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Pebbles82 · 11-02-2022, 05:52 AM

They usually prefer everything to be in the same place as before - toys etc. Some hamsters get very upset if a favourite item is removed or something is in a different place. Others may accept it. I think the main thing is some things still smell familiar after a cage clean so everything isn’t cleaned/changed at the same time.

They are usually happy accepting a new toy but not so keen on a favourite one being removed. I tend to leave the nest alone unless it’s pee’d in - it can upset them if their nest is “stolen “. Not the same as substrate. I also try and leave some of the old dry hoard (the top part - the older stuff is usually underneath) as well as adding a bit more.

If all their old hoard is removed they can start peeing in the hoard then it has to be removed - which can be a vicious circle!

What is it you find conflicting?

11-02-2022, 05:52 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Changing cage set up They usually prefer everything to be in the same place as before - toys etc. Some hamsters get very upset if a favourite item is removed or something is in a different place. Others may accept it. I think the main thing is some things still smell familiar after a cage clean so everything isn’t cleaned/changed at the same time. They are usually happy accepting a new toy but not so keen on a favourite one being removed. I tend to leave the nest alone unless it’s pee’d in - it can upset them if their nest is “stolen “. Not the same as substrate. I also try and leave some of the old dry hoard (the top part - the older stuff is usually underneath) as well as adding a bit more. If all their old hoard is removed they can start peeing in the hoard then it has to be removed - which can be a vicious circle! What is it you find conflicting?