long haired syrian

[Primble]

omg was so tempted by a long haired syrian in notcutts garden centre on saturday. such a cute call of fluff. the husband wanted one too but i told him amsters are my thing, he has fish. what are the long haired ones like as pets?if i find i have enogh money could it be stacked on top of a mini duna? or would it interupt air flow

[Tish36]

If you stacked on top of a Mini Duna, air flow would be restricted yes. Long haired hamsters are lovely, but need an 8 inch wheel without a spindle, such as the Karlie Wonderland as their fur can become wrapped around the spindle, and leave bald spots. x

[Gillzy]

Since joining this forum I have quickly realised how adorable I think LH hams are! I think the only difference is you need to watch the bedding, as it can get stuck in their fluff. And you'd need a toothbrush to keep them from getting knotted.

I think you should get him... And your hubby could get another one The more the merrier!

[Gizmodo ^_^]

Yeah there would be less ventilation, and i would have been tempted too
and like Tish said karlie wonderland wheels are the best for long haired hammies

[Primble]

lol i'm not sure there is space hence why i said about staking. i guess if the syrian had a barred cage i could put the duna on top.

[Primble]

any other wheels good?

[LocoRocoPanda]

Not that I can think of. Phoenix (Housemate's black LH) has a Karlie Wonderland as it's the best quality wheel you can get for them. You could get a barred cage and put the duna on top. Phoenix is a little hyper ball of fluff but he is so gentle. But you have to remember about grooming too, which is actually a lot of fun and means extra cuddles. XD

[LocoRocoPanda]

Actually just thought a Flying Saucer would probably work as well for a wheel for LH hammys! XD

[Primble]

don't you have to coat the wonderland?

[KatiePillow]

Yeah, a 12inch flying saucer would be ok, but they take up a lot of space..