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Yes, but it depends which type you mean. The wheel with the slotted holes in can kill the hamster by braking it's little feet. But the wheel without holes on a smooth, round surface is safe for them. (Unless you spin him until you never stop! That can give it a heart attack!)
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∙ 15y agoAny animal that is kept in a cage should have some form of entertainment. Especially if it is quite a small cage. A wheel will give the hamster something to play with to prevent boredom which can lead to excessive grooming and therefore hair loss or chewing on the bars of the cage. It will also help to keep them fit and therefore healthier. Any animal that is kept in a cage should have some form of entertainment. Especially if it is quite a small cage. A wheel will give the hamster something to play with to prevent boredom which can lead to excessive grooming and therefore hair loss or chewing on the bars of the cage. It will also help to keep them fit and therefore healthier.
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∙ 15y agoNO! That is what the hamster uses all night, because hamsters are noctornal they are active at night and sleep in the day time. If you take out the porr little things wheel it will be bored. NO! That is what the hamster uses all night, because hamsters are noctornal they are active at night and sleep in the day time. If you take out the porr little things wheel it will be bored.
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∙ 14y agothere are two possibilities:
a aquarium cage like what a fish has (but remember its a hamster so get a good size one) but if the cage becomes to hot than it has "the greenhouse affect"
and than there is the wire cage with small spacing between the bars so they can't squeeze through. (i prefer this one)
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∙ 14y agoif you give your hamsters salt, they will die, so just make sure you are giving them a good diet that keeps them satisfied. if they start biting the cage, give them pieces of wood to nibble on because the metal pushes their teeth into their brain and will also kill them.
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∙ 15y agoNo, this is only a good idea to have a salt wheel, some people prefer to have a salt rock or salt tube but they are just compulsary
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∙ 14y agoNo, but it's a good idea to get tunnels because hamsters like climbing them.
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Why do hamsters need salt?
Hamsters need salt for the same reason we do, without it our nervous system could not function. It is not mandatory to have a salt lick or salt wheel for your hamster but it would be a good idea. Hamsters live in the wild where they get their minerals from plants and stuff. Hamsters can't always get minerals and the salt they need in their cage that's why its a good idea to get a salt lick or something for your hamster.
How much room does your Syrian hamster need?
Well hamsters can never have too much room but they can have too little. The smallest for two hamsters is one big cage. After that you can keep adding on, I have two roborovski dwarf hamsters and i attached two cages together and they love it, and they are small hamsters. Hope this info comes in handy
What is the difference between a guinea pig and a hamster?
The difference between a hamster and a guinea pig is that the hamster is smaller, eats less, sleeps during the day and is active at night, and doesn't eat that much fruit. Guinea pigs NEED vitamin C, fruit, greens, timothy hay, vitamins (lots and lots). They need a certain amount of attention. Hamsters like to be left alone, they also need an outdoors cage so they can get their exercise because they don't run on a wheel. Guinea pigs NEED a buddy to share their cage and meals with, while hamsters PREFER to have a cage to themselves. Also, most hamsters know how to unlatch their cage door, and guinea pigs just sit there and wait to be taken out of their cage. Guinea pigs don't run on a wheel, in a ball, or climb through tunnels. The reason for that is that a guinea pig has a very fragile spine that can not bend in that much of a "U" shape. Hamsters, because of their small size, are not all that easy to cuddle with. Therefore, they are used to people watching them and holding them, but not cuddling up with them. Since guinea pigs are so much larger than hamsters, they LOVE to cuddle up with the person they are closest to, because it is more comfortable to do so.
Why does a teddy bear hamster need a big cage?
Teddy Bear hamsters dont ALWAYS need a big cage, but they would perfer a fairly large one. The reason is that hamsters are very active. I myself have a teddy bear hamster. I recently bought a large cage with a plastic bottom and a wire top- I recommend this cage greatly.
Do you need to clean your hamsters cage every month or a week?
i would clean it every week as not cleaning it out often may cause infections.
Why do hamsters need salt?
Hamsters need salt for the same reason we do, without it our nervous system could not function. It is not mandatory to have a salt lick or salt wheel for your hamster but it would be a good idea. Hamsters live in the wild where they get their minerals from plants and stuff. Hamsters can't always get minerals and the salt they need in their cage that's why its a good idea to get a salt lick or something for your hamster.
What does a Syrian hamster need for its cage?
Syrian hamsters will need bedding on the cage floor. They need a bowl to put their food in, a water bottle, and a wheel to run in. This is the bare minimum.
Can you put to hamsters in a cage?
Yes you can, and some hamsters need to live in pairs. However, syrian hamsters are very territorial and need to live alone.
What tools do you need to clean a hamsters cage?
none really...
Do hamsters live in a cage?
Because they need to keep safe
What type of shelter do hamsters need?
They definitly need a cage that contains the following... A little hut Plastic/Paper anything at a pet store A Wheel A Water Bottel And food Definitly need a place other then a cage to stay because they like to hide and be hidden.
How many water bottles do I need if you have 2 hamsters in a cage?
Just one. (1)
How do you stop hamsters from breeding?
be nice to it touch it a lot ,and play with it
How can you tell if myhamster doesn't like her cage does the hamster do weird things does the hamster bite the cage does he not like sleep in the middle of the day like hamsters are supposed to do?
Well, lots of hamsters bite their cages, they do that because they need something to chew on, to wear down their teeth or maybe they arehungry. Do you have a proper place for he/she to sleep? In the cage is there an exercise wheel? To loose energy? I don't think hamsters are picky about their cages. If you change the surroundings/cage all of a sudden, He/she might not sleep for a couple of days. I changed my hamsters cage when she was 6 months and it took her 3 days before she would sleep and now a week later she is fine and eating/drinking well.
Do hamsters need exercise?
well in the summer i make a run that i put my guinea pigs in and they exercise for about 5 hours each day at the weekends. But when i'm working they are in their run for about 1-2 hours when i get home. I hope this helps.
Should baby hamsters have a wheel?
yes they still need exercise
What to get when you are going to have a hamster?
When you purchase a hamster you will need a cage, a bottle, a food bowl, a house, sawdust, bedding, food, and an exercise ball. A wheel is optional. Some hamsters like cardboard tubes to play in too.
