When my hamster is fully out of his cage he scared one of my cats O_O thats not normal…. :x
freshairsoftgunz
September 16, 2010 at 9:01 am
@fatshit436 why?
coolpaulful
September 16, 2010 at 9:57 am
MAN…………..ur cat is a douche bag
vermilliongrrl
September 16, 2010 at 10:01 am
Look guys, these balls can be harmful, but most likely cause of an irresponsible owner. If there’s ventilation but the feet wont get caught, they are supervised and not in it for too long so they can take a break, I think it is better for a hamster in some cases and here’s why: some hamsters like to take off, then end up under the fridge or worse. My friend’s hamster crawled under a kitchen cabinet and was never seen again. Free range in a ball is better than being in a cage their whole life.
jentab16
September 16, 2010 at 10:17 am
hahaha that was funny
bordeauxx
September 16, 2010 at 10:29 am
@crzytwilightlvr I just can repeat, that hamsterballs are –>forbidden<– in germany, experts proof that its animal-torture. There is nothing more to say!
crzytwilightlvr
September 16, 2010 at 10:40 am
@bordeauxx My hamster also never poops or pees in her ball. She also will sit in her ball, and groom herself.
crzytwilightlvr
September 16, 2010 at 10:52 am
@bordeauxx Obviously you will NOT let a hamster ram into a wall, unless you were making an attempt to kill the poor thing. If you are doing so, then you’re NOT using it correctly. But most of us do use it correctly, so it’s not a big deal. They can sense things around them, there are air strips for ventilation, and they have a good sense of smelling and hearing.
MrBigBalrog
September 16, 2010 at 10:54 am
@xxChecker102xx Hey there, I work with animals since 20 years, I’m a vet…so just believe me when I say that this kind of exercise is not what the hamster needs. Simply let it run free, without such a ball. No offense though…
shaneymee111
September 16, 2010 at 11:07 am
@drmarconi green day or metallica
bordeauxx
September 16, 2010 at 11:16 am
@crzytwilightlvr search in google for “diebrain joggingball” and use google translator or whatever…. i cant post links but its proofed, that its rubbish for animals…
I trust the association of pet doctors and the organisation of animal protection, you should do that also, its just not known in usa until now or they dont care maybe…..
In germany balls are forbidden in ยง2 TSchG (animal protection law) and they dont forbid something without a reason (!!).
Proof enough?
crzytwilightlvr
September 16, 2010 at 11:48 am
@bordeauxx 2/3 I would take him/her out of his cage and let them run about. But if your hamster is new, I would definitely use the ball for exercise. I don’t pick up my hamster and let her get plopped in. I just put the hamster ball, opened in or near the cage, let her crawl in, and pop on the lid and watch her roll. It’s pretty much just like your hamster running around, only with a protective shield.
crzytwilightlvr
September 16, 2010 at 12:06 pm
@bordeauxx I actually HAVE a hamster. Not trying to sound rude or get into a fight. 1/2But they can breathe, the balls are well ventilated, but not with such large holes that their feet will slip through. If a hamster is showing signs of maybe fatigue, or trying to get out such as scratching the plastic I would definitely take my hamster out! But having them in a ball is a great way to run around without getting worried that they’ll get lost amongst the furniture. Once you can trust them better,
bordeauxx
September 16, 2010 at 12:24 pm
@crzytwilightlvr i think its time for you to make some research…
YES hamsters run a lot, but they can run through the flat without (!) a ball.
In the ball they get panic, they cant breath really good and while they search for the exit it looks like they have fun, but they dont have…
crzytwilightlvr
September 16, 2010 at 1:18 pm
@fatshit436 lol, oh, okay! They’re uber cute. (: You could try getting a different small pet? Like a gerbil, rat, mouse, chinchilla, rabbit, guinea pig, etc.
crzytwilightlvr
September 16, 2010 at 2:02 pm
@bordeauxx I think you should do your research BEFORE you judge. (: I let my hamster out everyday in one of those. They are specially made for hamsters, and this way they can get some exercise outside of their cage everyday, in fact they HAVE TOO. Hamsters can run up to FIVE miles a day. A wheel is not enough. They have to be able to go outside of their cage.
crzytwilightlvr
September 16, 2010 at 2:48 pm
@MrBigBalrog Actually, it’s a great way for hamsters to get exercise out of their cage. They should get daily exercise out of their cage. Please don’t judge before doing your research. These balls are specially made just for hamsters, with ventilation strips. Relax. I let my hamster out in one of these EVERYDAY.
fatshit436
September 16, 2010 at 3:11 pm
@crzytwilightlvr im not really sure haha
crzytwilightlvr
September 16, 2010 at 3:36 pm
@fatshit436 Is it because the climate is so similar to their natural climate that they might eat the crops, etc? Just guessing since it’s the same in Hawaii, USA.
drmarconi
September 16, 2010 at 4:11 pm
@Shamus8b8
What would you suggest?
xxChecker102xx
September 16, 2010 at 4:52 pm
@MrBigBalrog it’s an exercise ball… hamsters like to explore new things. the ball is just a way to do that without loosing the hamster! what part of that is animal cruelty??
