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in my experience, care fresh bedding is THE BEST bedding for ANY type of small animal. so ,yes. But one thing, never use anything other than aspen, it is not good for hamsters.
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When I clean my dwarf hamster's bedding do I have to destroy the nest?
When you clean your dwarf hamsters cage you should put fresh bedding in because they could have stored food in it that could rot or they might have urinated in it which should be cleaned so change its nest whenever you clean its cage which should be a around once a week.
What do dwarf hamsters want to make them happy?
They need fresh fruit/veg daily. Dried food daily. Fresh water daily. Cage cleaned out weekly. They also need handling as often as possible. Dwarf hamsters also require the company of another hamster.
How old should babys dwarf hamsters be to eat?
A baby dwarf can be feed with warm milk after birth. My advice is that you should let the mother feed the baby hamster as the hamster is blind & you can't touch. If it does not have a mother feed it fresh milk without touching it.
Do hamsters eat meat?
hamsters will eat insects and worms (like crickets and meal worms). My dwarf hamsters eat pretty much anything -- chicken, duck, bacon, etc. The Hamsters preferred meat is another hamster!
Where can you get hamster bedding?
Most pet shops have good quality pet bedding. I would not recommend using fresh wood shavings or sawdust as they can be dusty and dangerous for your hamster. You can get it from blowoutbedding.com ,here a collection of bedding available where you can choose your choice bedding.
Do Russian dwarf hamsters have to have fresh water?
yes almost all animals require fresh water to live.
What will happen if you feed your hamster a mushroom?
He will likely eat it. Hamsters like fresh treats from time to time.
How do you tame and take care of your hamster?
Step 1 Look for the right hamster to buy. An ideal hamster is between 4 and 7 weeks old; hamsters are easier to tame when they're young. There are two types of hamster: the golden hamster and the Siberian or dwarf hamster. The golden hamster is available in a variety of colors and fur variations, while the smaller dwarf hamster comes in only a few colors. However, the big difference between the two is that dwarf hamsters do not tame well, while golden hamsters can become gentle, reliable pets. Step 2 When you bring home your hamster and supplies, place the cage in a location away from drafts, and out of direct sunlight. Pick a spot in the house where you will frequently visit your hamster. Step 3 Cover the cage floor with a 2 inch layer of bedding. Pine wood shavings are best, because they are absorbent and nontoxic. Step 4 Keep a filled, clean water bottle attached to the cage at a height where the spout is reachable by the hamster, but doesn't touch the bedding. if the bedding gets wet it can rot and cause your hamster to get sick. Wash and refill daily. Step 5 Provide plenty of chew toys. Hamsters love the cardboard tubes found inside rolls of toilet paper and paper towels. Attach hamster wood chews to the side of the cage. Step 6 Make a box for your hamster to sleep in. Cut a 2-inch doorway into a small, closed cardboard box. Place the box in a far corner of the cage. The hamster will fill the box with bedding and chewed-up pieces of cardboard from the toilet paper tubes and will use the box as a bedroom. He will not urinate in the box, so you can use it for many months before replacing it. Step 7 Feed your hamster a commercially prepared hamster-food mix once or twice a day. Supply a small amount of fresh fruits and vegetables year-round. When you introduce new foods, initially feed small portions so his system can get used to them. Step 8 Exercise your hamster by putting an exercise wheel in her cage. Let her exercise outside her cage inside a specially designed plastic hamster ball, available at pet stores. Close the doors to your bedroom, take her out of his cage, and let her run around in the hamster ball. Step 9 Wash your hamster's cage at least once a week. Remove the hamster to a safe location and dip the cage in water that has a few drops of household disinfectant added to it. Wipe out any debris, dry the inside and add clean bedding before replacing the hamster. Step 10 Remove any uneaten fruits and vegetables after two days. Fresh foods that turn moldy can make your hamster sick. Step 11 Don't bathe your hamster. Hamsters clean themselves. If you think your hamster smells bad, the odor is probably coming from dirty bedding. Clean the hamster cage more often. Step 12 Take your hamster with you or find someone to take care of him if you are going on vacation for more than three days.
What type of vaccination's do Chinese dwarf hamster need?
They don't, no needles or meds just fresh water and the correct food will do for your hamster to be happy and healthy
How do you make and keep your hamster's bedding fresh?
to make it you have too just put the saw dust down and spread it out and to keep it fresh clean and change it once a week.
Should a hamster travel to another house?
If you mean move cages then I have an answer.It is best if you set up the new cage with fresh paper shredding first. Put some of your pets toys and bed into that cage so there are some familiar smells and sights. Do not change the hamsters bedding until a day or 2 after the move. This will make your hamster feel it has a safe place to go back to if it feels insecure.My hamster easily adapted and he is a very confident creature. If your hamster is like this then you could possibly change the bedding and toys all together as I did. If not stick to the above.
Can dwarf hamsters eat apples?
i have 2 Russian dwarf hamsters and both like peanuts they prefer to get them out of the shell (monkey nuts) i bought some for them and they eat them now and again so i think they prefer them as a treat but every hamster is different
