Houses and hides - Page 2

Pebbles82 · 04-30-2022, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ria P

cloudy, which colour of egg hide did you get? Must have been very difficult to chose one.

I was thinking that

It would be hard to choose a colour. They all look lovely.

cloudy · 05-01-2022, 01:03 AM

Serendipity, thank you for your advice. I can see what you mean about Syrian things taking up more space. I only have the one set up so it will be the same size no matter which species of hamster I adopt. I have 3 platforms so hopefully they will be okay for any ceramic hides.

Ria, Haha, it was too difficult for me to decide so I asked my partner. He chose blue.

I also have a cup cake and pumpkin hide from the same seller. They no longer sell those.

Ria P · 05-01-2022, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cloudy

Ria, Haha, it was too difficult for me to decide so I asked my partner. He chose blue.

I also have a cup cake and pumpkin hide from the same seller. They no longer sell those.

Wundapets used to do the cupcakes as well. That's where i get the ceramic mushroom hides from.

cloudy · 05-01-2022, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ria P

Wundapets used to do the cupcakes as well. That's where i get the ceramic mushroom hides from.

I know those ones. These ones are different and much bigger. The seller makes them by hand.

Pebbles82 · 05-01-2022, 01:13 AM

Sounds good that you're getting everything set up to suit any species of hamster

With a larger enclosure, space is often not that much of an issue for hamster items anyway. But filling the space can be! Which is another reason I like the large cork logs! The medium would do fine as well if you're wanting it for any species of hamster. I mainly get the large so it fits under a shelf well to use as a ramp and to help prevent fall risks from a height (if the log is higher up it breaks a fall). But that's more a cage issue than a tank style enclosure issue. I've had the medium size too.

cloudy · 05-01-2022, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Serendipity7000

Sounds good that you're getting everything set up to suit any species of hamster

With a larger enclosure, space is often not that much of an issue for hamster items anyway. But filling the space can be! Which is another reason I like the large cork logs! The medium would do fine as well if you're wanting it for any species of hamster. I mainly get the large so it fits under a shelf well to use as a ramp and to help prevent fall risks from a height (if the log is higher up it breaks a fall). But that's more a cage issue than a tank style enclosure issue. I've had the medium size too.

Thank you. I thought it was best not to be focused on one species in case a hamster in need comes up.

Pebbles82 · 05-01-2022, 01:41 AM

I can't remember if you've had a hamster before or not

If it's a first hamster, personally I would go for a Syrian - I find there's much more interaction. Although dwarf hamster owners may disagree! A robo as a first pet can be tricky as they are so notoriously difficult to handle and tame - or even get out of the cage!

cloudy · 05-01-2022, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Serendipity7000

I can't remember if you've had a hamster before or not

If it's a first hamster, personally I would go for a Syrian - I find there's much more interaction. Although dwarf hamster owners may disagree! A robo as a first pet can be tricky as they are so notoriously difficult to handle and tame - or even get out of the cage!

I have never had a hamster before. In all the research I have done they say it depends on the personality not species. I can see why robos would be difficult to handle. Maybe one would be happy not coming out the cage. I am not sure. The reason why I am open to all species is, ARC rescue have robos and say they are the hardest to adopt. I would be happy to give one a home.

Pebbles82 · 05-01-2022, 02:15 AM

Their personalities do vary, it's true. And some hamsters can be a bit more used to people/tamer. But species characteristics are also different. I will admit to not knowing much about Russian Dwarf hamsters, having never had one, except that they are small!

I've had Syrians and Robos and love both but very different types of hamsters to keep and Robos are known as "watch" pets a lot of the time. Which I agree with. Some people do tame robos and have out of cage time, but they are so incredibly fast. And generally the most fearing of species (being prey and so tiny). They are great to watch and talk to (if you see them!). But I find there is nothing like a Syrian for handling. Even shy syrians are great to handle and big and lovable. More active syrians are great to interact with (and keep you on your toes). And generally they're recommended as a first pet hamster. A kind of learning curve!

I also think it's great you're thinking of the ones that most need adopting. On the other hand I wouldn't want to think of you feeling disappointed at a first experience. My ideal "mix" is to have both a Syrian and a Robo

. When I had two Syrians that was nice but found it hard to give both of them enough attention regularly.

Our first robo I adopted (from an unwanted litter) and he was already freaked out by his early experiences with inexperienced owners. He literally was a watch and talk to pet. I was very fond of him but it was frustrating not being able to handle him. I did manage to eventually - a tiny bit, when he got a bit older, but then he got cancer. Sadly.

cloudy · 05-01-2022, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Serendipity7000

Their personalities do vary, it's true. And some hamsters can be a bit more used to people/tamer. But species characteristics are also different. I will admit to not knowing much about Russian Dwarf hamsters, having never had one, except that they are small!

I've had Syrians and Robos and love both but very different types of hamsters to keep and Robos are known as "watch" pets a lot of the time. Which I agree with. Some people do tame robos and have out of cage time, but they are so incredibly fast. And generally the most fearing of species (being prey and so tiny). They are great to watch and talk to (if you see them!). But I find there is nothing like a Syrian for handling. Even shy syrians are great to handle and big and lovable. More active syrians are great to interact with (and keep you on your toes). And generally they're recommended as a first pet hamster. A kind of learning curve!

I also think it's great you're thinking of the ones that most need adopting. On the other hand I wouldn't want to think of you feeling disappointed at a first experience. My ideal "mix" is to have both a Syrian and a Robo

. When I had two Syrians that was nice but found it hard to give both of them enough attention regularly.

Our first robo I adopted (from an unwanted litter) and he was already freaked out by his early experiences with inexperienced owners. He literally was a watch and talk to pet. I was very fond of him but it was frustrating not being able to handle him. I did manage to eventually - a tiny bit, when he got a bit older, but then he got cancer. Sadly.

Thank you for sharing this with me. I hear many Syrians are 'ghost hamsters' so it sounds lovely you have had ones you could interact with. Truthfully, if I was to adopt a hamster and they were not happy being handled I would be fine with that. I would find it interesting to watch them and I would just be happy to give one a loving home. I think it would be wonderful to have a hamster who liked being handled but I am aware that many do not and I am fine with that. I appreciate you thinking of me. If only I had space I would love a Syrian and a Robo. I live in a studio flat though.