I need a horse trailer, but only have a Honda Odyssey and a Toyota Highlander and cant afford a truck. Are they any good? What is there average price? Do you think my cars would work? Thanks!
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In my opinion, you are just asking for trouble with trying to tow a trailer of any kind with the two vehicles you have. You really need a truck for towing any kind of a heavy load. That is what they are made for. Cars are only good for a short distance with a lighter trailer. (think very small Uhaul). I do not think that you could haul your horse safely with a car or that your car would last very long under these conditions. You may want to think about trading them on for a truck. Good Luck
Yes they would work. You should weigh your horse(s) and look in your cars manual book and look at the maximum weight it can hold! Also weigh the trailer when you get it.
Brenderup trailers have a great reputation. I believe they are excellently made. But they are not cheap!!
Even with a Brenderup you will need to seriously consider weight and wheel base length before you can decide if it's safe to pull your horse with your car. Talk to someone who's experienced with horse trailers.
Good luck!
Monday, May 24, 2010
Has anybody ever dealt with an eye injury with their horse?
I never in my years with horses have dealt with an eye injury. My mare started tearing up about about two weeks ago and her eye would run. I thought perhaps allergies, and she didn't seem to be in pain, so I didn't think much of it. But it continued, so today I had the vet out to look at her.
She has an ulcer on her eye and has to take both a pill and and have cream in her eye 4 times a day. She still has sight in the eye and the vet seems to think she'll be okay and we caught it early, but I guess I just want some reassurance an ulcer will clear up with proper care and be fine. I feel really bad that I didn't recognize it as an injury at first and wasted time having a vet look at her. If anybody else has dealt with eye injuries in horses or knows of a good resource in which to get information, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
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I have had this happen twice to two different horses over the years and yes it should clear up and been fine. The biggest thing is getting the cream in the eye properly. And you almost have to call the vet since the cream is an antibiotic that they prescribe. And most want to see the animal before handing out the meds. So you did everything just right.
She has an ulcer on her eye and has to take both a pill and and have cream in her eye 4 times a day. She still has sight in the eye and the vet seems to think she'll be okay and we caught it early, but I guess I just want some reassurance an ulcer will clear up with proper care and be fine. I feel really bad that I didn't recognize it as an injury at first and wasted time having a vet look at her. If anybody else has dealt with eye injuries in horses or knows of a good resource in which to get information, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.
Answers:
I have had this happen twice to two different horses over the years and yes it should clear up and been fine. The biggest thing is getting the cream in the eye properly. And you almost have to call the vet since the cream is an antibiotic that they prescribe. And most want to see the animal before handing out the meds. So you did everything just right.
HaMsTeRs???>???
Will a pets store buy hamsters or take them if i give the hamsters to them or do i need something like a vet .. document saying that its healthy or anything like that ???
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Pet stores get their hamsters from a specific ''breeder''. They're not allowed, by the corporation, to accept hamsters from just anyone. If they accepted your hamsters, they wouldn't be able to sell them, they'd basically have a ''free to good home'' sign on them.
Check your local shelters %26 rescues to see if they will take in your hamsters.
Petco may take them the petco near me takes them and puts them up for adoption but you dont get payed. Or you could check out petfinder www.petfinder.com
If you bring them to the pet store they will accept them back. They will put them up for adoption. Blame it on them. :) They will gladly accept them back but won't pay you for them. If you want to sell them you have to do that for yourself.
Answers:
Pet stores get their hamsters from a specific ''breeder''. They're not allowed, by the corporation, to accept hamsters from just anyone. If they accepted your hamsters, they wouldn't be able to sell them, they'd basically have a ''free to good home'' sign on them.
Check your local shelters %26 rescues to see if they will take in your hamsters.
Petco may take them the petco near me takes them and puts them up for adoption but you dont get payed. Or you could check out petfinder www.petfinder.com
If you bring them to the pet store they will accept them back. They will put them up for adoption. Blame it on them. :) They will gladly accept them back but won't pay you for them. If you want to sell them you have to do that for yourself.
