If you have a new hamster but don’t know its gender, you’re likely wondering how to tell males and females apart. You can determine the difference between sexes once you […]
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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 […]
Why Isn’t My Hamster Running on Its Wheel Anymore?
Exercise wheels keep hamsters entertained. Syrian hamsters need a wheel measuring 28 cm in diameter, while a dwarf’s wheel should be 20 cm. Without them, hamsters risk becoming bored, stressed, […]
Why Does My Hamster Fling Poop?
It’s common for hamsters to fling poop. However, it’s not always normal or healthy because it can signify a problem in the hamster’s living environment. Hamsters eat their soft, nutrient-rich […]
Why Do Hamsters Love To Run On Wheels?
Exercise wheels are an essential part of every hamster’s cage setup. Without them, hamsters wouldn’t have enough to do, lacking the physical and mental stimulation needed for life in captivity. […]
Can I Release My Hamster Into The Wild?
When money is tight, a tenancy agreement has a no-pets policy, or you lack time to play with your pet, you may wonder if it’s okay to set a hamster […]
Do Hamsters Pretend To Be Dead? (Thanatosis)
Hamsters are constantly on high alert for predators and other environmental dangers. One of the ways hamsters avoid being captured and eaten is by pretending to be dead. While playing […]
Do Hamsters Need Sunlight? (Too Much vs. Too Little Direct Light)
Something that’s not always considered is whether hamsters need sunlight. Hamsters rarely come out during the day, but that doesn’t mean light isn’t important to them. Hamsters use sunlight to […]