My brother just got a little hamster and we are trying to find out the best things to feed him and how to care for his other needs such as grooming and cage arrangements. Any help would be very appreciated.
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Help with a Fancy Syrian Bear Hamster
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Acceptable Hamster Food List • Hamsterific!
we found this website but some of the foods are questionable, we are wondering if this is reputable?
we found this website but some of the foods are questionable, we are wondering if this is reputable?
Claire W
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I have always fed my hamsters and gerbils Wagg hamster gerbil and mouse munch.
Don’t buy a tall wire cage. The reason I say this is because I have a friend who had such a cage. Her hamster was a climber who fell from the top of the cage and broke his back
Don’t buy a tall wire cage. The reason I say this is because I have a friend who had such a cage. Her hamster was a climber who fell from the top of the cage and broke his back
I have always fed my hamsters and gerbils Wagg hamster gerbil and mouse munch.
Don’t buy a tall wire cage. The reason I say this is because I have a friend who had such a cage. Her hamster was a climber who fell from the top of the cage and broke his back
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As for grooming, you can use a soft baby brush or a soft baby toothbrush 
Alternatively, pet shops sell grooming brushes for small animals
Alternatively, pet shops sell grooming brushes for small animals
As for grooming, you can use a soft baby brush or a soft baby toothbrush
Alternatively, pet shops sell grooming brushes for small animals
Thank you, I have those already because of my guinea pigs so no need to buy any more
jayne
Adult Guinea Pig
I feed my hamster on Harry hamster food ,treat wise is a monkey nut,and fluffy bedding ,I just find out hamsters love boil egg and chicken that what save my 2 year old hamster because she stop eating and play dead when we got the dog.
Love to see a picture of your hamster ? This is my hamster
Love to see a picture of your hamster ? This is my hamster
jayne
Adult Guinea Pig
My hamster wanted to be with me as soon has I got her !
When you do get the hamster out try a bit of food in your hand etc,my love rich tea biscuits as well
When you do get the hamster out try a bit of food in your hand etc,my love rich tea biscuits as well
FurryBabyMama
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A brilliant and cheap hamster food is Harry Hamster. It's about £2.90 a bag and is one of the top foods out there for hamsters.
As for cages, the minimum cage size last time I checked is 80x50 cm. If you bought your cage from a pet store it's probably too small. The Alaska cage from Zooplus is a good, cheap option. It's only £32 with free delivery I believe. Also Syrians need quite large wheels, make the sure the wheel you get is big enough so that the hamsters back is not arched at all when using it. The wheel size for Syrians is a MINIMUM of 8 inches, I think mine is 11 inches though and I wouldn't go any smaller.
The food list you posted looks about right to me! Hamsters can have a way more varied diet than guinea pigs.
As for cages, the minimum cage size last time I checked is 80x50 cm. If you bought your cage from a pet store it's probably too small. The Alaska cage from Zooplus is a good, cheap option. It's only £32 with free delivery I believe. Also Syrians need quite large wheels, make the sure the wheel you get is big enough so that the hamsters back is not arched at all when using it. The wheel size for Syrians is a MINIMUM of 8 inches, I think mine is 11 inches though and I wouldn't go any smaller.
The food list you posted looks about right to me! Hamsters can have a way more varied diet than guinea pigs.
Thank you so much. I'll be sure to tell my brother