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Hamsterdam4sale · 11-20-2019, 07:52 PM

I'm far from an expert on hamster behavior, so take what I say with a grain of salt.

That said, I don't believe that having too large of an environment is ever a bad thing for a ham. The biggest concern would be moving him to a new environment may stress him out a bit. But once he is adjusted he would likely be much happier in a larger space.

If you decide to go forward with the larger space, the best way to make the transition would be to somehow attach the new space to his current space, via tubes or whatever other method would work. That way he would have the comfort and familiarity of the space he is used to, while also having the opportunity to explore the new space while he gets used to it.

I wish you the best of luck moving forward.

11-20-2019, 07:52 PM
Hamsterdam4sale Newborn Pup Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 4	Re: Can large cages be good for Chinese hamsters? I'm far from an expert on hamster behavior, so take what I say with a grain of salt. That said, I don't believe that having too large of an environment is ever a bad thing for a ham. The biggest concern would be moving him to a new environment may stress him out a bit. But once he is adjusted he would likely be much happier in a larger space. If you decide to go forward with the larger space, the best way to make the transition would be to somehow attach the new space to his current space, via tubes or whatever other method would work. That way he would have the comfort and familiarity of the space he is used to, while also having the opportunity to explore the new space while he gets used to it. I wish you the best of luck moving forward.