Super Nova

The moment I noticed that Nova hadn't been eating normal since last Wednesday. I knew his end is near. And true enough, he started having breathing difficulties two days later. And it had gotten worse during the weekends.

Last night, he was panting so badly that he had to breath through his mouth. So I had been telling him to let go. He dun have to suffer any more.

This morning I woke up earlier than usual, expecting to see him dead. Yet he was still alive. But he was also having fits.

Before I left for work, I noticed him in that good-ole-familiar position.

Super Nova 

25 Nov 2010 - 18 Feb 2013

Nova: Take Away

Dinner is Served

Ever since the commercial brand Vitakraft increased their price by 50%, plus I have 5 hamsters, I decided to feed the brood purely on fresh food.

And so far so good. Esp with Evie nearing her 2.5yrs with me.

These are the brood's staple food.

The white cabbage is said to be too "watery" so purple cabbage is the alternative.

From today onwards, I will adding a half quail egg for that added boost. *cheesy grin*

Updates

The Brood
A week after I adopted Kootra, Snowie passed away. So I went back to Kootra's breeder to see if she has anymore pups to rehome.

And lucky me, she had. So I adopted another blackie which I named him Zeeke. Unfortunately I do not have a decent picture of him. Becos he is super skittish, just like Kootra. And he loves to put his face right in front of the camera. Kekekeke!!!!

The Hamster Villa
With Zane's passing, I have one spare NPF Cage. And since Nova is having some coat/skin condition, I have decided to join the two NPF cages for him. So that he can have a better living condition, hoping that it will stop &/or help his coat/skin condition.

With this, it gave me the idea to do the same for Kootra. Esp since Evie is not well herself. Well, she is as fit as a bull. Just that she is close to 2.5yo and I suspect that she is blind. There is a "cloud" in both her eyes. So I wanna downgrade her to a smaller cage. And lucky me I managed to get a 2nd hand Habitrail Cage during the weekend.

Yes, I sold mine off a few months ago. And now I'm buying it back. What an irony eh.

So now, I have connected two NPF cages for both Kootra & Nova. Oh. Kootra is having the same coat/skin condition as Nova. So hope the new living conditions will help.

Kootra is on the left. Nova is on the right.

And this is how the four small cages look like together.

The other two - Lola & Zeeke are housed in the iMac Fantasy & Ferplast Cage respectively.

Left: Lola in iMac. Right: Zeeke in Ferplast.

Nova: Organic Goodness

This is where Nova stashes the big organic nut.

A New Organic Mix

All along I have been feeding the brood this organic mix. But when the seller starts getting busy with school that I decided to look for an alternative.

My initial plan was to do the mix myself. Yes, it was a ridiculous & crazy thought. And I was still toying with the idea when someone point me in this direction. It is more costly but I have to try. Cos I dun like the commercial mix which is more costly. So I went ahead and order 1 pack to try.

I received the pack on Tuesday.

Organic Goodness ... and it smells delish too.

The brood's 1st feed.

Digging In.

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This is what's left after two days.

And I also fed them some fresh veges,

Which is dearly missed by the two small ones.

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What we will do for our hammies *cheesy grin*

Change Address

Nova's new address is the iMac Fantasy, while Yuki's new address is the Ferplast Mini Duna.

The change is due to the fact that Nova loves running and he was causing a big ruckus while running in the Ferplast.

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Nova (Feb 2011 - 86g; Mar 2011 - 90g).

I might get him to exchange address with Lola.

After that last shot was taken, before I cud do anything, the lil fella just PLOPPED onto the floor. BWahahahaaa!!!!!

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 Yuki (Feb 2011 - 103g; Mar 2011 - 104g)

 

 

Nova: Photo Update

Nova is a typical nocturnal animal. Nothing will stir him from his beauty sleep.

His weight in Jan 2011 was 64g. Now he is 86g. KEWL !!!!!

Jan 2011 Weigh-In

As at 9 Jan 2011
Nova
- 64g

Yuki
- 103g (20 Nov 2010)
- 108g (9 Jan 2011)

Juno
- 106g (25 Sept 2010)
- 112g (20 Nov 2010)
- 106g (9 Jan 2011)

Snowie
- 97g (25 Sept 2010)
- 84g (20 Nov 2010)
- 88g (9 Jan 2011)

Zane
- 70g (25 Sept 2010)
- 64g (20 Nov 2010)
- 68g (9 Jan 2011)

Evie
- 29g (25 Sept 2010)
- 27g (20 Nov 2010)
- 33g (9 Jan 2011)

WOW!!!!! I did notice that Evie has been eating more than usual. And the scale confirmed that.

I'm real glad that Snowie is gaining weight. Keeping fingers crossed that it will continue.

Strangely enuf, Juno has lost quite a bit of weight. Hmmm ... upon recollection, she didn't quite finish her fresh food during this past week.

I was told that Yuki can go as high as 190g. Esp when she's still under 1yo.

In-Out In-Out

I hereby declare that I'll not stop keeping hamsters as pets. With this, may I present you with my newest addition ... a male Syrian ... Nova. He was born on 25 Nov 2011.

And he'll be housed in the Ferplast Mini Duna Cage.

First order of the day was to check out his new crib.

Then make sure the fridge is fully stocked up ...

Then the gym ...

Last but not least, the cupboards for some snacks ...

And it seems like a good place to nap too.