Hamsters??!?
i have a mean hamster named Newman, how do i get him to be nice
Answers:
How old is newman and when did you get him.
Also what breed is he?
If you have a new hamster- here's some advice.
1. give him time to adjust to his surroundings. Don't try to handle him right away. Just make sure that you spend time talking to him, get him use to your presence, even if you pass him on the way to the bathroom talk to him. Even if he's sleeping say something.
this will get him use to your presence and your voice.
2. start slow when physically interacting. Put your hand in the cage and let him sniff you- offer a treat from your hand, don't pick him up right away- if he bites you don't yell or jerk your hand away.. just say "Gentle" as you slowly retract your hand.
3. when it comes time to pick them up (usually after a few days of letting them adjust and get use to you), pick him up slowly from an area he is most comfortable. (Mine likes me to pick up up from his petting center rather than reaching into his cage and pulling him out through the door. He must feel more secure.
cup him in both hand securly- but don't squeeze. Get on the floor and hold him close to you so he knows you're not going to drop him, and if you accidentally do- it won't have as far to fall.
if he nips you out of fear the first couple of times, just take a deep breath and resist the urge to drop him.
after a while of taking it slow and getting him to trust you- he'll be like my black bear hammie.
Doki Doki will follow me around the house like a puppy dog when he's in his roll about ball... and if he hears my voice even when sleeping, he'll get excited and run out to greet me.
I've even had him come to me in his roll about ball when I call his name. So he even came to learn his name.
don't worry it will come.
Now... if you have a dwarf hammie like a Russian white or black russian.. that could take a LOT of time.
The males are extremely agressive. I've been attacked by one even though I was just putting his food in his cage way on the other side. He went out of his way to attack.
All the russian breeds I've come across have been pretty nasty. Some are tamable... some males aren't. Its the nature of the breed. But for the ones that can be tamable... it just takes more time than usual, lots of patience, and working on it every day.
Chinese Dwarf Hammies can also be nippy- but only when they're scared or hungry. they're generally very docile.
Winter Whites seem to be the easiest of the dwarfs to train... but I notice they're attracted to shiney things, because they allways nip me accidentally when trying to take off my bracelets or the pink sparkly ring I wear on my middle finger.
just take it slow and give it time. And it will happen.
if things don't improve, you may want to consider taking it to a vet, as he may have some underlying health issues. Sometimes grumpiness can be from not feeling well.
Keep an eye on his tail. Stress can cause a condition known as "wet tail." Its basically diarrhea, which gets caked all over the pootie area and makes the tail look wet. If this ever occurs, go to a vet as it can be deadly in the first 24 hours of symptoms!!! have a bottle of Dritail nearby. Dritail is a weak antibiotic that generally doesn't cure- just helps slow the symptoms. This will be good on say- a weekend when your vet is closed until you can get in to see the vet.
they're also suseptable to overgrown teeth. Make sure they have lots of chew toys and block food to promote good teeth health.
on a side note: Newman seems the perfect name for a grumpy puss. It just seems to fit. Lol.
offer him a treat let him come to you. keep doing this and things should change in time. hamsters are really timid. i have 4 hamsters and when i got them as baby's i just keeped doing the same thing over and now they are really good pets. they never bite.
Answers:
How old is newman and when did you get him.
Also what breed is he?
If you have a new hamster- here's some advice.
1. give him time to adjust to his surroundings. Don't try to handle him right away. Just make sure that you spend time talking to him, get him use to your presence, even if you pass him on the way to the bathroom talk to him. Even if he's sleeping say something.
this will get him use to your presence and your voice.
2. start slow when physically interacting. Put your hand in the cage and let him sniff you- offer a treat from your hand, don't pick him up right away- if he bites you don't yell or jerk your hand away.. just say "Gentle" as you slowly retract your hand.
