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11-29-2018, 06:09 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 2
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Hamster has scratched a hole in her cage.
Hello, I'm new around here. Joined to ask this question.
My I noticed a few days ago my hamster has done a lot of scratching to the corner of the plastic bottom of her cage. Just today I've noticed she's actually scratched a small hole in the same part.
Is this normal? What can I do to stop it?
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12-03-2018, 05:50 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 3,187
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Re: Hamster has scratched a hole in her cage.
Hello and Welcome to Hamster Central
What cage does your hamster live in?
It is quite unusual for hamster to scratch a hole in their cage so it probably more likely that she chewed a hole in her cage. It would be best to get a new cage as she is will most likely make the hole bigger and possible use the hole to escape.
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Owning Hamsters since Nov 2007
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12-03-2018, 07:13 AM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Cornwall, UK
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Re: Hamster has scratched a hole in her cage.
What’s her cage/setup like? Trying to chew/scratch her way out could be a sign she needs a bigger cage or is bored with her current setup. I agree that it’s best to get a new cage than risk her escaping. If you’re not already aware, Syrian hamsters need atleast 80x50cm cages but 100x50 is better for females as they’re bigger and more active.
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12-11-2018, 04:48 PM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Petersfield Hampshire England
Posts: 499
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Re: Hamster has scratched a hole in her cage.
once there's a hole there the hamster will be even more attracted to it. i have had success with supergluing sections of plastic icecream tub over holes. since the hole is completely gone, the hams ignore it now.
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12-12-2018, 12:25 AM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
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Re: Hamster has scratched a hole in her cage.
Super glue is quite toxic, if you want to repair it better to use a safe silicone sealant rather than super glue or even Ponal glue would probably hold it & that's totally safe.
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