Whether mice or hamsters make better pets is highly subjective. Despite being members of the same family (the order Rodentia), they’re different animals with different traits. Syrian hamsters are the […]
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What To Look Out for When Buying A Hamster
Hamsters only have short lifespans of around 2 to 2.5 years. That’s why you need to buy a healthy hamster – one free from illness and disease that could cut […]
How Do You Breed Syrian Hamsters? [A Full Beginners Guide]
Some owners want to breed Syrian hamsters because they want more pets or intend to sell them. To breed Syrian hamsters, you’ll need one male and one female, but more […]
100 Best Names for Female Hamsters (with Interesting Meanings)
Bringing a female hamster into your home is always exciting, but it comes with certain responsibilities. You’ll need a cage, toys, food, bedding, and a good name for a girl […]
100 Good Names for A Boy Hamster (And What It Means!)
Once you have a hamster, there’s lots of planning to do. You’ll need to equip the cage and help it adjust to a new home. Another pivotal step is finding […]
What Type of Hamster Is The Most Friendly? [5 Relaxed Species]
There are five hamster species kept as pets in captivity. All have different personalities, but some are friendlier, less nippy, and easier to tame than others. While all hamsters can […]
How To Care for A Senior Hamster [7 Ways To Make Life Easier!]
As hamsters grow old, they need more focused care and attention. Senior hamsters are prone to health conditions and find it challenging to move around, eat, and drink sufficiently. So, […]
7 Easy Tricks To Teach Your Hamster
You can teach hamsters tricks using voice and hand gestures when using treats as positive reinforcement. Hamsters can learn simple tricks, such as begging, jumping, rolling over, playing dead, and […]
Where Do Hamsters Like To Be Stroked? [Favorite Petting Places]
There are certain areas where hamsters don’t like to be stroked. Knowing where a hamster does and doesn’t like being petted or touched is important to a happy and stress-free […]
20 Common Places Hamsters Hide When They Escape
Knowing where a hamster is most likely to hide when it escapes gives you the best chance of finding it. Hamsters prefer enclosed spaces that are quiet, dark, and warm, […]