hamster toys and layout

roboticnat · 07-28-2010, 05:16 AM

so yeah i have a 4ft long tank for my syrian hamster snowy
it's quite bare atm tho still
it has a wheel
a woden play thingy
see saw
lots of loo rolls lol
and a hanging cave
was just womdering
does anyone have dsome diy tips for hanging stuff?
also making levels in the tank it's self
as it would be nice for her to be able to climb and go on different levels

fluffymunchkins · 07-28-2010, 05:20 AM

does she have any cardboard boxes?
I tell you, they are an absolute favourite with most hammies

I'm not sure about making a level in a tank, Mickbirch did it somehow.
But i used a Trixie wooden guinea pig shelter (like this:http://www.equinecaninefeline.com/ca...cm-p-3627.html), which works well

roboticnat · 07-28-2010, 05:28 AM

errrr i dunno which carboard boexes are safe :P
the only ones i got i think have colour
are they safe?
like a normal tissue box or something

fluffymunchkins · 07-28-2010, 05:30 AM

Any food cardboard boxes are fine even with colour.
Just make sure they don't have a plastic coating!

yep tissue boxes are porridge fave

roboticnat · 07-28-2010, 05:34 AM

ah httas cool i have one somewhere and some pizza boxes lmaoo :P
ui'm sure the smell will drive her mad tho :P
what do i do with the carboard boxes?
to make it fun for them :P

wofunny · 07-28-2010, 05:35 AM

Yep, tissue boxes are the best!

Homemade Hammock

Just an idea ^^

EDIT: you could put them upside down and hide food in the, they also love to tear them apart

fluffymunchkins · 07-28-2010, 05:37 AM

i cut loads of holes out of teh sides and top so they can pop out from all directions.
then attach cardboard tubes like an igloo entrance or a chimney.
Maybe even attach more than one cardboard box together

If you ever pop over to stourbridge town, the just for pets has the trixie wooden shelters

roboticnat · 07-28-2010, 05:37 AM

yeaah i read that hammock thingy seems really good =]
i don't have any material tho i don't think anyway i'll cherck ion a sec
but my hamster just chews thru the string lmaoo

roboticnat · 07-28-2010, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fluffymunchkins

i cut loads of holes out of teh sides and top so they can pop out from all directions.
then attach cardboard tubes like an igloo entrance or a chimney.
Maybe even attach more than one cardboard box together

If you ever pop over to stourbridge town, the just for pets has the trixie wooden shelters

yeah i was there yesterday :P
i brought thet hanging cave thign they have
you seen the wooden kitchens and stuff lol

fluffymunchkins · 07-28-2010, 05:44 AM

they are a bit stupid!!!
I brought the car and the crocodile cause they were cute, but the kitchens a bit pointless

Hanging cave? Damn i didn't spot it

Will look next time

I growled at the cotton wool bedding shelf and felt like putting a sign saying 'DO NOT BUY!' on it.
They have some adorable hams and gerbils too ^_^