How I’m Working With My Aggressive, Dwarf Hamster, Laverne
Hi Hamster Friends!
This week's video is all about Laverne, the rescue, dwarf hamster.
Laverne is full of energy and personality, but can be nippy and aggressive. I have seen a lot of people say that aggressive hamsters are "watch only," or that if your hamster is aggressive, it's simply because their cage isn't large enough or your hands smell like food, etc.
Of course, cage size and clean hands matter, but some hamsters are just aggressive, and it's not necessarily something that you have done incorrectly. Instead of finding where to place the blame, I instead wanted to do a video focused on how I'm working with my aggressive dwarf hamster, Laverne, to further my bond with her so that she can live a full and happy life.
I'm not an expert, I'm just doing my best to learn from her and give her what she needs :)
Products Featured in this Video:
Leather Rose Pruning Gloves (I am 5' 6" with long fingers and got size Medium in White): https://www.amazinggarden.net/products/rose-pruning-gloves?_pos=1&_sid=972d7f261&_ss=r
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Wyze Pet Cam 2: https://amzn.to/2VNIJNK
Hefty 100 Qt Bin: from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3r6Ctyp From Lowes: https://low.es/3j1eKgd
200 Qt Bins (for enclosures): https://amzn.to/3geplCY
Sheet Moss: https://amzn.to/3mPdqxV or from PetCo: https://bit.ly/3p8XcRb
*Pls freeze the moss overnight to ensure no bugs come along with the moss
Zacro Acrylic Wheel: https://amzn.to/2VG4XBt
Kaytee Clean & Cozy: https://amzn.to/2LdxIU3 or from PetCo: https://bit.ly/2KknqkV
Crystalia Glass Baking Dish: https://amzn.to/2XcLvg9 or direct from their website here.
ReptiSand: https://amzn.to/3lNeMZ1
Zoo Med Cork Rounds (size Medium): https://amzn.to/3pX4Vmd
Niteangel Coconut Hide: (I get “natural surface”): https://amzn.to/39UC0tm
Kaytee Comfort Wheel 8.5” : https://amzn.to/3lM5axz for Syrian hamsters get the 12” size: https://amzn.to/3pezd3b
Ceramic Water Bottle Stand: from Love Drizzles Studio on Etsy: https://tinyurl.com/y8r9lebu
Lava Rocks: https://amzn.to/2JXfFk8
Flying Saucer Wheel (7 ¼”, do not go smaller than this size for any hamster): https://amzn.to/37IHoxi
Flying Saucer Wheel 12” (for Syrian Hamsters): https://amzn.to/3v3CDJG
HAMSTER FOOD:
Higgin’s Sunburst: https://amzn.to/36QBHOJ
Mazuri Mouse & Rat: https://amzn.to/2VJkct9 or from PetCo: https://bit.ly/3h4NGvA
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Whole Flax Seeds: https://amzn.to/36N0GSW
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*Please see Hamster Hideout Forum for more info on hamster diets http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/forum/16-food-nutrition/
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