Many people love hamsters as pets and the rodents are native to many parts of the world.These curious creatures can be fun to watch.Like many animals, they require a habitat that makes them comfortable and accommodates needs that promote their health and well-being.It is possible to create an optimal habitat for your hamster by setting up a home that is comfortable and fun.
Step 1: You can buy a tank or cage.
Make sure your hamster has enough space by getting an aquarium tank or wire cage.The largest tank you can afford should be 450 square inches.Make sure the cage or tank has a wire mesh top.If you have many hamsters, consider getting your habitats secondhand.They may not be worth the savings if they have flaws or cracks.You should only have one hamster per habitat because they are territorial, solitary, and may be aggressive.Purchase individual tanks or cages for each animal.This can prevent unwanted reproduction.
Step 2: The habitat should be in a warm place.
Hamsters are very sensitive to temperature changes.Place the tank or cage inside of your home in a place that is warm and away from other pets that may scare or harm your hamster.Make sure the area is in a place that has a consistent temperature.The best place to avoid drafts is a garage or breezeway that gets drafts from direct sunlight or heating devices.These can affect your hamster's health.You could put the hamster cage in the living, dining, or entertainment room.A finished basement or kitchen can work.The cage should not be on food preparation or storage surfaces.hamsters are nocturnal and may keep you awake if the cage is in your bedroom.
Step 3: There should be bedding in the habitat.
Your hamster needs bedding to make her home comfortable and ready for burrowing.Add more paper material to the cage and line it with bedding.Do not use pine, cedar, cotton, corn cob, or scented bedding.The best bedding is paper and aspen.Place some paper towels or tissues next to the bedding for your hamsters.
Step 4: The habitat can be jazzed up.
Your hamster needs toys and places to hide and sleep.Your hamster's health should be promoted by decorating the tank or cage.An exercise wheel can be placed in the habitat.The wheel will allow the hamsters to run around and get exercise.It should be large enough to allow the hamster to run on it.A flowerpot is a great place for your hamster to sleep and hide.A toilet paper roll is a great option.It's a good idea to include a safe chew toy for your hamster.hamsters have teeth that grow continuously and having something to chew on can wear them down.Put the toys in your hamster's habitat to keep her busy and happy.
Step 5: There should be space for food and water dishes.
hamster mix contains seeds, grains, cracked corn and pellet to promote their healthYour hamster needs a water bottle.If you need to refill the food, put it in a small dish.You can give your hamster small amounts of fresh fruits and veggies such as lettuce, carrots, and apples.Don't eat chocolate, candy, and junk food.Attach a drinking tube to a water bottle.The tube should allow fresh water to flow.
Step 6: It's a good idea to clean the habitat.
On a daily basis, you will need to spot clean your hamster's habitat.The entire cage should be cleaned at least once a week.The health and happiness of your hamster are promoted by this.Every day, clean up feces, old food, and dirty bedding.When you refill your hamster's food and water, you can easily do this.If necessary, clean andDisinfect the cage at least once a week.The bedding, habitat walls, and food and water dishes need to be replaced.
Step 7: While cleaning, put your hamster in a safe place.
Take your hamster out of her habitat and put her in a safe place.This will allow you to clean the cage without fear.While you clean, allow your hamster to have outside time.He can't escape if he's in an area that is screened off or secured.If the drain is covered, you could put him in a separate cage or bathtub.You could put her in a hamster ball, a box, or an empty drawer.While you clean, give your hamster food pellets.If you want to watch your hamster, you need to place him in a place that is secure.
Step 8: You can refill the food.
Keeping your hamster's food dish clean helps him stay healthy.If you need to put new food in the dish, wash it at least once a week.Provide your hamster with enough food to make sure she doesn't get hungry.Before refilling your hamster's food dish, you should remove crumbs and feces.It's a good idea to clean the dish with hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher at least once a week.If your hamster is defecated or sprayed, you need to remove the food and make sure it is clean.Before putting in new food, allow the dish to dry completely.
Step 9: The water should be refreshed in the bottle.
It is important for your hamster to have clean and fresh water every day.Remove the water at least once a day.It's a good idea to remove anything from the water before you refill it.If necessary, wash the bottle with hot, soapy water.Once the tube is clean, make sure the water is flowing properly.Pressing on the bottle can be done by placing your finger under it.You should wash the bottle in hot, soapy water at least once a week.
Step 10: The bedding needs to be replaced.
Your hamster will defecate on her bedding.You should replace the bedding at least once a week.This reduces odor and reduces the risk of infections.Every day, clean any areas of bedding and droppings.If your hamster uses the same spot to urinate and defecate, focus your daily cleaning on that spot.It's important to replace paper towels and tissues.At least once a week, and more often, you should clean the habitat walls and floor.You can use a mixture of both.Before you replace bedding, toys, or dishes, allow the habitat to dry thoroughly.This prevents the growth of ammonia on your hamster.
Step 11: Hide spaces andDisinfect toys.
As the dishes and bedding can get dirty, so can your hamster's toys.It's a good idea to clean and replace broken toys once a month.You can use a mixture of water and water to clean your hamster's toys.Allow them to dry completely after wiping them off.When the toys are dry, inspect them for cracks or other flaws that could hurt your hamster.Think about throwing away broken toys.If you have a hamster, avoid cleaning chew toys.Throw them away and replace them with wood blocks, dog biscuits, or chew toys.Throw away paper toys and replace them with new ones.
Step 12: The habitat area needs to be swept and cleaned.
If your hamster lives in a wire cage, she may kick out bits of bedding or food.If necessary, vacuum or sweep up any areas around her cage that are dirty.Disinfect any areas of the floor or walls that your hamster sprayed with a disinfectant cleaner or mixture of water.
Step 13: Return your pet to his cage.
After you have cleaned your hamster's home, introduce him to it.Give him something to do while you clean.