Hi!

Claudettebillie · 09-13-2008, 01:01 PM

Hi- my name's Emilee and although I don't have a hamster currently, I am owned by a ferret, dog, cat, a betta fish, and 2 gerbils. I have just lost my third gerbil yesterday, so I'm interested in getting a syrian hamster in a couple weeks because I want a more hands-on rodent. Plus I need another pet because right now I keep thinking that I have to go see my gerbil.

I'm sure this forum will help me learn more about hamsters so if I do get one I'm prepared!

suga · 09-14-2008, 01:32 AM

Welcome to you from me

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There's tones of information in the wiki which will help you decide which type of hamster to get and will give you guidance for the little ones care. A syrian would be a good choice as they are the biggest breed to get your hands around for handling.

souffle · 09-14-2008, 02:06 AM

Welcome to the forum. Glad to hear you are researching well before getting your hammy and looking forward to meeting the little furry when he arrives

I am sure you will find them lovely pets.

Claudettebillie · 09-14-2008, 07:11 AM

Thanks! Well, I'm still living with my parents (who aren't big animal lovers) but I think it will be easy to convince them. I WAS a strict gerbil lover and never gave hamsters a chance until I started baby-sitting a kid who had two Syrians. (Who are in different cages of course!) And I totally fell in love with them!

so you'll probably hear a few stories about their "adventures".

Besides- they can have plastic toys! If I give my gerbils plastic toys they're all chewed up within a day.

**jayne** · 09-15-2008, 11:36 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Look forward to seeing pics when you get your new addition, when you're readt that is and feel free to ask any questions, we are all friendly here!

Sorry to hear about your gerbil

Claudettebillie · 09-15-2008, 12:53 PM

Thanks, my gerbil had a stroke around February and although I got him back and healthy, I knew he only had about 6 months left.

And don't worry about pics of the new hamster, I take loads of pictures!

winterwhite · 09-15-2008, 01:50 PM

Hello and welcome from both of us we hope you enjoy the forum.Good luck with the new hamster.

liam4mail · 09-15-2008, 04:32 PM

I just joined and I look forward to getting to know you!

My first Syrian arrives in a couple of weeks!

**pophammy** · 09-17-2008, 12:23 PM

Hi and welcome to the forum! Can't wait to meet your new addition when you decide to get him/her!

Hana · 09-17-2008, 12:40 PM

Heya! Well done for researching before you get a hammy, everyone here is really friendly and always happy to help! Have fun!