There are hamster hideaways that are fun and necessary.They give your hamster a place to sleep or rest.You can buy hideaways online or at pet stores near you.You can save money constructing your own hideaway with a little work.You can provide your hamster with a new place to spend time if you choose a hideaway.
Step 1: If you want to save money, buy a plastic hideaway.
Plastic hideaways are the most common type of hideaway you can find at a pet store.Plastic hideaways are relatively cheap.They are easy to clean and are durable.There are a variety of shapes and sizes of plastic hideaways.It's important to get one that doesn't take up more than 1/3 of the cage floor.The cage should be at least 30 inches tall.If you want to be able to see your hamster in its hideaway, look for one that's made out of clear plastic.Plastic hideaways should be replaced if they become damaged or dirty.
Step 2: If you want to limit your hamster's exposure to chemicals, you should get a wood hideaway.
Purchase your hideaway online or at a pet store.A wood hideaway should not have paint, lacquers, or toxic substances.While wood hideaway may be more expensive than other options, it may also be safer due to the absence of chemicals.You need to read the label to make sure the wood is free of toxic substances.It's possible that a painted wood hideaway is toxic for your hamster.Your hamster is likely to chew on a wooden hideaway.The hideaway should be replaced if it becomes dirty or chewed up.
Step 3: If you want a complete playground, choose a modular hideaway.
There is a modular hideaway that connects to other hamster play equipment.Most pet stores sell modular systems.A modular system provides a complete playground for your hamster.You may have to spend a lot of money on different modules in a module hideaway.
Step 4: For more room, pick a multi-level hideaway.
Your hamster will be able to sleep or rest at different levels in a multi-level hideaway.Purchasing a multi-level hideaway will make your hamster cage look cool and will add excitement to his life.The cost of a multi-level hideaway is more expensive than a single level hideaway.If you go with a multi-level hideaway, make sure it's not so tall that your hamster can use it to escape its cage.
Step 5: Measure the cage.
Measure your cage before building a hideaway.You can build a hideaway that will fit into your hamster's home.Your hideaway shouldn't take up more than 1/3 of the cage's ground space.Save space for a hamster wheel, toys, and food and water.
Step 6: Use a pipe to build a hideaway.
The pipe is around 15 cm in diameter.The pipe should be between 1 and 2 feet long.To block one side of the tube, use cardboard or newspaper.You can put your new hideaway in your hamster's cage.Sand the ends of the pipe.Don't reuse an old pipe that has had chemicals run through it or is brittle.A cheap hideaway could also contain potentially toxic chemicals.It's a good idea to consult your vet before using one.
Step 7: If you're on a budget, make a hideaway with cardboard.
A small box is six inches high and three feet long.A small box is good for shoes.Cut a hamster-sized hole in one end of the box after removing the top.The missing top should be on the ground if you put the box in your hamster's cage.Cut a larger box to the same dimensions if you can't find a small box.When you clean your cage, cardboard hideaways will have to be thrown away.There are things that could be harmful to your hamster.
Step 8: Limit exposure to chemicals by building a wood hideaway.
Purchase wood at a home improvement store.Cut the wood into smaller pieces.Use half inch (12.7 m) wood screws to assemble the wood into a square that is missing a side.The hideaway may be chewed on, so don't paint it.It is possible to make a bigger or more complicated hideaway.
Step 9: Adding your hideaway will make it more exciting.
Adding to your hideaway is something you should consider after you have chosen your material.This could make your hamster happy.Add a second story to your hideaway.You can connect your hideaway to another hideaway with tubes, a bridge, or ladders.
Step 10: Don't use chemicals.
Toxic chemicals can be found in materials that are used to build a hideaway.It's important to remember that your hamsters will chew on the hideaway at some point.Only wood products that have been treated.Don't paint your hamster's habitat.Make sure that the products you buy are made by a company that makes pet products.The warnings, instructions, and other text on any product you buy should be read.
Step 11: Look to see if your hamster can fit through the door.
Measure your hamster's width before you choose a hideaway.Make sure the hamster has enough room to move through the entryway of the hideaway you pick.It's important that your cute little friend grows larger over time.
Step 12: Provide proper air flow.
Make sure that the hideaway you choose has proper air flow and ventilation.Your hamster could get sick if it doesn't.This is easy to avoid.Cut holes into a wooden or hideaway cardboard.Don't bury your hideaway into the hamster's habitat.It might seem cozy to you, but it will decrease the amount of air in it.Don't use duct tape or other products to keep modules together.
Step 13: You can wash your hamster's hideaway with soap and water.
Cleaning your hamster's hideaway regularly will prevent mold andbacteria from growing on it.The hideaway should not be cleaned with harsh cleaning products.