Life Goal Achieved :)

[LunaTheHamster1]

I thought I would share this all with you as I know some of us have talked about it in passing on the forum. I finally got a hamster room. Yayh. The downside was we had to move and that was sooooo stressful, especially as both hamsters got ill at the same time (talk about timing)

Anyway, that was also one of the reasons I was quite quiet on here, had to find somewhere new to live and move with a chronic illness when I am housebound. Not an easy thing to do. I'm still recovering, been a very stressful couple of months, but at least I get a hamster room out of it

Pet Room | Hamsters - YouTube

[cloudy]

I saw and commented on your video. It is so exciting to have a room for your hamsters. I can only imagine how stressful it was to move. Moving is stressful enough without being housebound. I hope you are happy in your new home.

[Stanza]

Great hamster room, your cages look so cosy. Moonbeam is gorgeous, so tame and cuddly.

Wishing you all the best in your new home and hope you feel better soon.

[Ria P]

That will look lovely once all your paintings are up and you have all the bits and bobs you want.

I had no idea Moonbeam is so tame and calm now. I remember her being a bit of a handful at first. Just shows what kindness and proper care can do to a hamster. They thrive and find happiness.

[LunaTheHamster1]

Originally Posted by cloudy

I saw and commented on your video. It is so exciting to have a room for your hamsters. I can only imagine how stressful it was to move. Moving is stressful enough without being housebound. I hope you are happy in your new home.

Thanks, I am loving it here so far. yes, all my friends kept saying to me I don't know how you are managing to do it, moving is stressful without being ill and I was like I know, i don't have a choice. It had to be done

[LunaTheHamster1]

Originally Posted by Stanza

Great hamster room, your cages look so cosy. Moonbeam is gorgeous, so tame and cuddly.

Wishing you all the best in your new home and hope you feel better soon.

Thanks, I'm laughing at your moonbeam comment, Looks can be deceiving, she's my crazy gal

this video shows another side to her

My Hamster Moonbeams Crazy Antics Part 1 - YouTube

[LunaTheHamster1]

Originally Posted by Ria P

That will look lovely once all your paintings are up and you have all the bits and bobs you want.

I had no idea Moonbeam is so tame and calm now. I remember her being a bit of a handful at first. Just shows what kindness and proper care can do to a hamster. They thrive and find happiness.

She walked onto my hand from day1, but I have had to work hard at trying to give her what she needs. She has settled down a lot, but I still wouldn't trust her with kids, you have to be able to read her body language for sure.

Also, when she was at the vets they had to give her a bit of gas so they could examine her, in their words she was a bit fiesty. lol. I sent her there with a note, saying she might try to bite if prodded too much, do i know my hamster or do I know my hamster

I often wonder if she would be a totally different hamster if she had a different start to her life. I can put her in a travel carrier not a problem, put her in a small cage with bars on the top or any barred cage for that matter and she will go mental.

[cloudy]

Originally Posted by LunaTheHamster1

Thanks, I am loving it here so far. yes, all my friends kept saying to me I don't know how you are managing to do it, moving is stressful without being ill and I was like I know, i don't have a choice. It had to be done

Is everything okay? I noticed you disabled the comments. I hope nobody said anything upsetting to you.

[Ria P]

Originally Posted by LunaTheHamster1

I often wonder if she would be a totally different hamster if she had a different start to her life. I can put her in a travel carrier not a problem, put her in a small cage with bars on the top or any barred cage for that matter and she will go mental.

Yes, i often wondered about that when Percy was alive.

How long did it take for Moonbeam to learn to trust you?

It took Rodney about six weeks but he was still a baby when i rescued him.
I think a hamster's age when they come to us plays a part. When they are a bit older their bad experiences with humans can become part of their personalities and they may always be on the defensive.

[Stanza]

Originally Posted by LunaTheHamster1

Thanks, I'm laughing at your moonbeam comment, Looks can be deceiving, she's my crazy gal

this video shows another side to her

My Hamster Moonbeams Crazy Antics Part 1 - YouTube

Ha, ha, yes I can see the more crazy side in this video, she’s clearly a fun character. I’ve only ever had one hamster so nothing to really compare with, that’s why finding this forum and various YouTube pages like yours has been so helpful as a first time owner.