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[KKM]

In that case, somewhere around 10 AM to 12 PM would be best, that's when judging is under way and you can grab a seat (if there are any left). We usually have a short break between Pet and Standards, 10-15 min or so. There will usually be some supplies (bedding, lab blocks, toys, etc) and possibly hamster pups on the sales table, and people usually go rummage around during at time.

Will there be a time when it's possible to just walk around and look in all of the show pens?

[Biscotti]

Will there be a time when it's possible to just walk around and look in all of the show pens?

 

You can do this either before Pet judging starts, or during break between Pet and Standards (which has no set time, it depends on how fast Pet judging went). After Standards finishes, most people just grab their hamsters + awards and go, so there's less chance of seeing everyone's hams together in one spot.

Edited by Biscotti, 07 October 2014 - 01:03 PM.

[Biscotti]

Hey everyone,

 

We are one week away from the CHA Fall Show on 11/8 at Lake Forest. I've just received an email update from Linda and this is the current structure for the entry form:

 

 

 

Entry Information

For each animal entered, you need to provide the following five pieces of information.
 

Entry #1
1) Hamster's Species if known (Syrian, Rob, Campbells, or Winter White):
2) Hamster's Name:
3) Hamster's Gender:
4) Hamster's Color and Pattern if known:
5) Hamster's Coat Type (long haired, satin, etc. if known):
 

Entry #2

1) Hamster's Species if known (Syrian, Rob, Campbells, or Winter White):
2) Hamster's Name: 
3) Hamster's Gender:
4) Hamster's Color and Pattern if known:
5) Hamster's Coat Type (long haired, satin, etc. if known):

Your Name:
Phone:
Email:

Number of hamster entries ____ X $3 per entry = $____

Show Pen Rentals
Dwarf _____ X $1 = $____    Syrian _____ X $1 = $____

Total Entry Fee $___
Please make all checks payable to Linda Price

Please let us know if you need need lab blocks or any other supplies to make sure we bring enough.

Please be aware that while we take reasonable and prudent measures to safeguard
the health of the animals entered, you are entering at your own risk. In making
this entry you release CHA and all persons connected with the show and grounds
from any liability or damages to your person, animals, or property.

 

Entry form can be emailed to me (moxiehamstery@gmail.com) or to Linda (calhamassoc@hotmail.com), or PMed to me on the forum here.

 

Entry deadline is this Wed. 11/5 by 5:00 PM PST. Late entry is allowed on the day of the show with $1 late fee.

 

Hope to see some of you there!

[Biscotti]

CHA is pleased to announce our Winter Show 2015 at Griffith Park on 1/31 Saturday. The show will take place outdoors so please bring a small chair if you need one. Everyone is welcome to join us, to enter their hamster(s), or just to hang out to chat and browse the sales table (hamster pups, toys, lab blocks, and other misc. hamster-related items). For direction to Griffith Park and schedule please visit the CHA blog.

Block entry is $3 per hamster, to be entered in both Pet and Standards class. $1 late fee if entered on the day of. I will be show secretary'ing so please PM me your entry form (as listed above in my previous post) or email it to me.

 

1/29 UPDATE:

 

The Winter Show has been postponed until 2/7 due to illness. We will be holding the show at the same place with same schedule. Entry deadline has been extended to until 2/6 Fri. If anyone has questions please post here as my PM box is currently in need of clearing out.      

Edited by Biscotti, 31 January 2015 - 12:38 PM.

[Biscotti]

Venue Change Updated: 4/11

 

CHA Spring Show 2015

 

CHA is pleased to announce our Spring Show 2015 in Lake Forest on May 16th, Saturday. The show most likely well be held at Serano Creek Park again, pending weather (we may move the date if it turned out to be too warm). 

 

I've made an CHA Show Entry Form so that entry submission is easier from now on, it's currently hosted on my website as we have limited access to the old CHA site. Entry deadline is May 13th, Wednesday, before 5 PM PST.  Late entries are accepted either via the online entry form or at the show on the day of, with $1 late fee per hamster.

 

All other basic information stayed the same as previous shows. For more information and direction to the show, please visit the CHA Event Blog.

Edited by Biscotti, 12 April 2015 - 07:02 AM.

[ILOVEHAMMIES229]

Are there pet expo's in sacramento????

[rkicker]

Thanks Dusty for posting this. I too live in California and didn't know about this. I would like to get to know other Hammy people in my state. Anyone interested in talking about their Hammy's with me, please either contact me here or at rkicker@rocketmail.com. We have two twin sister dwarf hamsters that are adorable. Nippy, but adorable.

[Calamity]

FUN FACT OF THE DAY: Once in computer class we were put with the assignment to use a Microsoft program (forgot which once) and design a new front page for CHA! 

[AmazingAnimals]

Hi! Can I ask a question?

[A n s o n]

Hi! Can I ask a question?

sure?

