Safety Tips When Bringing your Hamster(s) Outside
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This might be a boring video but it is important that you know these tips so your hamster isn't endangered when they're outside. I hope you enjoy this video even though my hamsters aren't in it. Sorry I I'm blabbering on a lot and using the word "like" but that's because I had a lot of info. to cover in 11:36:91.
DID YOU GUYS NOTICE THE NEW PICTURES IN THE INTRO???
Tips from the Video:
1) Keep the Weather in Mind. Don't bring your hamster outside if it's too hot or too cold. Make sure the temperature is around 65F-75F
2) Watch your Hamster!!! Keep a close eye on your hamster so it doesn't go anywhere where it shouldn't go such as the street or into any holes.
3) Make sure there aren't any birds in the sky or in the trees. If there are any birds in the sky or in the trees it's not a good idea to bring your hamster outside because the birds could swoop down and pick up the hamster or possibly eat the hamster.
4) Keep your hamsters away from roads, streets, & the edges of your lawn where the grass meets the street or road. Your hamster could get run over by a car or a truck passing by if it's by the street/road. Also keep your hamster away from the edges of your lawn because sometimes dogs go to the bathroom there and you don't want your hamster eating or being near a spot where someones dog went to the bathroom.
5) I recommend using a playpen. This will keep your hamster safe and away from the street/road.
6) Hamsters should not be by holes or tubes. Your hamster could crawl into or fall into any holes that are in your yard. Also your hamster could get stuck in a gutter or a hose!
7) Prevent your Hamster from Digging. If your hamster starts to dig, they may tunnel underground and you might not see them for a while. If you do find your hamster afterwards they may bite you because they have adapted to the outside life.
8) Don't let your Hamster Eat the Grass. Your grass could be chemically treated and your hamster may be eating grass that has icky chemicals on it that may get them sick. Also they might be eating poison weeds or plants.
9) I recommend bringing your hamster outside after someone has mowed the lawn. If the grass is to tall you might not be able to spot your hamster inside of the playpen. It is best if the grass is short so you can spot your hamster easily.
10) Don't set the playpen in mud or dirt. Your hamster could get dirt/mud on themselves and then they will try and clean themselves. They will then just be licking dirt/mud off of themselves which won't be good.
11) Ant hills are bad for hamsters. Don't put your playpen over an ant hill because the ants could bite the hamster or your hamster could eat the ant which could be harmful to your hamster. The same with other bugs, don't let the bugs bite your hamster and don't let your hamster eat the bugs.
12) If you have a dog, keep the playpen away from where your dog goes to the bathroom. You don't want your hamster to be running around on grass your dog went to the bathroom on.
13) Keep your tine limited. You don't want your hamster to get too hot or too cold outside. Also you don't want your hamsters to adapt to the outside and then they might not like their cage anymore. You do want to bring your hamster outside a couple times because hamsters are very curious and active.
14) Don't put your hamster on the Driveway without any Covering on the Ground. The driveway could be hot and you don't want your hamster to burn their feet. You can put your hamster in their playpen on the driveway with newspaper if you want to, they don't have to be in the grass.
I hope you enjoy this video, comment, rate, subscribe, and request any videos you would like me to do! :)