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AmityvilleHams · 01-14-2023, 05:46 AM

I would recommend against a flying saucer type wheel. They really don't allow for a proper natural running position and don't replace a proper upright wheel.

It's entirely possible for overall activity to slow down as a hamster ages even around a year old which can also impact wheel use. I would just put the upright wheel back in anyways so he has the option to use it if he wants to.

Chances are things are most likely completely fine. One thing that can have an impact on overall activity would be if temperatures get too cold where he's kept, so I would also check that if you haven't especially during the night and early morning hours.

01-14-2023, 05:46 AM
AmityvilleHams PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4,545	Re: Lost inerest in his wheel I would recommend against a flying saucer type wheel. They really don't allow for a proper natural running position and don't replace a proper upright wheel. It's entirely possible for overall activity to slow down as a hamster ages even around a year old which can also impact wheel use. I would just put the upright wheel back in anyways so he has the option to use it if he wants to. Chances are things are most likely completely fine. One thing that can have an impact on overall activity would be if temperatures get too cold where he's kept, so I would also check that if you haven't especially during the night and early morning hours.