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Ria P · 08-30-2020, 01:23 AM

Sand is very important to a Robo. You don't need to buy a sand bath. Any container that fits is fine. A plastic tub, glass dish, biscuit tin, ceramic dish etc, i use them all. It has to be the right sand though, chinchilla sand and not dust.

You also have to watch out for bullying and not just outright fighting where they can seriously injure each other. Keep an eye on the skinnier one to make sure she gets enough food.

Another option would be to get two bigger cages now and rehouse them separately. That way you can relax and the hamsters will be happy.

Cardboard is fine to chew on.

08-30-2020, 01:23 AM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: My robo hamster sleeps a lot?! Sand is very important to a Robo. You don't need to buy a sand bath. Any container that fits is fine. A plastic tub, glass dish, biscuit tin, ceramic dish etc, i use them all. It has to be the right sand though, chinchilla sand and not dust. You also have to watch out for bullying and not just outright fighting where they can seriously injure each other. Keep an eye on the skinnier one to make sure she gets enough food. Another option would be to get two bigger cages now and rehouse them separately. That way you can relax and the hamsters will be happy. Cardboard is fine to chew on.