Hamsters are lovely pets. They are cute, friendly, soft, fluffy, and extremely fun to watch. These little balls of fluff are so easy to love, yet, somewhat tricky to take care of. As responsible pet owners, we must educate ourselves so that we find the best ways to take care of our little critters. But … Read more
In the wild, hamsters are known to run for several miles in a single night. This exercise is necessary for their health. Being locked inside a cage makes it difficult for hamsters to get their necessary amount of exercise in order to remain healthy, this is why an addition of a wheel to your hamsters … Read more
People always want to know – ‘how often to clean hamster cage out?’ I get asked this all the time. The simple answer is clean it out every week. 2 weeks is the absolute longest that the cage should go without being cleaned out. Clean out your Hamster Cage every week if Possible If you … Read more
Lots of people who are considering getting a hamster ask me ‘are hamsters friendly?’ Well they certainly can be if they are properly trained and socialised. But, if they haven’t been trained and handled from a young age, they may not be friendly. Some hamsters can be aggressive and may even bite. Some Hamsters can … Read more
If you have had hamsters for a long time, or if you have reads our article entitled ‘Can hamsters swim?’ then you will know that they can swim in the wild if they have to, but you should never make your pet hamster swim or bath him in water. It is stressful for hamsters to … Read more
So you’re a first time hamster owner? Congratulations! One of the most important things that you need to know is how to clean a hamster cage. It’s relatively as simple to clean out your hamsters cage. Although it’s not the most pleasant of tasks, you become used to it and you get quicker every time. … Read more
Hi there, my name is Amy and I have owned several hamster during my lifetime including a few different breeds. My blog is, as the name suggests, all about how to make your hamster happy. The essentials that you need to make your hamster happy are a good environment, healthy diet, fresh water, exercise, regular … Read more
