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[XxNinjaHamsterxX]

Whew! What a relief thank you so much I was looking for something like this. I have one for my dog but I couldn't find one for my hammy, I feel so relaxed now.

[TakingLittleSteps]

I have had nightmares about this...and not being able to get my ham out. thanks

[Bigby]

In the case of a fire, assuming I could reach my hamster. My plan is to throw all my bedding out the window, wrap my hamster in a towel and slide out the window, with everything crossed praying I don't die on impact.

Failing that I'd use the back door :3

[hamsterhollie]

this really worked for me in a evacuation!

 

[beans_and_penny458]

I never thought about this. Good thing I read this! 

[RainbowHamster92]

This is brilliant! I already have my emergency supplies ready to go, but fantastic to see it typed up, so many hamster owners will find this, forgive me for this, a life saver!

[SilverIris]

Thanks for all of the tips!

 

My personal situation makes it far easier for me to evacuate my hamsters safely. The easiest way for me to evacuate is to go right by them. They are in between my bedroom and the door I would use to go outside. Their cage is really lightweight and has handles specifically for carrying it around. All I need now is the bag of stuff to take in an emergency! 

 

Just on an unrelated note, if you ever need a source for complete hamster care (includes breeding, health issues, and other things) look for The Complete Guide to Dwarf Hamster Care: Secrets to Raising a Healthy, Happy Pet by George Grayson. I highly recommend it to anyone who owns/will own a dwarf hammie or two. 

 

Greetings from baby Berry. Please pray for the operation to succeed so I can be healthy and happy again! 

 

[Roxyhorse47]

Thanks for starting this topic, I've always thought about it and wondered what i would do in an emergency buy have never actually made a plan :/ i definitely will now as it is important

[HappyHammieLover]

Wow great tips! Thank you ever so much that's great   Just hoping for everyone that nothing like this ever happens 

[Neon Puddin Cups]

Wow, I will definitely do the BOB! I way over think things so I've always wondered what I would do during a fire (NO worries of flooding in my area) evacuation. Does aspen bedding last? Will it...rot or anything? How about Oxbow hamster & gerbil food (the little rings)? I would probably replace the emergency food every time I bought a new bag.

Thanks so much!!!

[Roxxxy Andrews]

Great topic! I'll do this if i ever have a fire.

[petalisawesome]

Try practicing this, but not with the real hamster. Use a stuffed ham or something else.

[matty]

Great topic! When I make my bug out bag for my (soon to come) hamster,I think I may end up bringing a few sunflower seeds as well... After all, you can never go wrong with treats, and in case my hamster gets stressed, maybe treats will calm it down.

[ritamyfirsthamster]

this is a great topic to talk about! i am getting my hamster supplies in the next week and i will make a carrier cage. but i do not have any money to spend on a cage right now, so what household objects can i use that are big enough of a long haired female syrian hamster? i love this bob idea!

[ThePipsqueakery]

I've gone over this again and again, and evacuating this many hamsters would likely be a disaster of epic proportions. I mean we could do it with a little bit of prep time (like 30 minutes), but if there was something like a fire it would be bad news. We have a set-up that may work in case of quick evacuation, but I'm not sure how well it would go. 

 

If anyone has any great ideas on how to evacuate 20+ hamsters (plus mice and chinchillas) quickly I would be very interested to see it.