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Post by Dezzi on Apr 28, 2008 15:30:32 GMT -4
>>I think that hamsters like to come out and play and explore, but I doubt they literally like being handled.<< Don't the two go hand in hand? Unless you put them in a ball...
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 28, 2008 12:09:51 GMT -4
>>I've heard of a money belt. . .<< I don't know what the real name for it is. We call it a pee belt, but the lady who made it calls it a jock strap...
>>I don't think they do any good. If a dog has to go, he's just going to go through it.<< I don't think it does much good training-wise, but it has stopped a few major cleanings of the couch and bedding. The pad in it catches almost all of the moisture, and then that is just changed. The whole thing of it is we don't want them peeing in the house at all. They have their run out the back where they can do their business.
>>We have had pompom competitions for the biggest hamster testicles<< I saw/read that!
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 28, 2008 12:01:11 GMT -4
>>I think hamsters like being held<< I agree with you. Darko LOVES being taken out and let run about on me. Maybe he doesn't NEED to be held, but he definitely enjoys it.
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 28, 2008 1:02:05 GMT -4
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 28, 2008 0:37:43 GMT -4
I don't know if that's it's actual name. It's kind of like a diaper that covers the penis and is secured with Velcro. This is the top And this is the bottom (Please excuse Tucker, only half his manhood dropped) (I figured I could get past the censors because his penis is covered) It's got half a ladies sanitary pad in it, just in case he has an "accident". Basically what happens is if he has pees or tries to mark his territory, the pad catches the urine and I don't have to clean the house. Yes, it does look insanely stupid, and now you know why my dad has nicknamed my dog "One-Nut Tuck".
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 27, 2008 15:44:32 GMT -4
Is there any kind of epoxy that is safer to use? Or do any work?
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 27, 2008 15:04:18 GMT -4
Poor things. That would be great if the people in the houses helped.
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 27, 2008 14:39:36 GMT -4
Well, for those of you who don't know I have a Minpin, and as of this past Thursday I have two. Peewee (my mom's 3yr old boy) was paper trained when we got him but we trained him to go outside when we moved. My second, Tucker, was also paper trained. I wasn't going to get him, but then I talked to the breeder and we worked out prices and such. (He was supposed to be her new show-dog and stand as stud but only one of his testicles dropped). I'm in the process of teaching him to go outside (which isn't a problem, just time consuming) only we were given a pee belt and aren't really sure how useful it is. I can see how it stops him from marking his territory around the house but I've never used one before. Anyone know how these goofy things are supposed to work?
EDIT: Tucker is a year old and getting neutered ASAP! Peewee got neutered when we got him as a puppy.
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 27, 2008 14:03:24 GMT -4
The link works (well, it did for me)
I am never quite sure how to feel about those manuals. Yes, they can be helpful, but I would be worried for pets incorrectly diagnosed by their owners...
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 27, 2008 13:55:26 GMT -4
>>I have no idea about this without photos.<< I plan on posting some, but I haven't had much free time lately. (I'm sure you know what that's like) >>I'm 95% sure that CT's and Habitrails connect.<< I tried to connect the Habitrail tube to the CT tube on the side of the Revolutions, and they fit but they didn't lock together. Since they overlap I think the matter could be solved with duct tape, but I'm going to do more research and try some things before resorting to that. >>CT Revolutions are rubbish. They're just one big wheel with a hidey in the middle.<< I wouldn't be using that as the main cage. I was given these cages kanez.proboards22.com/index.cgi?board=Hab1&action=display&thread=1806 (and a few others, without the bin the habitrail is on) and was planning on connecting the Habitrail to the Revolutions. As for the taming of noname and the further taming of Darko, it's been pretty nonexistent. I've been dog training and that's taking priority. (Only because I don't like cleaning feces off my floor, but that's a rant for another thread) I'm still looking after them, they've always got foods and fresh water! I just haven't had the chance to spend as much time with them as I'd like.
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 24, 2008 21:04:11 GMT -4
I was reading up on the Revolutions, and many people were saying that the tubes are too small for Syrians. I thought that as long as they could get their heads through it would be fine. I'm kind of nervous about the fact that it's got a revolving wire exterior, I was thinking I should put some cardboard over the wire so that their feet don't fall through.
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 24, 2008 1:36:05 GMT -4
Well, I cleaned the boys habitats and put the little one in my room. I waited until he was running in his wheel, then put the ball in his cage and let him crawl into it, closed it up and put it on it's stand. (I like the stand because I can keep my eye on him while I'm cleaning) He seemed to enjoy it, so that's good. Makes my cleaning sessions easier.
I put Darko back into his normal cage. I've always felt it to be a bit small, but he's happy as a clam. Once I fix NP's old one I'll put him in there.
Off Topic: Can Crittertrail and Habitrails connect? I have Megs' old Habitrail cage, and I got the Crittertrail Revolutions thing (on sale for $30 instead of $80 because the lower door broke and had to be wired shut) and I wanted to put them together. (Can I put dwarfs in there? Some people say syrians only, others say dwarfs only) I have many plans for the future of those cages...
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 24, 2008 0:21:21 GMT -4
Ha ha, it's one of two wire wheels that Megs put cardboard on.
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 23, 2008 21:32:46 GMT -4
I managed to get a picture of him in his wheel last night. He seems to enjoy it and it doesn't make too much noise. After the cages are cleaned, I'm moving him upstairs.
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Post by Dezzi on Apr 23, 2008 19:24:45 GMT -4
>>Maybe that one is young?<< I'm not sure how old he is, but he is young. He's only 1/2-3/4 the size of Darko, and they're both Syrians. (That being said, Mr. Delicious [my best friend's escape artist] is from the same litter as Darko and the size of my entire hand. I should find out what she feeds that thing...)
I'm thinking that the location of his cage isn't great. He's in one of the main rooms and I'm worried that it's too noisy. Maybe I should clear a spot on my desk and move him into my room...
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