3. when it comes time to pick them up (usually after a few days of letting them adjust and get use to you), pick him up slowly from an area he is most comfortable. (Mine likes me to pick up up from his petting center rather than reaching into his cage and pulling him out through the door. He must feel more secure.
cup him in both hand securly- but don't squeeze. Get on the floor and hold him close to you so he knows you're not going to drop him, and if you accidentally do- it won't have as far to fall.
if he nips you out of fear the first couple of times, just take a deep breath and resist the urge to drop him.
after a while of taking it slow and getting him to trust you- he'll be like my black bear hammie.
Doki Doki will follow me around the house like a puppy dog when he's in his roll about ball... and if he hears my voice even when sleeping, he'll get excited and run out to greet me.
I've even had him come to me in his roll about ball when I call his name. So he even came to learn his name.
don't worry it will come.
Now... if you have a dwarf hammie like a Russian white or black russian.. that could take a LOT of time.
The males are extremely agressive. I've been attacked by one even though I was just putting his food in his cage way on the other side. He went out of his way to attack.
All the russian breeds I've come across have been pretty nasty. Some are tamable... some males aren't. Its the nature of the breed. But for the ones that can be tamable... it just takes more time than usual, lots of patience, and working on it every day.
Chinese Dwarf Hammies can also be nippy- but only when they're scared or hungry. they're generally very docile.
Winter Whites seem to be the easiest of the dwarfs to train... but I notice they're attracted to shiney things, because they allways nip me accidentally when trying to take off my bracelets or the pink sparkly ring I wear on my middle finger.
just take it slow and give it time. And it will happen.
if things don't improve, you may want to consider taking it to a vet, as he may have some underlying health issues. Sometimes grumpiness can be from not feeling well.
Keep an eye on his tail. Stress can cause a condition known as "wet tail." Its basically diarrhea, which gets caked all over the pootie area and makes the tail look wet. If this ever occurs, go to a vet as it can be deadly in the first 24 hours of symptoms!!! have a bottle of Dritail nearby. Dritail is a weak antibiotic that generally doesn't cure- just helps slow the symptoms. This will be good on say- a weekend when your vet is closed until you can get in to see the vet.
they're also suseptable to overgrown teeth. Make sure they have lots of chew toys and block food to promote good teeth health.
on a side note: Newman seems the perfect name for a grumpy puss. It just seems to fit. Lol.
offer him a treat let him come to you. keep doing this and things should change in time. hamsters are really timid. i have 4 hamsters and when i got them as baby's i just keeped doing the same thing over and now they are really good pets. they never bite.
Hamsters??!?
i have a mean hamster named Newman, how do i get him to be nice
Answers:
i have two little dwarf hamsters and one of them was quite mean when i first got him. what i would do is...
1. hold him every day, hamsters do not stay tame you have to hold them ALOT,
2. be gentile and make shure he sees you before you pick him up, if he bites you then do not jump or drop the poor hamster, just hold him gentely still
3. another way is to put a treat in your hand and wait for him to come to your hand, hunger always over comes fear!
If hes mean...well...shoot. i would thump the little bastard if it bit me and say NO everytime and then maybe he might learn from that?? I'm scared of them...but I like to watch them in their cage run around and play. good luck to ya..and i really do love animals im just scared of hamsters.take care
Some how the hampster has been hurt when someone has picked him up. This is what I do to a mean hamster. I buy a pr of leather gloves. Rub them in his poop to get the scent on them. Pick him up with the gloves and feed him a treat. Do this for a week. After a week take off one glove after picking him up. (make sure you wash your hands well) the scent on your hands could bother him. Feed him a treat with your bear hand.
I hope this works for you.
handle him daily.
if he bites you, don't take him out of the cage, put a glove that he can't bite through on and put your hand in there. pet him or give him treats then take your hand out. do this regularly until he stops trying to bite. once he stops trying to bite you, do the same thing, but without the glove. if you can do this over a period of time without him biting, then you can start taking him out of the cage.
sometimes thats how they are what kind is it? The syrians are easier to handle than the smaller ones. Try getting it an exercise ball to run in, put it near the exit of cage so u don't have to handle it right away. if it dosn't get better get brid of it.
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hold him more...and if that doesnt work thump him on the head
just show a lot of care. NEVER HIT YOUR HAMPSTER. they will be more aggressive. show it love and nurturing every day
alana
www.myspace.com/alana_trustfat...
