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I am "boboski." I am 19 years old and live in Colorado.I am a full-time college student, majoring in Equine Science.
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ok, I've decided to get either a hamster or a gerbil. I've done a LOT of research on both but I want opinions from some one who actually has one or the other to give me an opinion. so tell me, Hamster or gerbil?
They're not particularly different, except that gerbils have to live in same-sex pairs and hamsters live by themselves (except for the dwarf hamsters, who also live in pairs). Both hamsters and gerbils are good pets, and have practically the same requirements (food, housing, water). If you get gerbils, be prepared to provide housing large enough for the pair.
Personally, I love hamsters. I think it's wayy easier to bond with a hamster, because gerbils bond with their cagemates--but that's just my experience.
My hamster won't stop chewing on the bars of her cage!
IT'S DRIVING ME NUTS!!!
I know it's because she has a lot of energy, so I let her run around in her ball and stuff and I hold her but as soon as she's back in the cage, she starts chewing on the freakin bars!!!
Anybody know a HUMANE way to get her to stop?
BTW - she does have a wheel in her cage and stuff to chew on.... so I have no idea what else to try.
Bar Chewing is a dangerous activity for a hamster: it can cause brain damage and misaligned teeth. Try rubbing vetegable oil on the bars--hamsters don't like the bitter taste, and it will usually stop them, at least for a while. Provide yummy chew toys--plain dog biscuits and wood chews soaked in apple juice are usually favorites.
Even then, if the bar chewing doesn't stop, you'll need to move your hamster to a ten-gallon aquarium (with a a mesh lid), which usually costs about $15 total.
Good luck to you!
I`m a sort of a good singer but and I`ve been practicing none stop but how can I make my voice sound alot better?
You should try taking voice lessons from a professional singer. There are mechanics to singing and producing a good sound that you simply can't teach yourself. I took voice lessons for half a year and my voice improved drastically: I can now sing high notes, sing loudly, and produce a good sound. You can also join a choir (either one at school, church, or anywhere you can find one).
Whatever you decide to do, make sure that it's something you have fun doing. There's no point in it if you don't enjoy it! ;)
I am getting a hamster in 2 days and I was going to get a Dalmation hamster but I would love to know any other breeds people reccomend that I could find in a pet store. Thanks!
Most of these "breeds" you see in the pet store are acutally just varieties: different colors of the same species. There are only two major breeds of hamster you will find in a pet store: the Campbell's dwarf and the Syrian.
Campbell's Dwarves (also called Siberian Dwarves) are littler and like to be kept in same-sex pairs. They do tend to be a little more nippy than Syrians, and are a lot quicker, but they're still great pets.
Syrians are the bigger ones you see all the time. They're the ones with all the nicknames: Teddy Bears, Dalmations, Black Bears, Panda Bears, Fancy Hamster, and so on. The nicknames are all so a pet store can charge more for these "rare" hamsters. They live by themselves, unlike the dwarves. These hamsters are my favorites. They're very gentle and sweet, and they're my recommendation.
Of course, the important thing is that you pick out a hamster who is healthy and friendly. You'll likely go to the pet store and find one who is so sweet and adorable that you'll just fall in love right away!
My male hamster died in march and my friends male hamster died in May. she recently got a female hamster and says that the girls are more energetic and sweet then males. I always thought boys were nicer than girls? I would like a girl better but I want to get the nicest gender. What should I choose?
Each animal has its own personality. And you can't judge how a hamster will be simply by gender. Personally, I've had better luck with females--they definitely seem more gentle and sweet than those rowdy males. But males do mellow out with age, and no matter which you choose, you will be happy somehow or another. If you aren't sure which you want to choose, I suggest you simply pick out the nicest, sweetest hamster you can find.