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Red was a longhaired red-eyed cream female Syrian hamster. Her full name was Little Red Riding Hoop (yes Hoop!). She was born on 21st February 2006 and died on 16th January 2008, just before her second birthday. Her father was Nelson and her mother was Bailey. She was Paws and Sonni's sister and was bred by us, Custard Hamstery.
Red used to live in a tall 3-levelled bar cage, but once she took up bar-chewing and rubbed her nose away we got her a new cage, called a Millhouse from Rydon. We later bought her a larger Gabber Rex, as she was a large hamster and needed a lot of space. We called her Little Red Riding Hoop (shortened to Little Red or Red) because of her red eyes. We changed it to Hoop because when she was a baby we gave the hams a small plate of spaghetti hoops, and she fell in it!
Red took up storing all her food in the top of her playhouse, and liked being brushed. She was always very active, and loved running around. Her favourite food was broccoli.
Red entered in many shows and did very well. She had many firsts, seconds and thirds to her name, and also had won Best in Show Junior and Best Opposite Sex Junior! We are very proud of her.
Sadly Red passed away in January. She had kidney failure, and had to be put to sleep. She was a gorgeous ham, and a real sweetheart. R.I.P Red, we will always love you. ♥
Little Red Riding Hoop
The smallest baby in the nest,
The tiniest ham of all,
I knew that you would be the best,
Even though you were so small
Spaghetti Hoops and shining red eyes,
Your name became quite clear,
But now we have to say goodbye,
My sweet Red Riding Hoop, dear
Even though you were so small at the start,
You quickly began to grow,
A special place you took in my heart,
When you won Junior Best in Show,
You were so active right to the end,
Running happily on your wheel,
I’m sorry you had to go, my friend,
My heart you sure did steal,
I’ll think of you Red, every single day
Why did you have to go?
For in my heart is where you’ll stay
I’ll always miss you so.
