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Robo2010
07-15-2005, 07:40 AM
Hi!, I am new to this forum. And I very happy I found this one. To chat about my new pet, and to others about theirs. :)

I have purchased a new friend for the first time in my life into our family. He is a Black Bear Hamster, and my wife, son and I named him "Ben" I was told he was about 5 months old from the Pet store (Clerk), and lived in our home for about 6 days now. His very first couple days I can tell he was very depressed, and was more depressed in the store. Just so bored, and always sleeping. In his new home, always had a cycle of waking up every 5 minutes, then back to sleep. Now, for the last few days, it has increased to the point now. He is very active from 4 in the afternoon until 4am in the morning. I can tell his behaviour has changed over the days, by doing a lot of reading. He is one happy and spoiled hamster. He sure can make the family laugh and he prob doesn't even know it. I have captured a few photos, I would love to share.

Click on text to see images of Ben.

Bens first few days. :) (http://www.nukesylo13.net/comsat/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=9102)

Speedy Ben (http://www.nukesylo13.net/comsat/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=9113)

Ben joining me for a cup of morning coffee. :) (http://www.nukesylo13.net/comsat/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=9143)

Also I would like to know. I really like to take Ben outdoors. Let him roll around in his ball on the lawn. Can I do this? If so, for how long?

Pawsitive Thinking
07-15-2005, 08:32 AM
Welcome to you and Ben - what a cutie! Our hamster (Stiggleplum - don't ask, my daughter named her) sadly went to RB earlier this year but she too had a ball that she loved to run around in......mainly indoors although she did have a some fun in the garden too

little_critter
07-15-2005, 09:23 AM
awwwww he is such a gorgeous little one!!! i always used to let my hampster around the garden in her ball!! she seemed to love it and its such good excersise!!
the only thing is, dont let the hampster-in-ball go near steps> i know a person who let it do this and the hampster went down 8 steps in the ball and died. :(
great to have you on this sight!! i agree, its great!! :)
good luck
lots of hugs from beki (littlecritter)