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FluffyHamsterButts · 05-25-2017, 01:15 PM

First off, I am aware that there is a similar thread to this, but I wanted to go over things or share some new ideas

1. A frozen waterbottle near their bed.
I don't recommend using this tip for wild chewers. (From the plastic) But this is a good way to keep them cool while they sleep. Don't put it too close to them as it might scare them.

2. Ice cubes in their waterbottle!
I do this all the time when its hot. However, its hard to fit the icecubes in, so I break them up and put them in. It should stay frozen for a couple of hours. Make sure no icecubes are too big, if they are it shouldn't be to much of a problem but its not great to swallow them, since they are so small.

3. A cool-off zone
I use like a ceramic toy or bowl, you can use clean rocks/stones for this but I don't, anyway, to get the ceramic cool, I put it in the freezer for a couple of hours, then put it in the cage and they can sit/lay on the cold ceramic or stone. If you use stone, its great to cut-down their nails!

4. Refreshing waterbottle everyday
Some people do this all the time anyway, but I tend to only do it once or twice a week. Anyway, when the weather is hot, I empty and refill everyday to keep it fresh and cold.

5. A cool sand bath
For their sand bath, I put It in the fridge for a few hours. Meaning when they roll around, its nice and cool. Too make sure its not too cold, leave it out in the shade for about 15-30 minutes, but that's mainly if you feel its really cold.

That's all I have, feel free to share more ideas in the comments.

05-25-2017, 01:15 PM
FluffyHamsterButts Newborn Pup Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Earth, believe it or not. Posts: 32	Keeping Your Hammy Cool In Summer First off, I am aware that there is a similar thread to this, but I wanted to go over things or share some new ideas 1. A frozen waterbottle near their bed. I don't recommend using this tip for wild chewers. (From the plastic) But this is a good way to keep them cool while they sleep. Don't put it too close to them as it might scare them. 2. Ice cubes in their waterbottle! I do this all the time when its hot. However, its hard to fit the icecubes in, so I break them up and put them in. It should stay frozen for a couple of hours. Make sure no icecubes are too big, if they are it shouldn't be to much of a problem but its not great to swallow them, since they are so small. 3. A cool-off zone I use like a ceramic toy or bowl, you can use clean rocks/stones for this but I don't, anyway, to get the ceramic cool, I put it in the freezer for a couple of hours, then put it in the cage and they can sit/lay on the cold ceramic or stone. If you use stone, its great to cut-down their nails! 4. Refreshing waterbottle everyday Some people do this all the time anyway, but I tend to only do it once or twice a week. Anyway, when the weather is hot, I empty and refill everyday to keep it fresh and cold. 5. A cool sand bath For their sand bath, I put It in the fridge for a few hours. Meaning when they roll around, its nice and cool. Too make sure its not too cold, leave it out in the shade for about 15-30 minutes, but that's mainly if you feel its really cold. That's all I have, feel free to share more ideas in the comments. Last edited by FluffyHamsterButts; 05-25-2017 at 01:21 PM. Reason: I REMEMBERED SOMETHING ELSE.