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I don't really know how much food they can put in their cheek pouches, but i do know that they can hold up to 20 pounds of food.
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Hamsters will store food in their cheek pouches, this is only for carrying it, they will disgorge the pouches when they get back to their nests.
What animal has its cheeks full?
a hamster can store food in the pouches in his cheeks
How long can a hamster store food in their pouches?
well a hamster is most likely to store their food in there pouch for probably about 20 minites but if the hamster has it longer then that then contact a vet or tell a perint
What are some signs my hamster cant get something out of its pouch?
Hamsters use their paws to push out the food in their pouches. If a hamster can't get something out it would be constantly pushing at its cheek.
Your hamster threw up?
Hamsters can't throw up, so no, not really.
Why does my hamster stuff her food in her mouth?
A hamster has two cheek pouches inside the mouth in which to store food when out foraging. The pouches are emptied when back in the nest, and the food is stored at the back of the nest, for times when food is scarce.
Why is a hamster called a hamster?
'Hamster' comes from the German word 'hamstern', meaning 'to hoard'. This is a reference to their hoarding habits, they store food in special cheek pouches, and hoard it in their nests.
How does a hamster store food?
it has 2 pouches on either side of its mouth and the hamster will store it in there and then find somewhere quiet and empty the pouches and eat the food.
Do pigs burp?
Hamsters will store food in their cheek pouches, this is only for carrying it, they will disgorge the pouches when they get back to their nests.
Which pet can store food in cheek pouches?
I know that hamsters can.
What does it mean when your hamster has a growth on its cheek?
If its cheek is growing, Its storing more food in its cheek pouches. You should talk to a vet to see if this is normal about your hamster. For more Information, visit: www.hamsterownerswebs.webs.com
Why does a hamster have pouches?
i believe they have pouches to store food in just in case the food around them goes scarce
Hamster take much food in mouth?
Hamsters have very large cheek pouches for storing food for later.
What does it mean when a hamster's cheeks are big?
It's not their actual shoulders puffing up, it is their food pouches! Hamsters store food in these pouches, also known as their cheeks. They will save food for later, and when their pouches are full it almost makes it look like their shoulders are puffy!
Why can a hamster stuff so much food into it's mouth?
Hamsters can hoard food in their cheek pouches. That's why you see their cheeks so stuffed!
What is a hamster known for?
a hamster is most known for the wheel it runs onA hamster is most likely to be known for its cheek pouches. It uses these cheek pouches to gather and transport food and nesting materials from one location to another. As a matter of fact, the word "hamster" comes from the word 'hamper' which means to hoard.
What animal has its cheeks full?
a hamster can store food in the pouches in his cheeks
