Hamster Central - View Single Post - Fluffy still seems to prefer flying saucer

AmityvilleHams · 06-18-2022, 02:56 PM

It's also entirely possible for animals in general to become obsessed with certain things or use them even if they're unsuitable. Pets honestly don't always know what's really best for them, and hamsters are no exception.

It often is up to humans to keep things safe and truly suitable for the animals we care for. Keep the flying saucer out of the cage entirely for your hamster's own good. I know it can feel bad now but it really is important for all hamsters that are physically able to use a wheel to be using a proper upright one.

ETA - the OP's hamster was exclusively running on a flying saucer, essentially trying to use it as a main wheel which is unsuitable for the reasons I've already mentioned in this thread.

06-18-2022, 02:56 PM
AmityvilleHams PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4,545	Re: Fluffy still seems to prefer flying saucer It's also entirely possible for animals in general to become obsessed with certain things or use them even if they're unsuitable. Pets honestly don't always know what's really best for them, and hamsters are no exception. It often is up to humans to keep things safe and truly suitable for the animals we care for. Keep the flying saucer out of the cage entirely for your hamster's own good. I know it can feel bad now but it really is important for all hamsters that are physically able to use a wheel to be using a proper upright one. ETA - the OP's hamster was exclusively running on a flying saucer, essentially trying to use it as a main wheel which is unsuitable for the reasons I've already mentioned in this thread.