Electric shock!
Answers:
i have two little dwarf hamsters and one of them was quite mean when i first got him. what i would do is...
1. hold him every day, hamsters do not stay tame you have to hold them ALOT,
2. be gentile and make shure he sees you before you pick him up, if he bites you then do not jump or drop the poor hamster, just hold him gentely still
3. another way is to put a treat in your hand and wait for him to come to your hand, hunger always over comes fear!
If hes mean...well...shoot. i would thump the little bastard if it bit me and say NO everytime and then maybe he might learn from that?? I'm scared of them...but I like to watch them in their cage run around and play. good luck to ya..and i really do love animals im just scared of hamsters.take care
Some how the hampster has been hurt when someone has picked him up. This is what I do to a mean hamster. I buy a pr of leather gloves. Rub them in his poop to get the scent on them. Pick him up with the gloves and feed him a treat. Do this for a week. After a week take off one glove after picking him up. (make sure you wash your hands well) the scent on your hands could bother him. Feed him a treat with your bear hand.
I hope this works for you.
handle him daily.
if he bites you, don't take him out of the cage, put a glove that he can't bite through on and put your hand in there. pet him or give him treats then take your hand out. do this regularly until he stops trying to bite. once he stops trying to bite you, do the same thing, but without the glove. if you can do this over a period of time without him biting, then you can start taking him out of the cage.
sometimes thats how they are what kind is it? The syrians are easier to handle than the smaller ones. Try getting it an exercise ball to run in, put it near the exit of cage so u don't have to handle it right away. if it dosn't get better get brid of it.
cccccccccoooooooollllll
hold him more...and if that doesnt work thump him on the head
just show a lot of care. NEVER HIT YOUR HAMPSTER. they will be more aggressive. show it love and nurturing every day
alana
www.myspace.com/alana_trustfat...
Electric shock!
Hamsters.?
ok i've had a hamster for about a month now and all I've been feeding him is regular hamster food from the bag. i was wondering if i can give him veggies. like carrots and broccoli?
Answers:
Check out this site for safe foods >> http://www.hamsterific.com/hamsteruniver...
Carrots and Brocoli? I don't think so... why don't give it sunflower seeds?
Give him veggies and fruits. Just give him small amounts and DO NOT give them:high citrus fruits(oranges, lemons, limes)(strawberries and grapes are okay but only in TINY pieces) and DO NOT give them green veggies like lettuce or broccoli. Thats about it for things not to do though. So have fun and play with your hammy alot.
[x]melanieinuyasha
I WROTE THIS, I JUST PUT IT UP ON THE WRONG ACCOUNT, SORRY:Give him veggies and fruits. Just give him small amounts and DO NOT give them:high citrus fruits(oranges, lemons, limes)(strawberries and grapes are okay but only in TINY pieces) and DO NOT give them green veggies like lettuce or broccoli. Thats about it for things not to do though. So have fun and play with your hammy alot.
[x]melanieinuyasha
My hamster loves raw steak and cat droppings. As long as I don't mention Richard Gere he gets along with everyone just fine.
yep, they like all kinds of things. Carrots, broccoli, cabbage (NO LETTUCE), apples, banannas, various nuts, grapes, and oddly enough some like meat!
Yes they do like those things. Cut them to pieces they can hold and chew on though. I also used to give mine crackers. The ones without salt. They loved vegetables.
Yes you can feed it veggies.Lettuce is okay in small amounts though it has little nutritional values.Carrots are fine and so is broccoli.Fruits are ok to feed to them as well.Just remember treats are fine just don't over due it and never give them more then they could eat right then.Stored fruits or veggies will rot.Don't give them any manufactured sweets that are meant for humans.Don't feed them Plants that are toxic such as tomato leafs.
Answers:
Check out this site for safe foods >> http://www.hamsterific.com/hamsteruniver...
Carrots and Brocoli? I don't think so... why don't give it sunflower seeds?
