Otto

[elusive]

I was thinking of covering some parts of Albert's cage roof but wasn't sure if it was a good idea. Could you please post some photos of what your cage roofs look like?

I cover about a third of mine roughly, with a Russian he might chew what’s on top so you could use the boredom breaker mats like Beryl said or the cardboard, I’ve got some old fleece hammocks on mine but I wouldn’t use that with anything but Chinese.

 

[Member ID2]

That's boredom breaker mats.

 

[Member ID2]

Otto just now.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Hello sweet Otto. I hope you enjoy playing with your train.

 

[Frida]

That's boredom breaker mats.

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That looks great. I'm going to get a couple for Albert's cage. Thank you for posting a photo

 

[Member ID2]

Otto got his bus shelter and tried it out.
I can easily slot the front panel back in should he decide to nest in it.

Another thing that didn't do much for him was the carrot house at the front that acted as a platform to come out of the cage. He never went in it even though i had cut the entrance bigger.
I exchanged the carrot house for a flat top clay tunnel and he immediately walked through it.
The carrot house is now in the playbin.

 

[Member ID2]

All this running around is thirsty work.

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[Maz]

He has such a sweet face and looks so cosy in his hideout He looks pretty active too - nipping off after a drink.

 

[Maz]

Re things on top of the cage. I've sometimes used hemp mat. Just because I had some. If a hamster is slightly nervous about space from above or has just arrived. I tend to only do it temporarily as they adjust quite quickly and it can make it so dark in the cage you can't see anything properly!

 

[Member ID2]

Yes, maybe a whole top cover would make it too dark because i have mats on the back and window side as well.

He's like Clive used to be with picking up so need to put him on my lap first to get a proper hold of him and pick him up from there.

 

[Frida]

I Otto

 

[Member ID2]

Otto up for a quick lunchtime pouch. I can hear him snacking in his nest now.

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[elusive]

That was a big crunchy chunk he got there!

 

[Member ID2]

That was a big crunchy chunk he got there!

That's what i thought!

 

[Member ID2]

He is starting to feel better in my hand when i pick him up. Not so lightweight and bony, more like a proper hamster.

 

[RainbowBrite]

Look at his full cheek pouch! I love the way he is closing his eyes in sheer bliss.

 

[Frida]

Lovely to see Otto feeling so at home

 

[elusive]

That’s good that he seems to be filling out a bit now, just needed some TLC.

 

[Member ID2]

Yes, Otto is settling in well and enjoying his food, home and freeroam time. He's a lovely hamster and seems to be happy here.