This is the new sand box i am talking about in my previous post. It is actually a name card holder with 3 pieces of plastic dividers from Daiso. The dimensions in cm: 11.5(w) x 10.5(l) x 6(ht).My ham loves it so much that he likes to sleep in the sand box. I don't like him doing so. I have read it somewhere that exposure/contact with the urine may cause fur loss.
And so he likes to dig the 4 corners and sniff out his peeing spot. After much digging, he will pee (11s of the video onwards) and then dig in the other direction to cover the pee. He also likes to push the sand to the other side of the container, lie low and roll in it. Thereafter, he will 'shake' like a dog.
I've
been happily running in my favourite ball last night. When footsteps are near, I
will stop moving and observe. As the footsteps distance away, I am back to my
regime again. It is said that hamster can run 4 marathons (1 marathon = approx
42.125km) of human equivalence every night. Hmm... I am definitely working towards that goal. Because of
the squeaking wheel, Mama got a scolding upon reaching home :( Apparently my
wheel is too noisy in the silent night. *washing face* I mean… that can't be
helped right… What can I do other than
running? I am a nocturnal and that’s my favourite wheel we are talking about
here. It is some serious business here.
Mama
fed me with some tofu today. Cold cool treat on sunny Sunday. Yummy!
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Mama Notes:
Today is such a tiring day! There training to be conducted in the
zoo for the new eggs, and it is also the PCF family day. PCF = PAP
kintergartens. Prime Minister Lee graced the event as well. The zoo was super
duper crowded and the weather was mercilessly hot. When the duty was over, not
only the humans were tired but the live specimens had also worn out. They were
falling off our hands. Even the insects found it a day too rough to handle. My
lunch (Nasi bryani) was settled in the zoo as i was super hungry. I guessed my
hunger level could be compared to that of a caterpillar. I would give it a 7/10
rating for the Bryani. :) However, it can be quite expensive for the public - $
8.90. With staff discount, it is $5.75. Definitely pretty worthwhile for a $6
Bryani.
The nicest Bryani I have ever tried is located at 125 Toa PayohLorong 2 coffee shop. If you are there, take the curry fish. I really love that
curry. I would usually ask for additional packet of curry to bring home as
additional sauce for dinner. The fish is nicely cooked as well. Not over-cooked
and therefore it is really tender. For $5.50, you get a huge bowl of rice, some
stir fry cabbage, pickles (salad), big piece of fish and lots of curry. Superb!
After I reached home, I changed her bedding. I have stopped using
the bathing sand. Those clay based sand will clump and may stick to the hamster
fur. As the hamster is cleaning (licking), it may ingest some of those
substances and thus causing kidney stones in the long run. If you ever go to
House of Chinchilla (HOC) in Serangoon North, please do not buy that sand. I bought
it because the lady recommended and it was unscented. Unscented sand
is less risky for the hamster. Sometimes they may cause skin allergies. You may VitaKraft Sandy. Pretty common. Even Giant sells it.
Giant sells it at $10.80
DON'T BUY THIS
I washed Chloe’s cage today too. But I made a boo-boo. Now my cage
is full of scratches. I used the wrong side of sponge. Stupid me. Guess I am
too tired. After I changed her wheel, Chloe is more or less back to her
original self. She is now sleeping soundly. I guess she must have tired herself
while roaming around the house just now. One big problem here: Squeaky Wheel. What can I
used to oil the wheel?
See the scratches on the cage? *Heartache*
Part with lesser scratches
Back to office work tomorrow. Politics. Can't wait for the weekend to come again
It was a day where black ominous clouds blanketed the dark gray sky. Heavy downfall soon followed after. Brr... It was such a cold day. Like what my humans have said, 'Rainy days are best for sleeping.' I snuggled in my cosy little hideout and had much fun in Lalaland. Snooze...
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Mama's note:
Came home late today. For the rest of the night that i was home, i didn't get to see her being active. She was simply cuddling in her dark little corner. She was so smart as she has put in so much bedding and even covered her hideout opening with bedding. Guess she really loved the hideout very much. Food luring won't work on her. :( I miss carrying her.
The only time she came out of her hideout was when she wanted to pee. My tricked actually work. Initially she wasn't peeing in the sand bath, but now she does. When she pees, her hind legs stiffens and back arches.
Fed her hamster mix and fresh brocolli.
Q: How to toilet-train / litter train / potty train hamster?
A: Chloe was new to the cage. The very next day, i went to find her peeing spot, and placed those soiled bedding in the sand. Subsequently, she pees at the sand. :) Reason: hamster also pee at the same place.
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