Hamster Central - View Single Post - Difference between hamster and other rodents (newbie q's)

CMB · 06-27-2016, 07:04 AM

Have a look at the lets see your cages thread. They are some good cages there and also ideas on how to set the up.

Using the same substrate that you use for gerbils should be ok for hamsters too. Syrian hamsters need bigger toys, wheels, tubes etc. Buy rat toys. Dwarf hamsters can usually fit into toys, tubes sold for hamsters. Which ever species of hamster you get. Make sure when they are using a wheel that their back is straight. If their back is curved the wheel is too small.

Scatter feeding gives the hamster something to do. Hamsters can be trained to use a litter tray. Dwarfs often like sand to bathe in.

06-27-2016, 07:04 AM
CMB PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hertfordshire - UK Posts: 3,190	Re: Difference between hamster and other rodents (newbie q's) Have a look at the lets see your cages thread. They are some good cages there and also ideas on how to set the up. Using the same substrate that you use for gerbils should be ok for hamsters too. Syrian hamsters need bigger toys, wheels, tubes etc. Buy rat toys. Dwarf hamsters can usually fit into toys, tubes sold for hamsters. Which ever species of hamster you get. Make sure when they are using a wheel that their back is straight. If their back is curved the wheel is too small. Scatter feeding gives the hamster something to do. Hamsters can be trained to use a litter tray. Dwarfs often like sand to bathe in.