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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 26, 2006 19:46:31 GMT -4
I've been thinking about it for a while and 've seen the cutest little guys (dwarf hams) . But also I have a question, IF I let my syrian play with my (not sure if I'm getting one yet) dwarf, will anything happen?? What if my dwarf is a girl, my syrian is a boy, will they mate?? Will the babies be alright? Hm.. I don't want to mate them tough, so I might buy a male dwarf, but my questions still apply since I'm not too sure yet.
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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 26, 2006 19:51:04 GMT -4
There's one more problem... My parents think ONE hamster is enough since I'm new at having a pet, but I really want a dwarf since they seem to be very sweet critters! What do I do now?
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Apr 26, 2006 20:24:33 GMT -4
I answered a different question.
Go read the many posts I recently posted here in discussion with Megs about her wanting dwarfs. I explained there in detail why having groups is better: virtually no additional work; a lot more fun to watch; better for them; almost no extra cost.
But get them from the same litter or at least the same bin so they know each other. Do not try to introduce dwarfs to each other - too hard!
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Apr 26, 2006 20:26:54 GMT -4
>> IF I let my syrian play with my (not sure if I'm getting one yet) dwarf, will anything happen?? <<
Do NOT do experiments. The Syrian could easily KILL the dwarf. Forget it.
>> What if my dwarf is a girl, my syrian is a boy, will they mate?? <<
Obviously. The reason NOT to get them of different sexes.
>> Will the babies be alright? <<
Do not breed; rescue. But if you read and learn, and then know what you are doing, they might be alright if it is not the mom's first litter. I posted about dwarf litters in the posts with Megs.
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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 26, 2006 20:35:56 GMT -4
Alright, thanks, but I'll still have to convince my parents.. That's pretty hard *sigh* I really want a dwarf...
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Apr 26, 2006 20:59:11 GMT -4
I already said they are hardly any extra cost or work.
So you go tell your parents you are researching how to care for dwarfs. Later, carefully write up several pages (using paragraphs) and PROVE to them you will be a responsible and informed owner.
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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 26, 2006 21:07:26 GMT -4
It's not exsactly how responsibil I'll be, my dad is worried I'll end up using all my free time on my pets, and not doing anything else and my mom doesn't like mice xP .. She's ok with hamsters though.
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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 26, 2006 21:09:11 GMT -4
Besides, I'll probably only be allowed to have one dwarf .. Is that bad for them?
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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 26, 2006 21:17:12 GMT -4
Oh.. I have to go sorry, but go ahead and post your answere! I can't wait to read
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Post by Die Fledermaus on Apr 26, 2006 21:22:46 GMT -4
>> I'll end up using all my free time on my pets, and not doing anything else and my mom doesn't like mice <<
Show her the photos I;ve posted of my gorgeous tame fancy mice that come in lovely colors. Go to Relaxing Rodents and Mice forums.
Free time. . . well, I suppose you have to make a written agreement that you will do your homework, chores, whatever, and you can also demonstrate the amount of time it will take to care for your pets, and then you can add a little daily play time. Two or three dwarfs? Care should be ten minutes a day; a little more on habitat cleaning day. Play? As much as you want.let them out and forage and explore in a play bin; let them smell new things, and have fun. 20 minutes, and it does not have to be every day. Even 10-12 minutes out they will appreciate each day.
Of course, care for them happily for their entire lives.
It is not like getting a dog - MUCh more work and responsibilities as dogs want to be with you all the time and need to be walked.
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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 27, 2006 0:03:22 GMT -4
YAY! I can get a dwarf hamster! My parents said I'm allowed to ^-^ . But there's one more thing, like I said befoure I don't like the way some people (( the volunteers at the local pe shop)) treat the hammies, so any recomendations towards where I should by him from? By the way, blue looks much better!
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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 27, 2006 0:05:10 GMT -4
But I can get one for now, and if I take good care of it I get him a friend, if I don't I have to take better care of him and then I can get him a friend.. Is that ok for them?
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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 27, 2006 0:11:42 GMT -4
Oh my.. I really can't spell today ...
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Post by megs on Apr 27, 2006 0:27:24 GMT -4
But I can get one for now, and if I take good care of it I get him a friend, if I don't I have to take better care of him and then I can get him a friend.. Is that ok for them? It's soooo much better to get a pair or a trio of all brothers or all sisters from the same litter, when they are young. Of course, they CAN still live alone, but they are happier and friendlier if they are in groups. Try to convince your parents that they are social and should have friends from the time they are young. Syrians must be kept alone, but Dwarfs are best in pairs or groups. About your pet store problem, I'm not sure where you live so I can't give any suggestions. Maybe try to find a breeder in your area, or perhaps look for a different pet store in a town nearby. Keep us posted on your hunt for a Dwarf .... or even better, two or three Dwarfs
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Post by crittercrazy on Apr 27, 2006 1:16:57 GMT -4
It's ok! Someone's dwarf ham had babies!! I've admired noth of her hamstes for a long time and the babies are just so beautiful! I asked her to take a few pictures, I'll post them tommorow, as soon as I get them!! I'm only getting one though, my parents said 3-4 is too much for now, especially since my syrian was my first pet! Anyway, the babies are around 2weeks old, so I have to wait a little!
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