How long to leave a hamster alone?

[Holly's Mum]

I'm wondering how long it would be ok to leave Holly alone as I have to go away for a long weekend soon. I was thinking I can put her cage in the bath, she is already able to climb in and out of the cage on her own and she would have a little more space to run around - she loves being in the bath with all her toys. As long as I left her with plenty of food and water do you think she would be ok for three days?

[internet_nobody]

I don't like leaving mine for more than two nights, but they seem fine for that long! I would just leave her in her cage, with an extra water bottle in case one falls off. Letting her have a mini-free range is a nice idea, but hamsters shouldn't be left out of their cages unattended.

[SnickersTheFirst]

You can put the cage in the bath incase of an escape but I wouldn't leave the cage open in the bath if that's what you mean. She should be fine for 3 days with a bowl of food and maybe 2 water bottles just incase 1 stops working.

[mangoandmimi]

she will be fine, just extra food and bottle keeping the cage in the bath (door shut) is a good idea though