Ontario Hamster Club

13/04/2024

And we have our winners!!!

Syrian Starter Kit- Em Weiz
Burrow Down Basket- Jan Izumi
Hamlete Basket- Jordan Sh
Tiny Nester Basket- Sandy Hu
Sky High Basket- Missina Lee

A huge thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to the winners! 🥳

WINNERS- Please reach out to our page to arrange the delivery of your items!

12/04/2024

Raffle update!!

A huge thanks to everyone who entered- winners have been drawn and will be announced very soon!

With your help, we raised $150 for All Creatures Rescue 🥳 All other funds will be allocated towards shipment costs and future educational purposes for the Ontario Hamster Club.

Thank you for entering and helping us raise funds for animals in need 🥰

24/03/2024

🐹 Did you know that rodent teeth are self-correcting, AND self sharpening? That's right! Your hamster's teeth will naturally wear down on their own. So, don't worry if your furry friend isn't a big gnawer. Providing chew toys helps satisfy natural gnawing behaviours, but it isn’t going to perform dental work! 🦷

However, it's crucial to regularly check your hamster's incisors for any signs of malocclusion. Poor genes, trauma (such as bar biting), growths or simply old age can cause misalignment issues. If you notice overgrown teeth, it's best to consult a vet. Tooth trimming should only be done by professionals, as it can be risky and cause the tooth to fracture, resulting in pain or abscesses. 🚫

Remember, teeth checks should be performed as part of regular health checks and problems are usually visible as shown in the pictures, so if you notice any issues with your hamsters teeth, seek guidance from an experienced rodent vet. Keep those teeth in check and keep your furry friend happy and healthy! 😊🐾

15/03/2024

*RAFFLE NOW CLOSED- THANK YOU SO MUCH IF YOU ENTERED AND GOOD LUCK!*

We are delighted to announce our Niteangel raffle, Niteangel kindly sent us some of their products and we would love for our members to have the chance to win these 5 bundles we’ve put together! Please be sure to check product descriptions for full content details and to check they are species appropriate.

Please follow these steps to enter!

🎫 TICKET PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS🎫
- 3 FOR $5
-7 FOR $10

Step 1: Decide how many tickets you’d like to purchase.
Step 2: E-transfer that amount to [email protected]
Step 3: Decide which bundles you’d like your tickets to go towards and fill out the entry form here: https://forms.gle/Asv7nQaiLtARd2Ku8

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

If you’d like to make changes or have any questions, please reach out to the OHC page or OHC admin Chelle Bertrand.

The Ontario Hamster Club can cover shipping costs within Ontario, but outside of this shipping fees will apply.

Please try to fill out form entries fully, we will email regarding incomplete form entries, so please keep an eye on your emails, as if we don’t have your full details your entry will not count.

Please be sure to allocate the right amount of entries to the bundles for the tickets you have purchased.

Profits raised from the raffle will be split 75% between the OHC for shipping costs & educational purposes (such as updating our website and care guides) and future events (such as expos) with 25% raised donated to All Creatures Rescue.

Please contact us via our page with any questions pertaining to the raffle.

We will only contact via the OHC email ([email protected]) or from the OHC page directly. Do not follow any links other than the raffle link posted here, and do not message anyone outside the official OHC page or OHC admin Chelle Bertrand

The raffle runs until March 31st at midnight, winners will be announced and contacted over the following first week of April.

12/03/2024

Some updated information on suitable hamster enclosures including the minimum size, and some options available in Canada!

While our minimum we’ve been recommending has been 600sq inches for a while now, we just hadn’t got around to sharing some updated infographs (courtesy of Sarah L)

It’s important to remember a minimum size is just that, it serves a purpose of having something in place for new owners who may be unaware of proper care standards to steer them away from small pet stores cages, but this also means for veteran owners we can work towards pushing above that minimum size, and incorporating larger spaces and more enrichment for our hamsters where possible, and where needed. Some hamsters may require larger spaces, the Ikea linnmon pictured being a great example! So this is just a general guide and starting point for some ideas.

Every hamster is different, it’s important to consider what will work for your species of hamster, whether they are a chewer or likely to display stress behaviours with a wired enclosure for example, if you have a Syrian they need larger wheels and hides so how will these fit into the enclosure, so on and so forth.

Tell us all about your hamsters enclosure and what has worked for them! Or join us over on our Facebook group, to speak with other OHC members for advice and tips 🥰

24/02/2024

*GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🥳

The Ontario Hamster Club was recently sent some Niteangel products and we are over the moon with their generosity!

We would love someone to be able to win one of the bundles we’ve put together, so we have set up this giveaway, giving someone an awesome opportunity to win this dig bundle! Suitable for all species of hamster 🐹

Here’s what’s included:
• Acrylic Sandbath
• Sand Scoop
• Desert Sand
• Coco Peat

Rules for entering:
• Follow us on our Facebook or Instagram page!
• Comment on this post & don’t forget to tag your friends!
• Share this to your Facebook or Instagram story for an extra entry!

You must be over the age of 18 or have your parents permission to enter. This giveaway is open to Canada, but shipping costs outside of Ontario will apply.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.

This giveaway runs until the 15th March and will be drawn on the weekend of the 16th. Winners will be contacted by direct message through Facebook or Instagram. Please do NOT enter your details on any 3rd party websites, we will only contact you through private dm.

15/12/2023

It’s the time of year many will seek to buying hamsters and other small animals as Christmas presents, this is not something (with any animal) that should be encouraged. Always do research, and spread the word around the festive season that hamsters are not cheap or starter pets that should be gifted as presents.

Small animals are long-term commitments, not Christmas presents! 🐹❌

Any prospective owner must ensure they are ready for the responsibility of pet ownership with proper supplies, space, time, funds for veterinary care, research of the species, and a genuine desire to care for the animal. This is often not so when it comes to surprise gifts. Please do consider alternative gifts this Christmas! 🙂