TheSoul562
September 16, 2010 at 5:50 pm
thats so cool
AznPwn9449
September 16, 2010 at 6:03 pm
You people are such idiots.How is a ball animal cruelty to them?Its simply a exersize ball JUST like a wheel exept you can move around.Oh and is going on a wheel CRUELTY?!
MrBigBalrog
September 16, 2010 at 6:22 pm
you should NEVER put a hamster into such a toy, it means pure stress to that poor little creature. there is nothing funny about this though…
When my hamster is fully out of his cage he scared one of my cats O_O thats not normal…. :x
@fatshit436 why?
MAN…………..ur cat is a douche bag
Look guys, these balls can be harmful, but most likely cause of an irresponsible owner. If there’s ventilation but the feet wont get caught, they are supervised and not in it for too long so they can take a break, I think it is better for a hamster in some cases and here’s why: some hamsters like to take off, then end up under the fridge or worse. My friend’s hamster crawled under a kitchen cabinet and was never seen again. Free range in a ball is better than being in a cage their whole life.
hahaha that was funny
@crzytwilightlvr I just can repeat, that hamsterballs are –>forbidden<– in germany, experts proof that its animal-torture. There is nothing more to say!
@bordeauxx My hamster also never poops or pees in her ball. She also will sit in her ball, and groom herself.
@bordeauxx Obviously you will NOT let a hamster ram into a wall, unless you were making an attempt to kill the poor thing. If you are doing so, then you’re NOT using it correctly. But most of us do use it correctly, so it’s not a big deal. They can sense things around them, there are air strips for ventilation, and they have a good sense of smelling and hearing.
@xxChecker102xx Hey there, I work with animals since 20 years, I’m a vet…so just believe me when I say that this kind of exercise is not what the hamster needs. Simply let it run free, without such a ball. No offense though…
@drmarconi green day or metallica
@crzytwilightlvr search in google for “diebrain joggingball” and use google translator or whatever…. i cant post links but its proofed, that its rubbish for animals…
I trust the association of pet doctors and the organisation of animal protection, you should do that also, its just not known in usa until now or they dont care maybe…..
In germany balls are forbidden in ยง2 TSchG (animal protection law) and they dont forbid something without a reason (!!).
Proof enough?
@bordeauxx 2/3 I would take him/her out of his cage and let them run about. But if your hamster is new, I would definitely use the ball for exercise. I don’t pick up my hamster and let her get plopped in. I just put the hamster ball, opened in or near the cage, let her crawl in, and pop on the lid and watch her roll. It’s pretty much just like your hamster running around, only with a protective shield.
@bordeauxx I actually HAVE a hamster. Not trying to sound rude or get into a fight. 1/2But they can breathe, the balls are well ventilated, but not with such large holes that their feet will slip through. If a hamster is showing signs of maybe fatigue, or trying to get out such as scratching the plastic I would definitely take my hamster out! But having them in a ball is a great way to run around without getting worried that they’ll get lost amongst the furniture. Once you can trust them better,
@crzytwilightlvr i think its time for you to make some research…
YES hamsters run a lot, but they can run through the flat without (!) a ball.
In the ball they get panic, they cant breath really good and while they search for the exit it looks like they have fun, but they dont have…
@fatshit436 lol, oh, okay! They’re uber cute. (: You could try getting a different small pet? Like a gerbil, rat, mouse, chinchilla, rabbit, guinea pig, etc.
@bordeauxx I think you should do your research BEFORE you judge. (: I let my hamster out everyday in one of those. They are specially made for hamsters, and this way they can get some exercise outside of their cage everyday, in fact they HAVE TOO. Hamsters can run up to FIVE miles a day. A wheel is not enough. They have to be able to go outside of their cage.
@MrBigBalrog Actually, it’s a great way for hamsters to get exercise out of their cage. They should get daily exercise out of their cage. Please don’t judge before doing your research. These balls are specially made just for hamsters, with ventilation strips. Relax. I let my hamster out in one of these EVERYDAY.
@crzytwilightlvr im not really sure haha
@fatshit436 Is it because the climate is so similar to their natural climate that they might eat the crops, etc? Just guessing since it’s the same in Hawaii, USA.
@Shamus8b8
What would you suggest?
@MrBigBalrog it’s an exercise ball… hamsters like to explore new things. the ball is just a way to do that without loosing the hamster! what part of that is animal cruelty??
thats so cool
You people are such idiots.How is a ball animal cruelty to them?Its simply a exersize ball JUST like a wheel exept you can move around.Oh and is going on a wheel CRUELTY?!
you should NEVER put a hamster into such a toy, it means pure stress to that poor little creature. there is nothing funny about this though…
You killed my brother REVENGE!!!