[AmazingAnimals]

So I purchased a hamster from a pet store and they told me it was a male but it was actually female and was housed with males so as a result it was pregnant. The babies are one week old now but a baby was texting out its cute little legs and exploring a bit and the mom thought it was an intruder and bit the baby!! 😢 but then the mommy realized it was a baby and not an intruder so she carful we helped it into the nest and cleaned it up. This happens three days ago and I was wondering if I should take it into the vet to make sure it isn't infected or going to put any of other baby hamsters it its mama in danger. I've talked to the vet already and it will cost me $100 dollars just to get in. And it's the only exotic pets vet in my area. Please let me know! Thank you so much! IMG_9176.JPG
SORRY: the image won't work! But she has taken all skin and fur off and gets a BIG hole on its back and it's swollen and the flab of skin is dying and turning black.

Edited by AmazingAnimals, 18 July 2016 - 09:25 AM.

[A n s o n]

So I purchased a hamster from a pet store and they told me it was a male but it was actually female and was housed with males so as a result it was pregnant. The babies are one week old now but a baby was texting out its cute little legs and exploring a bit and the mom thought it was an intruder and bit the baby!! but then the mommy realized it was a baby and not an intruder so she carful we helped it into the nest and cleaned it up. This happens three days ago and I was wondering if I should take it into the vet to make sure it isn't infected or going to put any of other baby hamsters it its mama in danger. I've talked to the vet already and it will cost me $100 dollars just to get in. And it's the only exotic pets vet in my area. Please let me know! Thank you so much! IMG_9176.JPG
SORRY: the image won't work! But she has taken all skin and fur off and gets a BIG hole on its back and it's swollen and the flab of skin is dying and turning black.

If you take out the baby right now, you'll most likely have to hand raise it, and it's possible that the baby won't make it. If you decide to take out the baby, make sure you don't disturb the nest, or else the mother might get stressed and cull her litter. I think you could use a spoon to scoop the baby out of the nest while the mother is not there. I suggest you PM Strong Brew Hamstery about this, as she is experienced with hamster pregnancies and will probably be able to help you.

Edited by A n s o n, 18 July 2016 - 09:36 AM.

[AmazingAnimals]

I know what you mean. Buy the momma is very sweet and doesn't wat to even use her teeth to carry the babies and that is why she has not eaten it. I have been touching the baby since he got hurt and she is ok with me doing this. She is so very sweet! And the bite has been healing but I don't know if is infected. 😢🤕 but the mom has been fine with me touching the babies and I've been giving her homeopathic stress meds. And she is just fine I take it out once a day to check on it! Let me no ur thoughts. 🐹

[AmazingAnimals]

I know what you mean. Buy the momma is very sweet and doesn't wat to even use her teeth to carry the babies and that is why she has not eaten it. I have been touching the baby since he got hurt and she is ok with me doing this. She is so very sweet! And the bite has been healing but I don't know if is infected. 😢🤕 but the mom has been fine with me touching the babies and I've been giving her homeopathic stress meds. And she is just fine I take it out once a day to check on it! Let me no ur thoughts. 🐹

[TonyCheeksandSqueaks]

**CHA Status Update**

 

Hello all!

 

I had been a part of the CHA for many years, since I was a pretty young girl. I attended nearly every show and began working alongside Linda Price, the president emeritus, at events and conversing with her fairly regularly. A few years later, Amy Wu of Moxie Hamstery also began attending shows and working with Linda. She eventually started Moxie Hamstery and took over the dwarf division. Erin Ramsey, my partner in Cheeks and Squeaks Hamsters, joined about 6 months before Linda left. She took to it incredibly quickly and totally blended in to the rest of us ladies. In many ways, she was the driving force in keeping Linda's legacy alive. We later added Melissa Brown of Sweet Tooth Hamstery to our team. She is the sweetest and heads our rescue program!

 

A year ago, Linda told us she was retiring and asked us if we would consider carrying on the AAA lines as well the CHA. She gave us everything to get started, and so we took a flying leap into the world of hamster breeding and showing. We have updated things quite a bit, but our core values are the same--we work on breeding healthy, happy hamsters to show standards. Moxie Hamstery has since retired, but Cheeks and Squeaks is actively working with Linda's Syrian lines. We are mentored by Strong Brew Hamstery.

 

We have updated the shows to be a bit more interactive and child centered, as we have shifted focus from having a super serious event to appealing to the public and educating them on proper hamster husbandry. Of course, we still have the traditional Standards portion of the show (we use NHC standards rather than BHA now) and we do take that seriously. We just wanted to add a little more fun! We still host 4 shows annually in various locations. We recently branched out to the Ventura area as well as hosting the events in Orange and LA counties. We also host an informational booth the OC Pet Expo yearly!

 

In short, the CHA and AAA is doing well. We would love to see membership come alive again and hope that maybe this inspires some of you to visit us. 

 

Unfortunately, we were not given access to the original site and have not been able to update it. So, here is our brand new website: www.californiahamsterassociation.com . We have archived all of Linda's work so it is not lost if anyone needs it in the future.

 

This is our personal website for Cheeks and Squeaks: www.cheeksandsqueakshamsters.com 

 

We hope to see some of you at our next show!

 

Love,

Tony, Erin, Melissa, and Amy