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Gerbil or Hamster?
Asked by H.M. from Phoenix
on December 2, 2011
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I have an 8 year old daughter. She really loves animals. We think she's mature enough to look after a small animal and were thinking of getting her one for Christmas. ...
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- Hamsters are escape artists, but they are very cute. Hamsters do not socialize well with other hamsters, so having one is fine. They live about 2 years. I had a ham...
- I'm with Jackie P. - I'd just get her a cat. Less work and better companionship!
- Hi Melissa, Oh... I have to be quick because I have to run errands, but I'll share a bit. #1- you don't like rats and mice. I'd suggest a hamster then since the ...
Guinea Pig Vs. Hamster
Asked by M.M. from Rochester
on September 4, 2011
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We would like to get a small pet for our daughter for her birthday. We currently have 3 cats, 2 chickens and a fish. We are considering either a hamster or a guinea ...
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- Guinea pigs hands down! They are better for little kids cAuse they are more social pets. But keep in mind a little more upkeep such as they are prone to colds and need...
- Hi! I just bought my son (he is 4 years old) a guinea pig on Friday! We love it! She is so gentle. A little nervous, but does not bite or try to run away. She jus...
- We had hamsters growing up.....kind of a stupid pet....they sleep ALL day and are up ALL night...plus they only live 2-3 years! Don't know much about guinea pigs....b...
Thinking of Getting My Daughter a Hamster for Her birthday....Need Advice
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on August 3, 2008
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We are thinking of getting my daughter a hamster for her 8th birthday. She has wanted one for awhile, since practically every one of her friends has one and Ive got t...
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- Hamsters are horrible pets. They just eat, poop, escape and have no regard for their owners except at feeding time. And, they only live a few years. Domestic rats ...
- My 8 year old son has 2 Russian Dwarf hampsters we got at Petsmart. He LOVES them! My husband raised hampsters as a child, so he was full of advise. Make sure you g...
- I would have to agree and kinda BooHoo the hamsters. Had one when I was little and they are skiddish and would not stay still to let you love them. All you really do...
Hamster or Guinea Pig
Asked by D.E. from Houston
on November 20, 2008
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My little ones are saying they are ready for a pet. I thought we would start off small. I grew up with guinea pigs and know nothing about hamsters. I was looking for a...
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- I agree with the cat or puppy idea. They're much more fun and interactive. I'm sure you've already thought about this, but you may want to see how your kiddos intera...
- I think hamsters are great. We always had them when we were little. They can be very tame if handled a lot but they can bite (just like guinea pigs) if scared or mis...
- Hamster's sleep in the day time. That should made up your mind right there. However neither one can give a kiss or want to play.
Talk to Me About Hamsters.
Asked by L.K. from Austin
on November 8, 2010
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Thinking about getting my daughter a hamster for Christmas. She has been asking for her own pet. She wants something she can keep in her room. She is 5 years old. Plea...
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- The teddy bear ones can be good pets. Growing up we had gerbils, a rat, and a couple of guinea pigs over the year. Talk to the place where you may get the hamster and ...
- Some of the little furry pets are active during the day, some during the night. I think hamsters are NIGHT active and you DON'T want that! Gerbils, I think, are day ac...
- I liked the hamster experience for me but my kids were too young to help they were 3 AND 5. they wanted to hold them and play with them but was too ruff. The 3 yr old ...
Hamsters - Good or Bad Idea for a Pet
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on December 5, 2008
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My friend is thinking of getting her daughter (10) a pet hamster for Christmas. If anyone has one or has had one before, can you tell me the good and bad about having ...
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- Anything that eats and drinks has to go to the bathroom. Someone has to feed them and clean up the mess. It has been my experience when the newness went I was left to ...
- Has she thought about a guinea pig? My boys, 4 & 8, have them (3) and we love them! A little easier to hold and cuddle and they sleep at night like we do!!! We adop...
- We adopted a Hamster from a classroom teacher. She had him for 6 months and we had him for almost 3 years after that. My kids loved him. We did not have any of the ...
Best Little Furry Animal
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2009
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Hey mamas! We are thinking of adding a new pet to the family - maybe a hamster or rat? Anyone have experience with both? Which do you think is better? Our kids wil...
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- Rat!!! BUT, be sure to get your basic "lab rat" - either grey or white. DO NOT go for the so-called "fancy" rat (the ones they bread to be pretty-usually brown). Thou...
- I've had them all. I agree that Rats are great with kids. I've never had one bite. They only live for about 2-3 years. Hamsters can be a lot harder to handle and d...
- Hi M., Sorry for the late response, but I had to put my two cents in since this subject is dear to my heart. I have had hamsters, rats and bunnies and a childhood f...
First Pet Suggestion for My 3 Sons?!
Asked by V.D. from Washington DC
on December 10, 2009
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I am thinking of getting my sons (ages 5, 4, and 2) their first pet(s). No dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, or fish right now!
I'd like to get something like a ham...
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- I worked on genetics for hamsters and would recommend them over the others you mentioned. for one, the others you mentioned have stronger stink glands than a hammy. ...
- V., Let me start off by saying - your going to think I'm crazy! You may want to look into getting a rat! We have had different hamsters and they are just mean and w...
- Hamster and gerbil are too small, fast, fragile and they are escape artists. You'll be dealing with a first pet funeral before you know it. Guinea pigs are better, b...
Wanting to Purchase a Pet
Asked by A.P. from Salt Lake City
on July 10, 2008
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I have an almost 5 yr old and almost 3 yr old. Where we live they won't let us have a cat or dog so I am looking for a smaller animal that the kids are able to hold s...
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- hamsters and gerbils are both nocturnal so we bought guinea pigs instead. They are wonderful and easy to care for. They are very friendly but you would have to be care...
- I am probably going against the major sentiment here, but I would advise against getting the kids a pet yet. 3 and 5 are still very young, they don't understand or alw...
- Hamsters & gerbils smell bad. Frankly, the only pet I can think of that doesn't smell is a fish. But you can't cuddle with a fish. A pet rock!?!? What about toy pe...
Need Help Choosing the Right Small Pet
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on August 2, 2009
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I need help choosing the right small pet for our family. I have a 6 yr old daughter and a 2 yr old son. My daughter really wants a pet. She is pretty responsible and ...
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- I have had many small animals and my vote would be gerbils or rats. Stay away from chinchillas for small children. They are very delicate creatures. The kids ac...
- Hi Mom, Gerbils, and hamsters , mice and rats etc Are fairly easy to maintain however they do bite occasionally, and have a tendency to reproduce. They need tigh...
- I know this sounds CRAZY, but we have two pet rats. Yes, rats. When our dog died last October, she was almost 16, the kids really wanted another pet. And my son is all...
