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Old 03-22-2017, 03:31 PM   #1
Aimeehammy
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Default Trying to eat her way out?

Hello, my hamster lately has been spending ages chewing on the base of her cage. Should i be worried that she might get out? She is in a mamble 100 cage (lots of platforms and hammocks so she cannot fall) she has lots of toys and hide aways (which i change every so often for variety) and a 12" wheel and gets playtime outside her cage. Why is she doing this?
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Old 03-22-2017, 04:12 PM   #2
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The cage is probably just too small for her,if everything else has been addressed.Levels/platforms/etc do NOT count as floor space,by the way,and are merely additions that add safety rather than truly improving space.Consider that she would still spend most of the day in the cage rather than outside,and also consider how much a hamster in the wild would travel(miles,rather than the relatively cramped space cages offer).While nobody could ever truly replicate the exact natural habitat due to space restrictions and other things,it is still possible to improve.

It is difficult to please Syrians compared to other species(they need the most space of all except in rare extreme circumstances which the average owner wouldn't encounter).However,a starting point of a large enough cage(not just what humans think is large enough but what a hamster thinks is large enough,as these are often extremely different)with species appropriate enrichment(hammocks for example are not species appropriate,and if fabric are safety risks due to being indigestible therefore should not be used)is excellent.You really need a combination of both,as either without the other do not work well at least as a permanent solution
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Old 03-22-2017, 04:32 PM   #3
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The hammocks are these Trixie Natural Grass Hammock for Pets at zooplus
Are they suitable or no? Also im trying to upgrade her cage which is currentlt 100x54 , but i am struggling to find anything suitable at the moment that isnt too expensive, hopefully i find something soon!
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Old 03-22-2017, 04:38 PM   #4
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The cage is probably just too small for her,if everything else has been addressed.Levels/platforms/etc do NOT count as floor space,by the way,and are merely additions that add safety rather than truly improving space.Consider that she would still spend most of the day in the cage rather than outside,and also consider how much a hamster in the wild would travel(miles,rather than the relatively cramped space cages offer).While nobody could ever truly replicate the exact natural habitat due to space restrictions and other things,it is still possible to improve.

It is difficult to please Syrians compared to other species(they need the most space of all except in rare extreme circumstances which the average owner wouldn't encounter).However,a starting point of a large enough cage(not just what humans think is large enough but what a hamster thinks is large enough,as these are often extremely different)with species appropriate enrichment(hammocks for example are not species appropriate,and if fabric are safety risks due to being indigestible therefore should not be used)is excellent.You really need a combination of both,as either without the other do not work well at least as a permanent solution
The hammocks are these Trixie Natural Grass Hammock for Pets at zooplus
Are they suitable or no? Also im trying to upgrade her cage which is currentlt 100x54 , but i am struggling to find anything suitable at the moment that isnt too expensive, hopefully i find something soon!
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Old 03-22-2017, 04:38 PM   #5
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As long as she doesn't chew them in a way that could lead to injury they should be fine Replace as needed though!

Oh yes,you have a thread on a vivarium I think that would be perfectly fine when you can get it.It definitely is a better option than the ridiculously overpriced premade cages,at the very least.That would probably be your best choice to be honest,since DIY isn't possible and other things(smaller and therefore much less suitable)are extremely expensive For now distract her as much as you can,but as soon as possible upgrade to the vivarium once you can order it and get it set up.
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Old 03-22-2017, 04:42 PM   #6
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As long as she doesn't chew them in a way that could lead to injury they should be fine Replace as needed though!

Oh yes,you have a thread on a vivarium I think that would be perfectly fine when you can get it.It definitely is a better option than the ridiculously overpriced premade cages,at the very least.That would probably be your best choice to be honest,since DIY isn't possible and other things(smaller and therefore much less suitable)are extremely expensive For now distract her as much as you can,but as soon as possible upgrade to the vivarium once you can order it and get it set up.
Do you think she could perhaps eat her way out since the floor is wooden and the sides too?

Just see your comment on my other thread about eating her way outof the other cage, would this one be easy to eat her away out though as the wood is different and eems thinner?
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Old 03-22-2017, 06:33 PM   #7
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The vivarium would would probably be safest,due to being a flat wood surface rather than plastic where the edges can be chewed.The Eco Habitat(suggested by another member elsewhere,but the largest is quite overpriced with poor ventilation)would also have more risk of wood chewing than the vivarium.
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