To some people, hamsters are tiny, smelly rodents. To other people, they’re adorable tiny, smelly rodents. Whatever your opinion, if you plan to adopt one you’ll need to do your hamster a favor and not buy one of those colorful, wiry cages at PetSmart.
Hamsters may be tiny, but they’ll need as big a tank as you can find. The bigger the better. They love to move around, climb, and dig. You’ll want to fill the tank with a couple inches of bedding, so they can dig tunnels.
Exercise is important for hamsters! This means that you need to get a bigger wheel that is large enough for the hamster to run without having to scrunch up its back.
Syrian hamsters, also known as golden or teddy bear hamsters, are a very common breed. It is important to note that they are solitary creatures that prefer to live alone.
Humane Society: Hamster Housing
Youtube: Good and Bad Hamster Cages
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As a current hamster pet owner, I love that you advocate for avoiding the wire cages they sell at the pet store. When I brought Edgar (a male, Chinese Dwarf Hamster) home, I made sure to fill his tank with plenty of toys and exercise options. Though I don’t have as big of a cage as the one pictured in your post, they definitely need a lot of space. I just wish the bigger tanks weren’t so darn expensive. They make these really cool “hamster mansions” in the UK, but they don’t ship them to the U.S.. I must admit after reading your post I’m starting to rethink the wheel I bought for him, but then again he’s a dwarf so I’m not sure if the same rule applies. I’m definitely going to do some research thanks to your post though!
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I think your dwarf hamster should be good with a smaller wheel since it’s a smaller hamster. More research is always a good thing, and I’m glad my post actually had a positive impact!
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I’ve always loved rodents and I’ve had three hamsters in my life. I was a lot younger when I had them and I wish I would have known more about creating the perfect little habitat for them. I also wish I would have known that wire cages are not the best option. But I’m glad you wrote this because I’d like to adopt another hamster or a rat someday and knowing more about proper housing is very helpful. Thanks for sharing (:
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My sisters have had a few hamsters/gerbils, and we kinda learned along the way. You can just never know too much about caring for animals.
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