Give him veggies and fruits. Just give him small amounts and DO NOT give them:high citrus fruits(oranges, lemons, limes)(strawberries and grapes are okay but only in TINY pieces) and DO NOT give them green veggies like lettuce or broccoli. Thats about it for things not to do though. So have fun and play with your hammy alot.
[x]melanieinuyasha
I WROTE THIS, I JUST PUT IT UP ON THE WRONG ACCOUNT, SORRY:Give him veggies and fruits. Just give him small amounts and DO NOT give them:high citrus fruits(oranges, lemons, limes)(strawberries and grapes are okay but only in TINY pieces) and DO NOT give them green veggies like lettuce or broccoli. Thats about it for things not to do though. So have fun and play with your hammy alot.
[x]melanieinuyasha
My hamster loves raw steak and cat droppings. As long as I don't mention Richard Gere he gets along with everyone just fine.
yep, they like all kinds of things. Carrots, broccoli, cabbage (NO LETTUCE), apples, banannas, various nuts, grapes, and oddly enough some like meat!
Yes they do like those things. Cut them to pieces they can hold and chew on though. I also used to give mine crackers. The ones without salt. They loved vegetables.
Yes you can feed it veggies.Lettuce is okay in small amounts though it has little nutritional values.Carrots are fine and so is broccoli.Fruits are ok to feed to them as well.Just remember treats are fine just don't over due it and never give them more then they could eat right then.Stored fruits or veggies will rot.Don't give them any manufactured sweets that are meant for humans.Don't feed them Plants that are toxic such as tomato leafs.
Hamsters..?
I have a few questions about hamsters..
What is the life expectancy?
What do they eat?
Are they "easy" pets to care for?
Are they aggressive?
Are they reccommended for small children?
Any additional information would be great
Thanks!
Answers:
Hamsters usually live up to three years with good care.
When feeding your hamster it's best to get a bag of food from the store. The bags usually consist of seeds, dried vegatables and fruit pieces. They have treats with vitamins available for hamsters too. They need about a teaspoon of food when they are small.
They are easy to care for, their cages need to be cleaned once every 5 days or so. Fresh water and fresh water daily is needed.
There are many type of hamsters. Teddy bears seem to be most docile whereas dwarf hamsters have attitudes.
I would say a kid past 8 or so can have a hamster. A hamster as a pet does take time. Watering, feeding and the responsibilty of cleaning the cage should be done by the kid and if they don't have time, are not willing or capable to do this they don't need a pet just yet.
Your local library should have books if you need more information and then again the store where you purchase your hamster should have guideline sheets to help you care for your pet. Google hamsters and you'll get all kinds of information.
Have fun with your new pet. : )
depending on what type of hamster their life expectancy varies...dwarf hamster may only live up to 2 years whereas teddy bear hamster up to 4 years...you can buy them ready prepared hamster food made of various seeds, dry fruits and veggies...but its also important to feed them fresh fruits and veggies for optimal health...stay away from citrus though...they are very easy to care for and prefer to be left alone...they usually sleep during the day and are active at night so if you dont want to be kept away dont keep them in ur bedroom...they are known to bite and will take some time to be tames so dont stick your fingers in the cage at first...just start slowly appraoching the hamster and petting him from up top and once he becomes accustomes to that u can start trying to pick him up...this may take a couple of months...i would not reccomend them for small children unless u make sure that they are tamed first and that your kinds will not want to constantly play with the hamster...you can get them a clear plastic ball for them to run around the house in and i guess the kids could play with them that way...
Hamsters usually live for 2 to 3 years...
They easiest way to feed them is to get a hamster diet from a pet store...it's maily seeds, but they eat many veggies and fruits too...
Agression...they tend to be agressive because they are scared...the bigger the hamster they less aggresive it's going to be...
I wouldnt recomend them for small children, because if sqeezed or frightended they will bite...and it's painfull to adults let alone a small child...
Personally I recommend a rat...they live longer, are easiely tained and are not agressive...
Hamsters:
http://www.hamsters.co.uk/
http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/kid...
