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starrylight99 · 08-23-2010, 02:14 PM

One of the things I have noticed with enclosed cages like the Rotastak, is that hamsters LOVE to nest in the wheels. I think because its the smallest confined space they can find, and they feel safest in there. If he really seems to want to nest in the wheel, I would suggest buying him a second wheel to run in, so that he can nest where he pleases and get the necessary exercise. There's really no way to prevent a hamster from nesting somewhere. They'll do what they want and don't care what we think is best for them. Its the same answer for "why does my hamster move everything around in his cage once I clean it??"

08-23-2010, 02:14 PM
starrylight99 Senior Hamster Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 572	Re: Putting food and bedding in wheel. One of the things I have noticed with enclosed cages like the Rotastak, is that hamsters LOVE to nest in the wheels. I think because its the smallest confined space they can find, and they feel safest in there. If he really seems to want to nest in the wheel, I would suggest buying him a second wheel to run in, so that he can nest where he pleases and get the necessary exercise. There's really no way to prevent a hamster from nesting somewhere. They'll do what they want and don't care what we think is best for them. Its the same answer for "why does my hamster move everything around in his cage once I clean it??"