Socks: Mouseworks Dynamic Cardboard Redesign and Basic Tunneling

[Socks' Mum]

Yes, I confess! There is an ingredient in it that looks a bit like dates but is not very sweet. It tastes nice though. Sort of dark brown. I want to see what the grains of puffed cereal in it taste like. I tried a bit of Rollini (for hamsters) once, but could not eat it . Socks seemed to quite like it though!

I hope it doesn't turn out to be dried fresh roast insect or something

 

[Maz]

It does look a bit like muesli doesn’t it?

 

[Maz]

I don’t think insects are listed in the ingredients

 

[Maz]

The ingredients are here. It doesn’t mention dates. Maybe it’s carob?

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[Socks' Mum]

I was wondering that. I saw something called sweet lupin I'll look it up. The puffed wheat is nice, but the puffed maize needs better teeth than I have

 

[Socks' Mum]

I don’t think insects are listed in the ingredients

Phew!

 

[Maz]

I was wondering that. I saw something called sweet lupin I'll look it up. The puffed wheat is nice, but the puffed maize needs better teeth than I have

Lupin is a flower or herb.

 

[Socks' Mum]

The ingredients are here. It doesn’t mention dates. Maybe it’s carob?

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I think it is carob. Lupins are pale coloured beans. Carob is rather nice!

 

[Maz]

Although apparently it’s the seeds/beans from the flower that are used and they’re a protein source - interesting.

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[Maz]

The only thing I remember about Carob is that it’s sometimes a chocolate substitute and can taste sweet. So I’m sure hamsters like it too!

By the way - assume you know that mix needs the protein supplementing? It is a bit low in protein.

 

[Socks' Mum]

Although apparently it’s the seeds/beans from the flower that are used and they’re a protein source - interesting.

Edible Lupin Seeds to buy in the UK from The Real Seed Catalogue

Unusual edible lupin seed, which grows well in the UK

www.realseeds.co.uk

I had never heard of them before. They sound nice. Apparently the beans need to be well cooked

 

[Socks' Mum]

The only thing I remember about Carob is that it’s sometimes a chocolate substitute and can taste sweet. So I’m sure hamsters like it too!

By the way - assume you know that mix needs the protein supplementing? It is a bit low in protein.

Yes, it occurred to me this evening. I like carob. Socks might be giving me a few dark looks!

 

[Socks' Mum]

I try to give Socks some cheese or egg every day. He also gets rolled oats and monkey nuts. Yes, he spends a good deal of time on his wheel, he needs the protein. I tried him on Tuna, but he wasn't keen. He likes a small piece of well cooked spaghetti though!

 

[Maz]

I love watching them eat spaghetti ha ha. They suck it in better than humans. I had never heard of the Sweet Lupin beans before either.

I can just imagine Socks thinking - hey you've eaten the best bits!

 

[Socks' Mum]

I missed seeing him eat it, when I checked his greens bowl it had been emptied and he had gone back to bed!

 

[Socks' Mum]

He's out in his playpen now. His Happy Henry house and platform are on their way!

 

[RainbowBrite]

Ooh exiting! Are you going to paint it with Plastikote to protect it from wee?

 

[Socks' Mum]

I'm not sure, I should. I suspect I will! I want to include it in my "a week in the life of" in February.

 

[RainbowBrite]

You can choose a colour too. It doesnt have to be clear Plastikote.

 

[Maz]

You need to be very careful if painting those! They fit together like a jigsaw and the plastikote does make things slightly thicker so it might not fit together. I just painted the inside and the roof of mine and avoided getting any on the slots or jigsaw pieces! Another option is to paint it after you've put it together - but then you're stuck with that configuration as it probably won't come apart again.