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Old 11-27-2021, 11:36 AM   #1
Dellc
 
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: St. Louis MO
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Smile Hello- Wanting to add a hamster to our family

Hi All,

My daughter has a class hamsters that she loves. I am hopping to add a hamster friend for her birthday. I am an ex vet tech and take animal care serious so I have been researching a lot. I do not want to by a pet store hamsters as I stat my search for a hamster breeder what should I be on the look out for?

I also would like share things that I should know I am open.

Appreciate you
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Old 11-30-2021, 02:17 AM   #2
Ria P
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Default Re: Hello- Wanting to add a hamster to our family

Hello and welcome to HC!

Have a look on the Forum top left and you will see threads on the different species of hamsters. It will help you to decide which species would suit your family best.

Have a look under Housing where you will find a thread called "Let's see your cages" to get an idea about set ups.

I think it's important to get a suitable habitat organized first before getting a hamster.
I'd go for a minimum of 80cmx50cm of floor space for any species of hamster but a female Syrian would probably need more.
The correct size wheel is also essential, 28cm for a Syrian and 20cm for a dwarf. You'll need a house, sandbath, lots of substrate, hides and other enrichment.

Petshops are hopeless and sell tiny cages with a small wheel, plastic hut, bowl and bottle plus a bag of wood chips and some poor quality food then try to tell people that this is all a hamster needs. Sadly, many people believe what they are told.

I'm glad you came here to do your research first before getting a hamster.
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