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What Hamsters Like To Do For Fun

Posted on July 12, 2016

Apart from running around the Ferris wheel for hours and climbing next to you when you’re asleep, there are a lot of things your little hamster likes to do for fun! If you haven’t done the following, it’s time to make your hamster a new list of exciting surprises!

1. Hamster balls

Hamster balls are fun sources of exercise and hamsters love playing in them! Pick a ball with holes for ventilation, but make sure your hamster’s paws can’t fit through the holes. Leave the ball on a carpeted floor for your hamster to roll around! Limit their time so they don’t get exhausted.

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2. Tunnels

Hamsters find tunnels really amusing. They’ll run through networks of tubes whenever they can. You can buy extra sets and use them to attach a second cage for a more spacious habitat. You’ll love watching your hamster feel at home in their cage of tunnels.

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3. Chew toys

Chew toys serve one major purpose: a surface for your hamster to gnaw on. Chewing is important for hamsters because their teeth grow continuously. Gnawing keeps the teeth filed down. Unpainted pieces of wood are good options, as are hard dog biscuits.

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4. Exercise Wheel

Hamsters love their Ferris wheel! It’s a good source of exercise for them if you restrict their time to 10 minutes with the wheel. Seeing the run is adorable!

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5. Hamster treats!

Each hamster has their own favourite treat! They enjoy vegetables and fruits but once in awhile, you can spoil them and get them those colourful treats from the pet store!

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