'll like swap her and Darissa, since nothing I seem to do has deterred her.