Higgins

[ilguy]

Happy gotcha day Higgins! He looks like he is having a ball, I love the picture of him in his tube. Are Syrians calmer than Winter Whites? He looks so relaxed, not a care in the world. Must be one happy little guy

 

[Maz]

I wouldn't call him calm to be honest He is very "darty". Unlike Tino who is the more relaxed one. But yes generally Syrians are a more relaxed species, with exceptions. They are not slow, but generally slower and more manageable than dwarf hamsters, if that makes sense. In some ways (some might disagree with that!). They can be quite sensitive and easily stressed though. Maybe not as boisterous in personality as dwarf hamsters. I have never actually had a winter white so I can't compare really.

They are a nice big handful! I would love to have a russian dwarf hamster, but I'm apparently very allergic to that species. Never had a problem with Syrians or Robos.

 

[Maz]

Higgins a couple of nights ago with his nearly bald carrot cottage. He also had a good romp on the sofa. I had a video of that but I seem to have had my thumb over it so nothing came out!

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[ilguy]

Higgins is looking great, extra fluffy for winter too!

 

[Socks' Mum]

Yes, I was about to say his coat is looking nice and plush. Sorry about the sofa footage, it happens It must have been a nice romp . His colour looks lovely

 

[Maz]

Aw thank you. Yes his fur is lovely and soft

 

[Hamster Haven]

Higgins a couple of nights ago with his nearly bald carrot cottage. He also had a good romp on the sofa. I had a video of that but I seem to have had my thumb over it so nothing came out!

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Such a cute pic. He's like a big meatball.

 

[Maz]

Aw thank you He was out again and I have a video but haven't processed it yet. He continues to be funny and "darty" - such a character. Meanwhile Tino meanders around like an even bigger meatball and is never in a hurry.

 

[Hamster Haven]

Aw thank you He was out again and I have a video but haven't processed it yet. He continues to be funny and "darty" - such a character. Meanwhile Tino meanders around like an even bigger meatball and is never in a hurry.

I have to post a video or photo of Oaky soon. She's quite a chonker now after having been such a tiny thing a year ago.

 

[Tulsi]

He really is a handsome boy.

 

[Maz]

Higgins really wanted to come out tonight, but I had Tino in the playpen while I was cleaning his cage. Which took quite a long time. Higgins then disappeared from the edge of the cage where he had been giving me looks, and into his house and started making really loud banging noises

When Tino was popped back in his cage, I went to let Higgins out in the playpen for a bit but he wouldn't come out of his house then. So he'll have to wait till tomorrow

 

[Hamster Haven]

Higgins really wanted to come out tonight, but I had Tino in the playpen while I was cleaning his cage. Which took quite a long time. Higgins then disappeared from the edge of the cage where he had been giving me looks, and into his house and started making really loud banging noises

When Tino was popped back in his cage, I went to let Higgins out in the playpen for a bit but he wouldn't come out of his house then. So he'll have to wait till tomorrow

Oaky has not been coming out early at all recently, so she's been missing out on opportunities to come out!

 

[Socks' Mum]

A bit of a tantrum taking place? Perhaps he used up his energy kicking things ❤

 

[Maz]

Higgins was out for a long time the night before last - playpen and sofa. He spends absolutely ages nibbling that carrot cottage (which is looking a bit bare!) His little face at the end of the video Excuse my silly voice at the end!

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[Tulsi]

Haha the silly voice thing when we talk to our beloved animals!

 

[Socks' Mum]

Gorgeous ❤