Rats:
http://www.petrat.info/
http://www.fatratcentral.com/
http://www.dapper.com.au/index.htm...
Some sites to help you out...I hope you take this into consideration...
Hope this helps...GOOD LUCK!!!
Hamsters live for about 3-5 years, they eat sunflower seeds, vegetables, and bird seed. They are really good pets for beginners, They aren't very aggressive, and I highly recommend them for young and small children. Hamsters also if I remember correctly like to be rubbed with fingernails behind the ears and on the tummy.
The life expectancy for a teddy bear hamster is about 3 years, they are pretty easy to care for [water bottle, food, weekly bedding changes] If kept in pairs they can fight, especially male/male pairs. I think that for a small child (under 8) you may be better off with a rabbit or guinea pig, but if you really want a hamster I would suggest a teddy bear one, not a dwarf hamster (they can be nippy).
I have owned hamsters for years and can help you with any other questions you may have, feel free to email me.
gklevis41@yahoo.com
1.it matters how small it is the smaller the small its life will be, 2.hamster pelets3. yes they are esay, 4.some are and 5. i would say 7+ in age
Syrians: (Teddy Bears,Black Bears) and Dwarfs live around two-four years.
They eat Hamster mix! They like pumpkin seeds,sunflower seeds,carrots,apples,lettuce and they enjoy nibbling on wood, its good for their teeth.
They can nibble,and bite. Even draw blood. Usually when they arn't handled though, and some are just fiesty, but they are loving.
I'd recommend a Teddy Bear Ham for a small child, because thye don't bite as much, and are extrememly cuddly, very cute, soft. And love to be held and played with.
Hamsters are wonderful pets, they need basic care:
Clean Cage,
Room,
Attention,
Love,
Food,
Lots of water.
I have two, and almost all my friends have at least one. Very fun, entertaining. Most bang for the buck!
i had a hamster and there life expectancy is 3 or 4 years i think. they eat carrots (mini) and food you buy at the pet store. they are not aggressive and great with children! they are really sweet but fast so dont let them get loose in the house!
It really depends on what hamster you get. The dwarf hamster is not recommended for children because they often bit. Although the Chinese dwarf hamster is not a biter. They are hard to find and they are FRAGILE. The other type of hamster is they golden or Syrian hamster. They are much more loving and they love to play around with you. They cost around $20(hamster),food 10 dollars,cage 35-100 dollars,bedding 15-30 dollars,cage accessories 50 dollars (toys,house,wheel,water bottle,food bowl). Some people think they are easy to take care of but you need to clean there cage every week, change water bottle every day along with food. Your cage should be away from drafts or direct sunlight. I like ten gallon tanks,but a cage from pet smart will do. Unless you want breeding keep same sex only! Dwarf hamsters can live in pairs, but Syrian hammies can only live alone. Most hamster can live 1.5-3 years if taken care of properly.
What is the life expectancy?
What do they eat?
Are they "easy" pets to care for?
Are they aggressive?
Are they reccommended for small children?
Any additional information would be great
Thanks!
Answers:
Hamsters usually live up to three years with good care.
When feeding your hamster it's best to get a bag of food from the store. The bags usually consist of seeds, dried vegatables and fruit pieces. They have treats with vitamins available for hamsters too. They need about a teaspoon of food when they are small.
They are easy to care for, their cages need to be cleaned once every 5 days or so. Fresh water and fresh water daily is needed.
There are many type of hamsters. Teddy bears seem to be most docile whereas dwarf hamsters have attitudes.
I would say a kid past 8 or so can have a hamster. A hamster as a pet does take time. Watering, feeding and the responsibilty of cleaning the cage should be done by the kid and if they don't have time, are not willing or capable to do this they don't need a pet just yet.
Your local library should have books if you need more information and then again the store where you purchase your hamster should have guideline sheets to help you care for your pet. Google hamsters and you'll get all kinds of information.
