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Hamsters are cute cuddly little guys that make great pets for both kids and adults. Hamsters need a cage to live in though, and making sure that you have a quality cage is imperative.
Hamster cages can come in all kinds of forms from plastic, to metal to wood and glass. It all depends on what you want to put in your house.
Pick out an appropriate cage for your hamsters. A hamster needs at least 25" x 17.5" to be comfy, the bigger the cage, the happier the hamster.
Make sure it won't hurt the hamster; it should be coated wire for ventilation and safety, and preferably have a plastic bottom without wires! A glass tank with mesh top and securing devices also works quite well, although it's heavy.
Clean out the new cage with mild soap and water to get plastic residue off. Dry the enclosure very, very well with a towel or paper towel. Add bedding.
Get a little hamster hut. It does not matter what brand it is, as long as it is non-toxic. Fill it with shredded toilet paper (not scented) but never with cloth or cotton because if the hamster ingests this it could be deadly.
Add a wheel. The best choice is one with a solid running surface to prevent tail or foot injuries from getting caught in the spokes and if they get their little head caught they could die. Most cages are sold with a 6 inch wheel, but it should be at least 8 inches to take the strain off the hamsters back.
You don't need a bowl; you can scatter the food around the cage as the hamster enjoys foraging for his food. This however is considered dangerous by experts as you cannot tell how much food the hamster is eating (eating less food is often a sign of illness and it could be critical if you miss this early warning sign) and it is harder to tell when to feed you hamster.
It is best not to give him new food until all the other food has gone as this will encourage the hamster to choose what to eat and he could miss out in vital nutrition sources. Also feed him treats such as broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, etc but try not to feed to many greens as they can give the hamster a stomach ache.
Make sure you have a water bottle at least three inches off the ground - a bit lower for dwarf hamsters so they can reach it standing up. Buy a bag of chewing sticks - they are a must, as hamsters need to keep their teeth ground down low so they are able to eat.
You can also get nutritious blocks for hamsters that function as a main food source, and then supplement with fruits and veggies. Add toys, tubes, and whatever floats your boat and spoils your hamster.
Doing these things can help you and your hamster live a long productive life together.
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