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Expertise
Syrian hamsters are my specialty, however, I have kept Campbells,Winter Whites and gerbils in the past. I can advise on most subjects associated with hamsters, including housing, bedding, feeding, handling, new borns and catching escapees. I have had some experience of various health problems with hamsters and can offer my opinion and advice on basic health issues, however I am not a qualified vet and therefore cannot recommend drugs etc. My website is www.thehamstersite.com
Experience in the area
I have been keeping hamsters and other small animals for more than 12 years. My favourites are Syrian hamsters and I foster litters and 'difficult' hamsters for a rescue centre. My job is to tame hamsters ready for re-homing, which is extremely rewarding. I also enjoy looking after new litters and raising the pups. I have co-written a book on hamsters with my local vet and have a website: www.thehamstersite.com
Publications
Hamsters in Sickness and in Health - Sheila Adby and Dan O'Neill ISBN186163218-5 (Capall Bann Publishing)
Education/Credentials
Educated to A Level standard in the UK.
Average Ratings
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| Helen | 10/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| tintin | 10/28/09 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | thanx |
Recent Answers from Sheila Adby
2009-11-06 My Dwarf hamster had babies around oct.16-20 and is fat again. what should i do?:
Hi Echo I'm sorry to hear that you are becoming over-run with hamsters. The fact is that dwarf hamsters will mate again the day the female gives birth and as she is at her most fertile then there is
2009-11-05 bloated hammie:
Hi Becky I'm sorry to hear about your hamster. This is incredibly old for a Syrian hamster. I'm afraid I can't say for sure why he died other than from old age. Any time from around 2 hamsters
2009-11-05 Syrian Hamster taming:
Hi Caitlin Hamsters' are preyed upon in the wild a lot from birds and other animals. Therefore, when picking them up it is better to let them come to you or open up the cage and 'scoop' them up rather
2009-11-05 Homemade toys:
Hi Kendra What pets have you got - are they gerbils or hamsters? If they are hamsters, are they Syrians or dwarf hamsters? You could make toys/maze out of cardboard or wood. I used to go to a pottery
2009-11-04 gerbils:
Hi Marie In terms of vet bills I'm afraid I can't advise you as I live in the UK and don't know how much they charge in the US. It would be a good idea to phone one or two local vets and find out what
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