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What do you need to know before you adopt a hamster? Step in for all the basics!
So many brands of sand out there, but which is safe and value-for-money for your hamster? Don’t know where to start? Click in!
Hamsters are known to be burrow-masters! Learn more about how you can best set up your cages to make your hamsters’ burrowing experience extra enriching!
Bedding is to your hamster what bricks and tiles are to us. Would you live in a house with toxic walls and floors? We didn’t think so. That’s why we made this article to help you weed out all the dangerous beddings and build a safe and comfortable home for your hamster.
Choosing the right bedding for your hamster is important because it provides your hamster with a safe and suitable environment to burrow and nest to its heart’s content. Good and safe bedding leads to happy and healthy hamsters!
It is essential that each hamster is able to access a running wheel at all times. A hamster on average runs up to 8 kilometres a night. Covering such distances with a bent back is uncomfortable and may lead to long term back damage. Your hamster will also find difficulties gaining momentum when running on the wheel when it is not of an appropriate size.