Blossom 🌸

[Maz]

I’d read that most muesli mixes don’t contain enough protein and need topping up with either science selective or other protein sources. The one I have is the one from the pet shop where I got her, so probably not the best, but using it up for now.

It depends which mix it is . If it’s Harry hamster then it contains all the protein needed but you’re right some mixes do need the protein supplementing.

I bet she pouched them! For some reason hamsters really like the smell of them. I think they smell a bit of gravy or yeast.

 

[Lovelyness]

I think it was me that suggested adding a few science selective pellets to a muesli mix if the protein was a bit low As a simple and inexpensive way of ensuring they get everything needed. If it’s not possible to supplement easily.

I knew l’d read it somewhere tbh it’s too fiddly to fiddle around with bits of egg or chicken, and my husband thinks mealworms stink…and I’m not mega keen either lol. So, I opted for the Science Selective as a supplement so that I know she’s getting what she needs. The muesli mix from the pet shop was just in a plastic bag. I can get something different when it runs out.

 

[elusive]

I think it was me that suggested adding a few science selective pellets to a muesli mix if the protein was a bit low As a simple and inexpensive way of ensuring they get everything needed. If it’s not possible to supplement easily.

I might not have put that very well sorry! I don’t think there’s anything wrong with adding some science selective pellets at all bt it ddepends on the mix, if the protein is really low then they do need some additional protein foods too, it might be ok if the mix has a reasonable level of protein.

 

[Lovelyness]

I made a small version of this treat ball as well as this big one. The small one sits on her platform and I always pop a little something in it for her to forage at feeding time. This evening she was pushing it across her platform with her nose and dribbling with it like a football ️ I’m sure she could have scored a goal

 

[ilguy]

Treat balls and roller toys are the best, just can't go wrong with either of them. Can't wait to see how she handles them

 

[Lovelyness]

Treat balls and roller toys are the best, just can't go wrong with either of them. Can't wait to see how she handles them

She loves those tunnels in the picture. It’s so cute when she pokes her head out the hole She always checks her treat ball to see what’s in it. She usually knocks it off her platform into her food bowl below

 

[Lovelyness]

New avatar My little girl is calming down ever so slightly…perhaps her new dig box is helping her to use up some of her energy…she does like it Also, I think she is using her wheel more, which would also help

 

[RainbowBrite]

It is so nice to hear Blossom is enjoying her wheel. I always think a wheel is one of a hamsters most important things.

 

[Maz]

It's a lovely avatar! Glad she is enjoying the dig box and wheel.

 

[Lovelyness]

It is so nice to hear Blossom is enjoying her wheel. I always think a wheel is one of a hamsters most important things.

I still don’t think she uses it very much, but is gradually using it more. I woke up during the night last night and am pretty sure I could hear her in it. I was too sleepy to go and look tho lol I think she prefers her dig box…and egg boxes!

 

[Lovelyness]

Blossom came out for a lovely long (for her anyway) playtime in her play box. She has been up late recently so hadn't been out for a week. I put a new dig box in her box which she really enjoyed as well as going in the tunnels. She came out on my lap too

 

[RainbowBrite]

Aww, how lovely to see pictures of Blossom. It must have been lovely to interact with her and have her on your lap for a bit too.

 

[Maz]

She looks so happy there

 

[Lovelyness]

She looks so happy there

She was having a lovely time She is still playing back in her cage now

 

[Lovelyness]

Aww, how lovely to see pictures of Blossom. It must have been lovely to interact with her and have her on your lap for a bit too.

Yes, it was really lovely to have time with her

 

[Maz]

It sounds like she is fine with some lap time handling then.

 

[ilguy]

She looks gorgeous, such a pretty coat! Glad you guys were able to have some quality time together

 

[elusive]

Great photos of Blossom, she really does look like she enjoy herself there, it’s lovely to hear you had some time together & so sweet to have her sit on your lap for a while.

 

[Frida]

Lovely photos of Blossom. She's beautiful

 

[Lovelyness]

Yay! I've just seen Miss B using her corner toilet to do a wee She didn't use it last week, but this week I moved it to the corner under her wheel and she seems to be using it now. Pleased as it makes spot cleaning much easier