Good for you for saving them! And... good luck with the rest! :lol:
And with this hamster post...
...I make a liar of myself.
Yeah, I know, this isn't the hamster forum, but all the people I interact with come to the rat forum, so I'll make an announcement here.
I made a mistake and got onto freecycle this morning.
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Daughter tired of hamsters. They need a home. Will include food, cages, bedding, the works. If can't find a home, will get rid of them.
So I called.
Me: How many?
Her: I don't know.
Me: Sex?
Her: I don't know.
Me: How old?
Her: We've had them four months.
Me: Contact with other rodents in 4 months?
Her: No
Me: What kind of hamster?
Her: No clue. Just hamsters.
I went to pick them up, not knowing if they are preggers or not, or how many. When I got there she said her daughter said there had been five. Male, Female and three babies @ 6 weeks old. None have ever been separated. Which means: Male, Post delivery pregnant female, possibly as many as three under age pregnant females (or three under age non pregnant males).
They were hiding under bedding in the tote bin, so I couldn't check on them 'till I got home.
After looking, I only have four hamsters, not five. Near as I can tell they are campbell dwarf hamsters. I am not sure of their sexes still, as they squirm and are fluffy.
One and Two look a little smaller than the others so I'm assuming babies. Three is either the last baby, or possibly dad. I can't tell yet. Number Four is significantly bigger, nippy, and near as I can tell the protective mom.
If I can get them to hold still long enough to examine them, or get a second pair of hands to help me keep them still, I'll figure it out.
I'm such a sucker.
oint:
Yeah, I know, this isn't the hamster forum, but all the people I interact with come to the rat forum, so I'll make an announcement here.
I made a mistake and got onto freecycle this morning.
Post:
Daughter tired of hamsters. They need a home. Will include food, cages, bedding, the works. If can't find a home, will get rid of them.
So I called.
Me: How many?
Her: I don't know.
Me: Sex?
Her: I don't know.
Me: How old?
Her: We've had them four months.
Me: Contact with other rodents in 4 months?
Her: No
Me: What kind of hamster?
Her: No clue. Just hamsters.
I went to pick them up, not knowing if they are preggers or not, or how many. When I got there she said her daughter said there had been five. Male, Female and three babies @ 6 weeks old. None have ever been separated. Which means: Male, Post delivery pregnant female, possibly as many as three under age pregnant females (or three under age non pregnant males).
They were hiding under bedding in the tote bin, so I couldn't check on them 'till I got home.
After looking, I only have four hamsters, not five. Near as I can tell they are campbell dwarf hamsters. I am not sure of their sexes still, as they squirm and are fluffy.
One and Two look a little smaller than the others so I'm assuming babies. Three is either the last baby, or possibly dad. I can't tell yet. Number Four is significantly bigger, nippy, and near as I can tell the protective mom.
If I can get them to hold still long enough to examine them, or get a second pair of hands to help me keep them still, I'll figure it out.
I'm such a sucker.
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Hehe. Fanks!
I think I've got them reliably separated out now. One juve male, 2 juve females, and momma hammy- Or as I'm currently calling them Boy, Patchy, White Ears, and Bitey Black Ears. Names are subject to change later. The mother is very territorial. Stick your hand in the bin and she chases it with a purpose. It's like being hunted by a tiny grey cotton ball. I'm betting she's suffering from progesterone poisoning. I'll know within 21 days.
I think I've got them reliably separated out now. One juve male, 2 juve females, and momma hammy- Or as I'm currently calling them Boy, Patchy, White Ears, and Bitey Black Ears. Names are subject to change later. The mother is very territorial. Stick your hand in the bin and she chases it with a purpose. It's like being hunted by a tiny grey cotton ball. I'm betting she's suffering from progesterone poisoning. I'll know within 21 days.
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Sucker would be the word. Oy.
Though can you blame me?
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Three Females. Momma on left, White Ears hiding in shadow, and Patchy on right. Shneikeys, each one is the size of one of my rats' HEADS.
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Momma Bitey Black Ears
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'Nother shot of the three females.
The male was taking a powder.
Though can you blame me?
Three Females. Momma on left, White Ears hiding in shadow, and Patchy on right. Shneikeys, each one is the size of one of my rats' HEADS.
Momma Bitey Black Ears
'Nother shot of the three females.
The male was taking a powder.
BTW, I LOVE that Kia Hammies commercial, so fun! Now I just need someone to make a Kia Ratties commercial, eh?
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