A is For Active

Teddy’s Post!

Hi! I said I would post more often and I never did, did I? So I had an idea that would (hopefully) make me post more.

You probably heard of the April A-Z blog challenge thing, did you? I don’t feel like waiting ‘til April, so I’m gonna do it now. Maybe I won’t get to do it everyday. But I’m gonna keep doing it ‘til it is finished.  But whatever, I’m gonna start with A.                       A is for Active

Yes, hamsters are very active. Did you know they could run up to 7 miles or more on their wheel in one night? (Now you know.)So it is important to have a wheel and a ball for your hamster. I didn’t have a wheel before I got the extension for Teddy’s cage, because there was no room for a wheel along with her other stuff. If I had put a wheel in her cage, there would be no free space there. That’s why I put her in her ball every day. Even if you have a wheel, (which I do now) you should always put the hamster in a ball at least twice a week, so s/he can get used to his/her surroundings. If possible, put him/her in the ball once every day. Only leave the hamster in the ball for a period of 15-20 minutes, but if you don’t have a wheel, or you are cleaning out the cage, 30 minutes is ok. Just be careful, because there is a lot of dangers in your house that could easily harm your hamster.

Always:  

·      Make sure the lid of the ball is secured tightly.You don’t want to find your hamster having a snooze under the sofa!

·      Close all front/back doors, as lots of hamsters have  been seen having a merry roll down the road!

·      Keep an eye on your hamster when s/he is in the ball.

·      Cheak for cracks before you put your hamster in the ball.

Never: 

·      Let a cat or dog near your hammy when s/he is in the ball.This could frighten your hamster and even lead to longterm stress or injury.

·      Put two hamsters in one ball.I’m actully not gonna bother to say how come, because it is just stupidity if you do.

·      Kick your hamster when s/he is in the ball.It could scare your hamster and also lead to longterm stress or injury.

·      Let the hamster ball near the stairs.Once, I had taken Teddy out of the cage and put her in the ball.The door was closed, and I was just cheaking my phone when I heard a loud noise coming from the landing.Teddy had somehow managed to push the door open and tumble down the stairs.Thank goodness she was fine but she was frightened and a little dizzy.

·      Let the hamster ball outside.

Ok, so that was a long post, and I hope this was helpful!Tonight,or tomorrow I’m gonna post about sutible bedding.So, thanks and bye for now!

♥ Teddy