Hamsters are active creatures, so they’ll always scurry around, play with toys, and run on their wheels. However, there may be times when a hamster seems abnormally energetic. Animals rarely […]
Behavior
How To Get A Hamster To Stop Monkey Barring [Cage Climbing]
Life can be dull for small caged animals, so hamsters must be kept entertained. If you fail to provide enough enrichment, a hamster will make its own fun. An example […]
Why Do Hamsters Stare Off Into Space?
Sometimes, hamsters stop what they’re doing and stare into space. While this behavior appears alarming, hamsters are vulnerable to predators and are driven to remain alert for threats. When hamsters […]
Why Did My Hamster Make A Hissing Noise? [7 Common Causes]
Hamsters make various noises to communicate how they feel. Hissing is a negative sound hamsters make when they’re afraid, threatened, or startled. Hissing is a hamster’s way of warning off […]
Can Hamsters Have Dreams And Nightmares?
Scientists have discovered that far more animals have dreams than previously thought. Rodents, including hamsters, can have dreams about memories and past experiences as they sleep. Hamsters can have nightmares […]
What Does It Mean When Hamsters Make Squeaking Noises?
Squeaking is among the most common sounds hamsters make and has many meanings. It’s a positive and negative sound, making it difficult to determine why a hamster’s squeaking. Hamsters rely […]
Why Is My Hamster Being So Lazy? [Inactive Behavior Explained]
Hamsters sleep during the day and are awake at dusk and nighttime. As hamsters have the opposite sleeping routine to ours, it’s easy to mistake their natural behavior for laziness. […]
10 Noises Hamsters Make (And What They Mean)
Even though hamsters aren’t always that vocal, they have a vast repertoire of sounds. Hamsters usually make noises when they feel threatened or scared, but they also make certain sounds […]
Is It Normal For Hamsters To Bite Their Cage?
Biting the cage is a common hamster behavior, but it’s not normal. Bar biting has several negative effects, as it causes broken teeth and painful sores around the nose. Cage […]
How Do You Know If Hamsters Are Playing or Fighting?
Most hamsters can’t live together because they fight, but some dwarf species can cohabit if they’ve lived together since birth. However, it can be hard to tell the difference between […]