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Old 04-16-2020, 10:41 AM   #1
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My younger brother found out that we could make my hamster (Presley), homemade toys and houses and was absolutely thrilled. We made three out of empty cardboard boxes we have around. One is what he called a "mansion" because it has three sections to it underneath as well as a hide away on the top for her. Then one is just a really weird M&M box we found and thought could make a cool house. Then the smallest of the three was his alone. He wanted no help with it (besides me doing the hot glue which is nontoxic). All in all I think they are some pretty cool houses for her she'll love to explore. What was some of your favorite DIY hamster crafts you've done? I'm always looking for more fun things to give my Presley.

I do have one question if anyone knows. I know dyed cardboard isn't good for Hammys to ingest, but she doesn't like to chew cardboard very much. So, would these be okay to put in her enclosure if I make sure she's not chewing them or should they be something she explores while supervised? Also, I made sure all the glue was not able to be chewed just in case.
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Old 04-16-2020, 10:59 AM   #2
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I don't think that kind of cardboard is an issue even if chewed. The rule I go by is that if the ink runs when the cardboard or paper is damp, it isn't safe. Most printer inks for home use will run, as well as newspaper ink, so avoid paper printed with those. Commercially printed cardboard is usually fine. Frozen food boxes can have a waxy coating, so I would avoid those boxes.
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Old 04-16-2020, 11:06 AM   #3
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Awesome. Thank you!
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Old 04-16-2020, 11:57 AM   #4
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You will find that by having a hamster you'll never look at a cardboard box the same again! LOL. Whenever I'm about to flatten a cardboard box for recycling I pause and think ... so what could I make with this?

And so it goes ..
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Old 04-16-2020, 12:28 PM   #5
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Lol I totally get that. I had hamsters as a child who loved toilet paper rolls. It's been about six years since I had one. So, before I got her I hoarded them and unfortunately Presley isn't very interested in them lol. I still keep them. I'm like what else could I make for her with these??
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Old 04-16-2020, 12:28 PM   #6
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Presley will have fun with those! I'm just about to convert an egg box into a hamster swing.
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Old 04-16-2020, 12:38 PM   #7
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You will find that by having a hamster you'll never look at a cardboard box the same again! LOL. Whenever I'm about to flatten a cardboard box for recycling I pause and think ... so what could I make with this?

And so it goes ..
RJS that is totally true..I am surrounded by cardboard boxes for my hamsters
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Old 04-16-2020, 12:40 PM   #8
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Presley they are awesome.. love the m&m box one - that was a good find.

As for toilet rolls you can make loads of different boredom breakers with them..there are a few ideas in one of my videos.

skip the first two ideas, then there are toilet roll ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBnYdS_3wGc&t=11s
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Presley will have fun with those! I'm just about to convert an egg box into a hamster swing.
Ooh when you're done could you post a picture? That sounds like an adorable idea!
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Presley will have fun with those! I'm just about to convert an egg box into a hamster swing.
That is a great idea Ria, i am in the process of adding things to Twinkles cage and changing it up a bit..
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