Hi I'm a newbie😊 x

[Vanessa1]

I've refreshed his water this morning, should I change his food or would it be better to leave it
They gave me the food he had at the time so that it was familiar for him. I don't want to cause him any distress? Ness

 

[Maz]

I am so sorry about Henry . And lovely news that you have your hammy. I am sure he will bring you joy. I would keep the food you were given initially, and gradually change it over in a couple of weeks, so he adjusts It is better to be a bit cautious with changes of diet with baby hamsters.

 

[Roborovskis r us]

Thank you so much for that means a lot, the enclosure is ready completely can't really do any more here's some pictures.its a Bucatstate 3.0 1200 I've taken my sprays out of the freezer to defrost. Ness

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This looks amazing !

 

[Roborovskis r us]

Just read about Henry. So sorry. It's so hard when a pet passes. Great news you got yr hammy , and yr doing so good , letting him settle in first. I am sure he will help to ease the pain of losing Henry. Xx looking forward to the pics when you manage to get some. X

 

[Socks' Mum]

Rest easy at the bridge sweet Henry
Congratulations on your little hammy coming home with you ❤

 

[Vanessa1]

Good morning everyone, I'm being very well behaved and letting teddy settle in. We put a camera in before we got him and I'm so glad we did I can watch the recording in the morning and see what he's been up to. He's absolutely fascinated with his wheel, he must do miles. I think I'd worry about him if I didn't have the camera it was very cheap but a bonus at the moment. Patience is key I know I just didn't realise how little I had ha ha Ness

 

[Maz]

Aw that sounds great. Yes it really helps with a hamstercam when you don't see them at first. I found that particularly when I had a robo - I had to have patience for about 3 weeks there but could watch him on the nightcam

 

[Vanessa1]

Morning everyone, should I clean his toilet sand or is that wrong at this time ? I'm hovering not sure. Ness

 

[Vanessa1]

Thank you for answering I'm so glad I joined the forum. Just to feel that if you have any doubts you can ask. Ness

 

[Vanessa1]

Can I ask what time of day is best to put out their fresh food, I've been. doing it in the morning, but finding it's just sitting there till late at night when he gets up, obviously I'm hoping to see him earlier in the day eventually but I'm not sure what to do now! Ness

 

[Maz]

Hi . Sorry it seems a bit quiet at the moment - I think it's been all the nice weather! Usual thing is to try not to disturb anything for the first two weeks while they are settling in. If it's a sand potty it's usually fine to empty it out say once a week Best done while the hamster is asleep. If it's his sand bath he's peeing in, you can use a little sieve to scoop out any wet patches maybe once a week. But the sand does tend to soak it up well and reduce the odour.

Now you have your little hammy, it might be nice to start a thread for him Some of us have a hamster's own thread/diary thread for updates on them, photos, and so on, that others follow As he's a Syrian it would be in the Syrian hamster section. You can call it whatever you want - All about Ted, Ted's adventures etc etc. Or just Ted's thread.

 

[Maz]

Those little paws!

 

[Vanessa1]

Thank you for your advice I appreciate it Ness

 

[Vanessa1]

I've got some Bunny Dream expert food coming tomorrow, do I have to freeze it to ensure no bugs and can I mix it with hamster helper food or should I put it separately. Ness

 

[Maz]

It's a good idea to freeze it for a week

 

[Vanessa1]

Thank you I will do thatNess

 

[Vanessa1]

When I watch the night camera footage in the morning's , I'm noticing that Teddy is keeping to a very small area of his enclosure. He literally goes from his house to his wheel does forty miles back to house eats drinks then bed. Have I got his enclosure wrong or could it be because he comes from a small area cage and he's got to adjust Ness

 

[Maz]

It's probably just because he's a baby and he's excited about his wheel and not interested in anything else Would love to see the video

 

[Vanessa1]

I will download a video for you when I get a chance, also that illusive photo of Teddy when he plays ball? Ness

 

[Vanessa1]

Look who I caught...TEDDY!