Dora’s thread

[Jain]

She really is beautiful such a lot of character in such a tiny creature

 

[hamster lover 123]

Yes, Dora is very active in the night. Looking at the camera, she is on her wheel for hours at a time I only ever see her emerge late at night and early in the morning.

 

[Maz]

It's nice she comes out in the morning. It might change over time and she might come out in the afternoons sometimes as well.

 

[ilguy]

What a great update, and love the way she peeking out from under the ramp. That's exciting she's okay with your hand, must be a friendly Robo indeed

 

[hamster lover 123]

Dora is having fun on her new wheel tonight

 

[Steve]

Hello Dora! Lovely photo. She looks so tiny in her big new wheel!

 

[Maz]

Lovely She really does look tiny in that wheel Has she run in it yet?

 

[Socks' Mum]

I've heard that bigger wheels are safer as they turn more slowly and stay under control more easily

 

[Maz]

I think also they just run in them easier That is a good point though Socks Mum - a larger wheel will have less rotations for the same distance run. The hamster can run just as fast. I'm still trying to get my head round whether or not it would spin more slowly! I would think it would spin at the same speed, but have less rotations due to the size - I might be wrong!

 

[hamster lover 123]

Yes, she’s had a run and seems to love it I have also heard that bigger wheels are safer for them

 

[Socks' Mum]

I think also they just run in them easier That is a good point though Socks Mum - a larger wheel will have less rotations for the same distance run. The hamster can run just as fast. I'm still trying to get my head round whether or not it would spin more slowly! I would think it would spin at the same speed, but have less rotations due to the size - I might be wrong!

Hamster physics I hope you find the answer!
Socks:

 

[RescuedOne]

She is a beautiful girl! So glad she is settling in with you.

 

[hamster lover 123]

Dora living her best life She loves her Omlet multi-entry hide!

 

[Maz]

She's beautiful Is that her having some out of cage time? I think those Omlet multichamber hides are great. We should have more cardboard hamster products available! (Maybe not cardboard wheels though)

 

[hamster lover 123]

Yes, she enjoys being in the playpen I’d really like to get her out a bit more though, she is a sleepy girl and tends to come out when everyone is going to sleep! I agree, cardboard hamster products are great for them to play with, Fifi likes the house with carrot sprinkles on top from P@H and I like making them things from old boxes to hide in.

 

[Maz]

Mine love the carrot topped cottages too

 

[ilguy]

May I suggest adding some bedding to her hide in the playpen? It can help when they feel like a little break, but still want to be out of their enclosure longer.

 

[Maz]

That's a nice idea I haven't tried that before - does it get very messy?

 

[Hammie-O]

Oh yes, Winnie is a big fan of the carrot house from pets at home too, and I like it cuz it looks cool.

& I think Omelette are great, my previous cage was from them and it was a dream to clean. I'm currently waiting on a playpen to come from them. Hopefully that's just as nice.

Also I noticed they do.. chicken hi - Vis.

I'm a bit sad that my life choices haven't yet led me to buying these, but nice to know the option is there

 

[Socks' Mum]

Oh yes, Winnie is a big fan of the carrot house from pets at home too, and I like it cuz it looks cool.

& I think Omelette are great, my previous cage was from them and it was a dream to clean. I'm currently waiting on a playpen to come from them. Hopefully that's just as nice.

Also I noticed they do.. chicken hi - Vis.

I'm a bit sad that my life choices haven't yet led me to buying these, but nice to know the option is there
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Love the chicken hi Vis, very cute and useful. I have the new Omlet cage. It's very nice. The wheel is great, nice and light and quick.