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Pebbles82 · 04-27-2019, 05:12 AM

Is she a Syrian? If they do pee in the nest then it does need removing, but try and leave a bit of old nest behind that is dry (even if it's a bit whiffy). And put out a big pile of new nesting material somewhere in the cage (but not directly in the house). Torn up strips of plain white toilet paper is best. She will take some and you'll gradually see the pile go down as she regularly refurbishes her nest. She may pouch some.

I find they soon learn not to pee in the nest when you've had to do this! Same with any hoard she has in her nest. If it's pee'd on it needs removing but try and leave a bit of old hoard if there is any dry hoard in there and/or add new food in exactly the same place to replace it. I wouldn't worry about poops too much.

Does she have a litter tray?

04-27-2019, 05:12 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Cleaning query Is she a Syrian? If they do pee in the nest then it does need removing, but try and leave a bit of old nest behind that is dry (even if it's a bit whiffy). And put out a big pile of new nesting material somewhere in the cage (but not directly in the house). Torn up strips of plain white toilet paper is best. She will take some and you'll gradually see the pile go down as she regularly refurbishes her nest. She may pouch some. I find they soon learn not to pee in the nest when you've had to do this! Same with any hoard she has in her nest. If it's pee'd on it needs removing but try and leave a bit of old hoard if there is any dry hoard in there and/or add new food in exactly the same place to replace it. I wouldn't worry about poops too much. Does she have a litter tray?