Have fun with your new pet. : )
depending on what type of hamster their life expectancy varies...dwarf hamster may only live up to 2 years whereas teddy bear hamster up to 4 years...you can buy them ready prepared hamster food made of various seeds, dry fruits and veggies...but its also important to feed them fresh fruits and veggies for optimal health...stay away from citrus though...they are very easy to care for and prefer to be left alone...they usually sleep during the day and are active at night so if you dont want to be kept away dont keep them in ur bedroom...they are known to bite and will take some time to be tames so dont stick your fingers in the cage at first...just start slowly appraoching the hamster and petting him from up top and once he becomes accustomes to that u can start trying to pick him up...this may take a couple of months...i would not reccomend them for small children unless u make sure that they are tamed first and that your kinds will not want to constantly play with the hamster...you can get them a clear plastic ball for them to run around the house in and i guess the kids could play with them that way...
Hamsters usually live for 2 to 3 years...
They easiest way to feed them is to get a hamster diet from a pet store...it's maily seeds, but they eat many veggies and fruits too...
Agression...they tend to be agressive because they are scared...the bigger the hamster they less aggresive it's going to be...
I wouldnt recomend them for small children, because if sqeezed or frightended they will bite...and it's painfull to adults let alone a small child...
Personally I recommend a rat...they live longer, are easiely tained and are not agressive...
Hamsters:
http://www.hamsters.co.uk/
http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/kid...
Rats:
http://www.petrat.info/
http://www.fatratcentral.com/
http://www.dapper.com.au/index.htm...
Some sites to help you out...I hope you take this into consideration...
Hope this helps...GOOD LUCK!!!
Hamsters live for about 3-5 years, they eat sunflower seeds, vegetables, and bird seed. They are really good pets for beginners, They aren't very aggressive, and I highly recommend them for young and small children. Hamsters also if I remember correctly like to be rubbed with fingernails behind the ears and on the tummy.
The life expectancy for a teddy bear hamster is about 3 years, they are pretty easy to care for [water bottle, food, weekly bedding changes] If kept in pairs they can fight, especially male/male pairs. I think that for a small child (under 8) you may be better off with a rabbit or guinea pig, but if you really want a hamster I would suggest a teddy bear one, not a dwarf hamster (they can be nippy).
I have owned hamsters for years and can help you with any other questions you may have, feel free to email me.
gklevis41@yahoo.com
1.it matters how small it is the smaller the small its life will be, 2.hamster pelets3. yes they are esay, 4.some are and 5. i would say 7+ in age
Syrians: (Teddy Bears,Black Bears) and Dwarfs live around two-four years.
They eat Hamster mix! They like pumpkin seeds,sunflower seeds,carrots,apples,lettuce and they enjoy nibbling on wood, its good for their teeth.
They can nibble,and bite. Even draw blood. Usually when they arn't handled though, and some are just fiesty, but they are loving.
I'd recommend a Teddy Bear Ham for a small child, because thye don't bite as much, and are extrememly cuddly, very cute, soft. And love to be held and played with.
Hamsters are wonderful pets, they need basic care:
Clean Cage,
Room,
Attention,
Love,
Food,
Lots of water.
I have two, and almost all my friends have at least one. Very fun, entertaining. Most bang for the buck!
i had a hamster and there life expectancy is 3 or 4 years i think. they eat carrots (mini) and food you buy at the pet store. they are not aggressive and great with children! they are really sweet but fast so dont let them get loose in the house!
It really depends on what hamster you get. The dwarf hamster is not recommended for children because they often bit. Although the Chinese dwarf hamster is not a biter. They are hard to find and they are FRAGILE. The other type of hamster is they golden or Syrian hamster. They are much more loving and they love to play around with you. They cost around $20(hamster),food 10 dollars,cage 35-100 dollars,bedding 15-30 dollars,cage accessories 50 dollars (toys,house,wheel,water bottle,food bowl). Some people think they are easy to take care of but you need to clean there cage every week, change water bottle every day along with food. Your cage should be away from drafts or direct sunlight. I like ten gallon tanks,but a cage from pet smart will do. Unless you want breeding keep same sex only! Dwarf hamsters can live in pairs, but Syrian hammies can only live alone. Most hamster can live 1.5-3 years if taken care of properly.
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