That's what I'M trying to figure out. They're six. They're already impressed with your ability to tie a tie, or do a magic trick.

*incriminations

WTF? I'm like majorily for animal rights and shit bit putting a hamster in a hamsterball isn't cruelity *if they aren't kicked* lol. It gives them the exercise that they need

Uh, no, stupid, putting a hamster in a HAMSTER ball isn't cruelty. Kicking a hamster ball with a live one in it and sending it flying through the air to its death is cruel. As unintentional as it was, I might add.

Actually, the balls are crap. The animal can barely see where it's going, every time it moves the whole world wobbles around, and it keeps smacking loudly into things and getting jarred. They're pretty nasty things. Fun from a human point of view because hey, what a cool idea running around in a giant ball is!, but they're not nice for animals. In a ball they never see anything other than the plastic inside, you might as well just leave them in their cage to run on the wheel. At least they can get off the wheel when they want to. 'Tis far better to rodent-proof an area of your house (bathrooms are usually good, as are halls), and let your small furry have a bit of a free range there. They still get the exercise, there's no scary banging, they can see where they're going, and they get to sniff exciting things and explore dark nooks and crannies.

Wow, the only productive or useful comment I have seen! I never thought of it like that. Thanks!

Rodents are smarter than you think... They don't get that freaked out by the ball. For some animals (chinchillas for example), they shouldn't be put in the ball because it could cause them to overheat and they're really sensitive to temperature. I've read accounts from owners who have made the mistake of letting a chinchilla use a ball, they've noticed that they will keep coming back, and they are not afraid of it. Now, hamsters are not as smart as a chinchilla, but a hamster knows enough to be afraid of something they don't like, but many hop in on their own accord. Sure, it's better to let them run around free, but the excercise ball is still an option.

i agree with this, i've had a vet tell me there is nothing wrong with a ball, as long as it's used in a safe place. In other words, a room where they can't fall off into anything. hitting a wall isn't going to hurt them, they can't run that fast. :/ and my gerbils certainly aren't scared of a ******* ball. they like it.

I like how you go straight from "who gives a shit" to "ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!!". Seriously, choose a side, dude.

Absolutely right. No one should make an effort for anyone ever. If they do, they deserve whatever they get, the cocky little pricks. Cow.

Why shouldn't people try to impress others? Being cocky is a good thing in some cases, depending ont he person you're really being cocky too. Thinking your the shit is a good quality.. because you don't have those people saying "I'm fat wah wah wah" Who are looking for some reconciliation. Impressing someone is basically saying, "Here's what I'm good at, and what I enjoy, don't I look hot while doing it?" HAHAHA. No but seriously. Cockyness is a thumbs up, atleast to me. Depends on how much too though. If its constant then its like, stfu. But if not its sexy. ( : OP I'm gonna go with YDI because you didn't look at the ball before you kicked it, but also FYL because you rarely see a hamster in a ball outside of a daycare center.