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I just got a job as a 3rd grade teacher. Today I found out that the 3rd grade has a pet hamster. Do you have any tips on taking care of this pet? I have no experience with this kind of pet. How often do you clean the cage? Do you let the students clean it? Any tips on keeping the cage clean and nice smelling? Thanks for any help.
kristine Kopp On 8/25/08, Becca wrote: > I just got a job as a 3rd grade teacher. Today I found > out that the 3rd grade has a pet hamster. Do you have any > tips on taking care of this pet?

Hi Becca, I have had many hamsters over the years. The bigger ones are usually friendly. The little dwarf hamsters are about the size of a mouse. They are...See More
Aug 25, 2008
hamster lover On 8/25/08, Becca wrote: > I just got a job as a 3rd grade teacher. Today I found > out that the 3rd grade has a pet hamster. Do you have any > tips on taking care of this pet? I have no experience > with this kind of pet. How often do you clean the cage? > Do you let the students clean it? Any tips on keeping the > cage clean and...See More
Dec 21, 2008


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