As some of you may know, we have recently added 5 hamsters to our family unit.
We have been enjoying getting to know, cuddle and care for them.
Lucas has Kodi who only eats processed yogurt treats! Won't eat any fruit, veggies or fancy nuts! He is a real cutie who feels most comfortable with Lucas and can sit calmly while being held.
Josh has Cashew who was named after his first favourite treat! Cashew has one red eye and one black. He was chosen for this unique quality in part. He is friendly when being held and loves veggies! He will sit calmly while being held and eats lettuce really fast!
Matt has Fluffy who always looks like he just got out of bed! Crazy hair. Loves apples, lettuce and cashews. Runs really fast on his wheel! Plays dead whenever Jeff gets near him! Just flattens himself out like a pancake! Funniest thing! Matt loves to sing and dance with Fluffy. Makes us smile. :)
Smidge and Midge are rather adorable as the smallest critters here. Smidge never bites but Midge has been known to take an exploratory nip here and there. We have learned to pick them up with a toilet paper roll and let them slide out bum first, this avoids the nipping issue. :) They come to the cage when I visit and call their names. They love cashews, apples and just about any treat I bring them. They move quickly and rarely sit still when held.
Having hamsters in common with each other, makes for a great connection, lots of laughs and entertainment! The boys take their parenting role rather seriously and are very protective of their babies and mine. :) They take initiative on cleaning their cages, handling them daily and giving them treats. It has been a lot of fun, even if the 'zero noise' wheels drive Jeff nuts at night!
By the way...many of these photos were taken by Lucas, Josh and Matt!!! :)
