This page documents all the hamsters that we've shared our lives with.
DottieDottie was our first ever Roborovski at Custard Hamstery! She was a rescue hamster who we got from the RSPCA during the first COVID lockdown - quite novel having a 'socially distanced' hamster delivery! Although she wasn't keen on being handled she lived a spoilt life zooming around her palace and always came out to see what was going on.
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CloverClover was a satin cinnamon lady. She was a big cheeky girl and a much loved character.
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CrumbleMiss Crumble was a shorthaired cream lady, and came to us as a rescue. She was very busy and loves to come out for a treat.
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RenéRené was a long-haired cinnamon dom spot banded who came to us as a mate for Clover, however due to COVID restrictions he ended up enjoying his retirement here with us. Although he never produced any litters at Custard he was a charming gentleman.
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RosettaRosetta was a shorthaired cinnamon, the daughter of Nico and Ketzia and the sister of Vincent. She was a cheeky lady who inherited her mother's shouting gene!
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NormanNorman came to us in May 2019, and was so named because he was our first normal-coloured Chinese hamster! He was a very sweet and shy little boy.
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KlausTristar's Klaus at Custard was a Winter White sapphire pearl, and the first Winter White we have had at Custard in many years! He was a small round snowball of a hamster who loved burying in his bedding and sitting in his 'Klaus House'!
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NicoCustard's Nico was a cinnamon banded, the son of Hadrian and Mango and brother of Samphire. He had unusual odd-coloured eyes, and loved nothing more than to be held and cuddled.
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FergusCustard's Fergus was a cinnamon satin and the son of Rupert and Halloumi and brother of Walnut. He was a bit of a grump but a sweetie at heart.
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KetziaTristar's Ketzia was a long-haired cinnamon girl. She was a real character and one of the most vocal hamsters we've ever had! She was the mother of the Ketzinicos including Vincent and Rosetta.
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SamphireCustard's Samphire was a long-haired cinnamon banded, the daughter of Hadrian and Mango and the sister of Nico. She was a cheeky, fluffy madam and a bit of a poser!
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WalnutCustard's Walnut was a cinnamon, the son of Rupert and Halloumi and the brother of Fergus. We didn't intend to keep him but he was such a sweetheart we couldn't let him go! Walnut, also affectionately known as Wally, Wally Walnut and Wallace, was a big soft soppy boy who loves cuddles.
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HadrianLeedsHams Hadrian at Custard was a red-eyed cream banded and a big fluffy lump of a hamster! He was the son of Rupert and while he looked laid-back, he could be pretty speedy when he wanted to. He fathered 6 babies with Mango and led a long and happy life.
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HalloumiTristar's Halloumi at Custard was a red-eyed cream satin Syrian female. She was a fiesty lady and the mother of 14 babies with Rupert, including Walnut and Fergus.
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MangoTristar's Mango at Custard came to us in the Spring of 2018. She was a cinnamon and themother to the Hadrango litter with Hadrian. Sadly she passed away young due to a twisted bowel despite the vet operating to try and save her. She was a beautiful girl, a great mum and full of character.
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RupertCustard's Rupert was a cinnamon Syrian male, and the son of Orlando and Billie. He was a calm and laid-back little man and a big softie. He fathered two litters - one at Leeds Hams and one here. He was the father of Hadrian, Walnut and Fergus, and grandfather to Nico and Samphire.
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TootsieTootsie was a dominant spot Chinese hamster who came to us for a short time. She was not a well little one but we did our best for her and we hope she enjoyed her time with us. She passed away in January 2018.
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AzulaCustard's Azula was a black-eyed cream Syrian female, and the daughter of Orlando and Billie. She was a big character who loved wheel running and cuddle. She was an inquisitive girl, always standing up on her back legs and looking around to see what's going on.
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BiancaVectis' Bianca at Custard was a black-eyed white Chinese hamster. She was the cheekiest little lady and always on the go!
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LanceVectis' Lance Bob at Custard was a dominant spot Chinese male. He was a shy little fellow who didn't come out too much but he loved running on his wheel and placed well at shows.
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BillieLeeds Hams' Billie at Custard was a cinnamon Syrian female and the mother of the Orlillies litter. She was a cheeky little lady and loved playing and coming out for a cuddle.
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OrlandoTristar's Orlando at Custard is a black-eyed cream Syrian male and the father of the Orlillies litter. He was a big softie and loved a cuddle and a treat.
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Creamface McPatchCustard's Creamface McPatch was a golden tort Syrian female and the daughter of Orlando and Billie. She was a very cheeky little lady, a great poser and could demolish a cardboard box in a matter of hours! Sadly she passed away young.
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KelpieKelpie was a chocolate tortoiseshell Syrian. She came to us from a petshop but just captured our hearts with her cheeky personality. She truly lived up to the 'naughty torty' reputation and passed away in March 2014 aged around 2 years.
