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Old 08-04-2017, 11:09 AM  
Drago
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Default Re: How many oz does a Syrian Hamster Need?

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Originally Posted by AprilPearl View Post
Really? Huh, I used to think that but then I read on here that filling it up too much was what did it! Now I don’t know what to believe lol. Fortunately, I always check the bottles to make sure they are working and I have 2 just in case one goes wrong.
Generally, the mechanism works best when the bottle is filled to the top. It's just the science, although I personally forgot why. I think it works fine when not fully filled too though.


To answer the OP's question, hamsters drink less than a teaspoon worth of water daily. Only about 5 milliliters, with females tending to drink a slight more. So generally, you only technically need 1-2 oz bottles. However, whether you fill it all the way or not, is up to you
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