Any hamster that is a year and a half old is considered elderly, she said, and how much your hamster shows his or her age will depend on a number of things, including their individual personality and energy level. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to help your hamster live a healthy, fulfilling life.
Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the barley. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, drain, and set aside. When the soup is ready, add the barley and cook the soup for another 15 or 20 minutes, until the barley is tender.
Here are the steps on how to cook barley. 1  First rinse barley with a strainer. Remove any debris as you strain it. 2  Soak the barley overnight in water. Use about two cups for each cup of barley. 3  When you are ready to boil your barley, choose from either broth or water.  For every 1 cup of barley, use 2 Â½ to 3 cups of 1  liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil.