There's only really 2 ways to solve the fur matting prolem (in my opinion).

1st way is to cut it sjort. But that defeats the purpose of having a long haired syrian, so please don't do it.

2nd way and the best and last method, is to comb daily and thoroughly. I use the word thoroughly because missing a spot can make a matt tomorrow. That's why there was a second time for Ferro's fur matting. Missed a bit. We must clean out the shavings from their fur, all, and make sure it's not tangled. So far ok la. No matting after the second time.

jayniel, we can now conclude that hammies use bribe as a formal way to tell humans that they want to be released and should immediately be released upon recieving bribe.

Don't use shavings for bedding, like jayniel suggested. Use corn cob?

Hamsters need to get used to brushing. I don't think they have social grooming in wild hammies so it's not even in their instinct to enjoy brushing.

But Roche just loves her brushing. Stays still for a couple of minutes when I brush her. Ferro will wander around but around my hand lar, so I guess he accepts brushing.

Tonight I will post picture of Ferro and his skirt. This fella is not trainable to do tricks. No talent.