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MulliganMulligan was a black-eyed cream satin and came to us from Wyngrove Hamstery. He was a big gentle soppy man who loved a cuddle, and lived to be around 2 and a half years old. He passed away in December 2013.
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HullabalooCustard's Hullabaloo was a long-haired red-eyed cream rex from our Sunbrus litter. He was a beautiful little guy with a true zest for life and an amazing coat and skirt that he kept throughout his entire life! He passed away in December 2012 aged nearly 3 years.
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Dommy BobDommy Bob was the first Chinese hamster to ever join us here at Custard Hamstery, which made him a special little man. He was a Chinese dominant spot, and a calm and gentle little man who won over everyone's hearts, as well as winning numerous Best In Show Dwarf titles. He left us aged 2 and a half years in September 2012.
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MattieCustard's Problematique was the second baby we kept from the Sunbrus litter. She was a long-haired cinnamon rex and was a busy little lady always bustling around her cage. She left us in December 2011 just under 2 years old.
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BruCustard's Irn Bru was one of our babies from the Napolianas litter, and the father of the Sunbrus. He was a long-haired cinnamon, and a big man with a beautiful coat. He lived to a good age and left us in September 2011. He did extremely well during his show career, winning numerous prizes, Best Overall Junior at Bradford Champs, and also gained a Certificate of Merit.
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EdEd was a long-haired cinnamon satin and Bru's brother, another of the Napolianas. He was a small man who put all his effort into growing a super long skirt but no body weight, and loved a cuddle and a treat. He left us in June 2011.
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ParmaParma Ham was the third baby we kept from the Napolianas litter. She was a beautiful golden satin girl with a lovely gentle temperament. She passed away aged around 2 years in March 2011.
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HarrietHarriet was a sapphire Winter White girl who we got with the intention of mating to Bingley, however she wasn't having this and wanted to remain single! She was a feisty little lady who wasn't much of a cuddler but loved running around and exploring. She left us in June 2010 aged nearly 2 years.
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AllianaAlliana was a long-haired cinnamon rex, and the first rex 'crinklyham' here at Custard. She came to us from Alphabet hamstery and was the mother of the Napolianas litter. She was a sweet little lady and left us in April 2010.
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NapoleonNapoleon was a long-haired black-eyed cream satin, and was the son of Paws. He came to us from Chocolate Hams after we lent Paws to mate to one of their females, Caramel. He was a true character with a magnificent skirt, and fathered our Napolianas litter. He left us in January 2010 aged over 2 years.
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BingleyBingley was a Winter White sapphire, and came to us along with his brother Kipton from Midnight Stud. He was a very laid back character and did us proud in shows, winning 2 Best In Shows and numerous Best In Show Juniors. He passed away aged over 2 years in August 2009.
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GusGus, also known as 'Skooli' or 'Pringle', was a normal marbled Winter White that we got for my biology department at school at the same time as Kipton and Bingley, however he spent more time with us than at school. He was a friendly and active little man who did well at shows, and passed away in May 2009.
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KiptonKipton was a sapphire pearl Winter White, and the brother of Bingley. He was a truly special character, always keeping us entertained. He did amazing at shows, winning many Best In Shows, most notably Best In Show at Bradford Champs. He left us in January 2009.
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PawsPawaver was a black-eyed cream satin male from our second litter, the Baisons, and the father of Napoleon. He was a beautiful gentleman of a hamster and his line lives on to the Custards of today. He passed away in June 2008.
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SonniSonesta (Sonni for short) was another of the Baison litter, and a real character. She was a bit of an escape artist, and made numerous break-out attempts! She was a little busybody and left us in February 2008.
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RedLittle Red was the third baby we kept from the Baisons litter. She was a long-haired red-eyed cream and a beautiful little lady who won multiple Best In Show Juniors. She left us in January 2008.
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NelsonNelson was a black-eyed cream and the very first show hamster we ever had here at Custard Hamstery. He was the father of our second litter, the Baisons, and a much-loved character. He was a real poser with stunning big eyes! He passed away in September 2007.
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BaileyBailey was a cinnamon satin and our second show hamster. She was the mother of the Baisons litter and a gentle soul and wonderful mother. She passed away in August 2007.
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RuntyRunty was one of the babies from our first ever litter. He was a sable Syrian and the runt of the litter, hence the name! He was a special little character and lived to the grand old age of 3 years 3 months.
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PeppermintPeppermint was Runty's brother and a cinnamon banded. He was a very special hamster and held an important place in our hearts. He lived to around 2 years.
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BarleyBarley was the mother of our first litter, and was a black-eyed cream banded. She was a sweet and gentle hamster.
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LillyLilly was a silver grey banded and a sweet and friendly little lady. She inspired many a story about her adventures!
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LucyLucy was a long-haired golden, and also actually a male (though I didn't know that at the time seeing as I was about 3)!
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