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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
Recent Reviews from Users
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| karla | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You are awesome! You answered my question ..... |
| Emily | 11/19/09 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Thank you very much for helping. Her ..... |
| Rod | 11/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thankyou.Will keep you informed. |
| sergio | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you i will try to do ..... |
| Kia | 11/17/09 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for replying so fast! I ..... |
Recent Answers from Sheila Adby
2009-11-19 Winter whites mating !!:
If you are concerned that they may be opposite sexes then it would be a good idea to get someone to check them for you so that you know whether or not you will discover a litter. If they are definitely
2009-11-19 Smell:
Hi Karla Male mice can smell a lot, however hamsters don't particularly. Female hamsters can give off a scent when they are in season but you only really notice it when you have been handling them
2009-11-17 Winter whites mating !!:
Hi Rod It could be that they are the same sex and they are squabbling - do you know if they have always been together/are they related? One will always want to be the dominant one and it could just
2009-11-17 gerbil scent gland tumour operation:
Hi Tracey This is quite a common procedure. I had three gerbil brothers who all required the surgery. When the first one had the operation the vet just removed the tumor but it re-appeared pretty
2009-11-17 dwarf hamsters:
Hi Sergio Unfortunately it is very difficult introducing dwarf hamsters unless they are opposite sexes. The fact that they are already fighting is not a good sign and it is doubtful you will be able
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