Re: Shredder hamster
Destruction can sometimes be a way they deal with feelings of frustration, stress or boredom. It's a two-sided issue because on the one hand, it could be seen as negative that they have those feelings in the first place, but on the other hand, if a particular hamster is more prone to those kinds of feelings (often due to no fault of the owner), it's healthy for them to have an outlet. Wheel-running is another potential outlet for a hamster.
It could also be a "housekeeping" thing - destroying stuff they think is out of place in their home.
Finally, they might just enjoy shredding cardboard.
|