What to teach 4-H kids about hamsters

hamsterhoney · 02-21-2012, 11:56 AM

Im about to start teaching my 4-H club about hamsters an was wondering if anyone had any suggestions, fun facts, or interesting worksheets or handouts.

Thanks,
Leo

fluffymunchkins · 02-21-2012, 01:26 PM

What age range is the 4-H club?

I would start with the basics like feeding, cleaning, handling etc. The national hamster council website has some care sheets.
Maybe you could do a contest to do the best designed hamster cage (as in safest and most enjoyable)

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hamsterhoney · 02-21-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fluffymunchkins

What age range is the 4-H club?

I would start with the basics like feeding, cleaning, handling etc. The national hamster council website has some care sheets.
Maybe you could do a contest to do the best designed hamster cage (as in safest and most enjoyable)

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Good idea! The kids ages are 5-16.

Lucinda · 02-21-2012, 01:40 PM

That contest is a great idea - if you look in the housing section, you'll be able to get a good idea of what a hamster needs

hamsterhoney · 02-21-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucinda

That contest is a great idea - if you look in the housing section, you'll be able to get a good idea of what a hamster needs

Thanks for th tip! How should I judge?

Mikayla · 02-21-2012, 05:10 PM

I'm intrigued! I have to do a presentation on a pocket pet (haven't decided whether it is chinchillas or hamsters) for 4-H this year, it sounds interesting

Teddybearhamster420 · 02-21-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMTDF

I'm intrigued! I have to do a presentation on a pocket pet (haven't decided whether it is chinchillas or hamsters) for 4-H this year, it sounds interesting

DO HAMSTERS!

Wow, I love 4H (even though im not in it)! Your idea about a contest FM is great!

StarlightSerenity · 02-22-2012, 04:08 AM

Stupid question - what's 4-H?

hamsterhoney · 02-22-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by StarlightSerenity

Stupid question - what's 4-H?

It's a club for youth focused mainly around agriculture and science.

Gibbs&JackBlack · 02-22-2012, 07:50 AM

I've been thinking of suggesting adding hamsters to our local 4H fair for judging. I wouldn't advocate breeding like they do with other animals (which I don't agree with), but I think it would be a great way to teach kids that hamsters DO require some thought and care just like any other animals they raise.

Please keep us posted on what you come up with because I'm really interested in this.