Hi Nikki, nice ham you have. For starters, you have a really god ham with a good habit there. you see, kuaci is like junk food. Most hams like kuaci. What they should be taking more of is fresh vegetables and fruits. And your ham naturally prefers that. So it's not a bad thing and does not need changing. Just make sure the poo is firm and cut back on vege if there are signs of diarrhea.

Just between you and me, experience mum hams are easier to care for if the previous owner did not let her get into bad habits. Young hams are hyper and you have to teach them. Plus since you're keeping her on her own, there is no chance for unwanted pregnancies. She's going to live a long and healthy life with you since she will not be giving birth anymore. and hopefully she isn't too old.

don't worry robos are like that. Big balls. If the testicles hard wan you should be scared. BTW how old is that hamster?

Answer is yes, most definitely. I dunno about RCs since they're bitey and I'm not interested in that breed. But robos are the hardest to tame so far. They're smaller, more timid, more cautious and easily freaked out.

try your best. Your robo will understand your intentions. They just need a little more time and patience than other hams.

are you sure it's diarrhea? and not wet tail? What did you feed your hamster, may i ask.

eh... then it's probably too much and your poor ham cannot digest... Cut back on vege. If you're that worried you can give a lil cranberry juice. No sugar and preservatives yar.

lol sorry wrong. cranberry = constipation. grape = diarrhea. Sorry yar I blur blur.

@heloelaine: Means she's getting better lo. If you hold back the veges till her poo poo ok back she'll be fine. Then slow slow introduce her to veges. too much vege at 1 shot can cause diarrhea. Has she always taken vege? Otherwise you have to give her in small amounts and slowly increase to see how much she consumes and acclimate her body to taking vege.

You can give grapes to hamsters but it must be seedless. So I don't recommend feeding raisins cuz most raisins still have a little seed in them. There are some sites who suggest hams with diarrhea should be given a bit of yogurt. And water be replaced by lukewarm chamomile tea.

But confirm important is: When your ham has diarrhea, you must hold back on the fresh food. Must keep the ham hydrated. Keep enclosure clean.

I think the reason why 100 plus was suggested is that it's isotonic and good for dehydration. Excel has less sugar mar. Isotonic also. And don't give a lot. A few drops at most lo. And more energy = better recovery rate. Hams become weak from diarrhea. No energy to eat = die lo.

@angel: What does she bite? The bars of her cage? This is normal. Hams like the taste of the metal. but it's poisonous in long term o.

And it's normal for hams to nibble on things to try if it's edible.

as sophie says, try giving some chew toys. Doggie rawhide chew toys also can if your ham is a super chewer.

Maybe she's just teething lor. Can give any chew toys. Wooden chew toys. Or rawhide chew toys for doggies (the small bone shape wan. I give those. Good mouth size. XD The rod wan they tak layan).

Ahahaha. Odd_mochi, just normal tricks. Like stand, come, etc etc. Last time I got robo called Pastel who is very intelligent. he knows the difference between house, toilet, bowl, etc etc. So I just say he will run there. Syrians don't seem as intelligent o. So far can manage come nia.

My syrians not so intelligent. So I only managed "Roche/Ferro come here!" then they come. Roche is more intelligent la but seems a little above average only.

my Pastel was above average. When I say "roof" the fella will run on top of the roof waiting for a treat. damn smart.

A few days ago I went to Pet Safari. I saw their hamsters. So many had injuris and eye infections. Better be careful. The water they're drinking is so foul. if got injury sure will fester if kena the wound.

tissue is ok if it's scentless and printless. I usually use toilet paper. Those we use in the toilet. My hams dig that.