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Originally Posted by Ria P
My non burrowing, height loving Syrian has a suspended wicker tunnel attached bridge so he's able to walk across his cage off the ground and sit on various degus shelves placed at different heights.
My diabetic dwarf can't have wood or anything that forms mould when damp in his habitat so has washable plastic and ceramic plus disposable cardboard items. I made him a platform with a ramp from an Alaska plastic shelf.
My robo lives underground and likes to run around so has deep substrate and three long, bendy ladders to run across.
Best to watch a hamster for a while and find out what they do in their habitat and what they like rather than going for a set theme i think.
Dessert might be alright for a sand loving dwarf but some syrians like sand too, as long as you add an oasis with lots of millet sprays etc.
I have seen a "Hobbit" themed set up somewhere which i loved and really worked well for a hamster.
I'm looking forward to see your new set ups because you are very creative and imaginative.
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In the new cages they have a 'deep' side for burrowing. A sand area, shelves climbing stuff...so far they've all been digging in the sand, making nests and burrowing. Also climbing. This way they have a variety of things to try while I'm not touching them and I get to see their likes/dislikes and habits.
So far they all like everything so I can literally do anything thankfully.
I didn't know you had a diabetic ham. Apparently purr is low sugar and good for hamsters with diabetes and obesity. Have you every tried it? Was thinking of trying some when I finish my mix.
I was going to use millet and oat sprays as well as a few loose sprigs of herbs. Not sure what else yet. I'm currently waiting for some paper mache hides and tunnels to dry.