She needs stimulation to stay healthy, and playing with your hamster gives her that.Playing with your hamster is a great way to spend time together.You have to make sure your hamster is safe when she is playing inside or outside of her cage.
Step 1: Let the hamsters sleep.
Hamsters sleep most of the day and are active in the evening and night.They might be grumpy if you wake them.Before you play with your hamster, let him wake up on his own.
Step 2: You should wash your hands first.
Hamsters like to smell.You need to wash your hands or your hamster will bite you.
Step 3: Rub your hands together.
The smell of bedding makes your hamster feel safer.
Step 4: Don't cut your hamster.
You need to get your hamster used to being handled by you before you can play with them outside.Feed your hamster treats from your hand.Try to let your hamster play in your hand.Pick them up when they are comfortable.Gradually increase the amount of time you hold your pet.Before attempting to pick them up, let your hamster sniff at your closed fist.Don't surprise them.While sitting on the ground, always handle your hamster over a table.If your hamster wriggles out of your grasp, they could suffer a serious injury.A fall of one foot can cause serious injury to a hamster.If your hamster bites you, put it back in its cage.It is tired of being held.
Step 5: When your hamster is playing outside, make sure they can't escape.
There is an enclosed area where you can play with your hamster.hamsters can escape through small spaces, such as under doors, so you will need to keep an eye on your pet when it is outside.Don't play in an area with a small space that your hamster can hide in, such as underneath couches or drawers.If you want to play in the bathroom, be sure to shut the toilet lid.Purchase a hamster playpen to make sure your pet can't escape.It should be bigger than the hamster's cage.If you want your pet to stay in the pen, consider covering it with a mesh screen.Purchasing a child's wading pool is an easy way to provide an enclosed, inexpensive play space.
Step 6: There are dangers when playing outside the cage.
Your hamster will chew on it if it is there.All electrical cords should be removed from the area where your hamster is playing.Remove any plants that are toxic, such as azalea, daffodil, Oleander, speedwell, buttercups, bindweed, bluebells and ragwort.There is a complete list of toxic plants.
Step 7: When playing with your hamster, be careful.
A tumble off a high table or counter can seriously hurt your pet, and hamsters have almost no fear of falling.If you leave your hamster alone in high places, be on hand to keep them from falling.
Step 8: When playing with your hamster out of the cage, remove your other pets from the room.
Imagine sharing a room with a monster that wants to eat you.Not enjoyable.If you have a dog or cat, they will find it difficult to sleep.
Step 9: If your hamster escapes, know how to get them back.
All is not lost if your hamster gets loose.It is much more likely that you will find your pet if you have a plan in place.The hamster's cage is where you should search first.Look behind and underneath furniture, between cushions on sofas and chairs, on bookshelves, in drawers, and inside shoes, tissues boxes and shoe boxes.If you can't find anything, leave the cage open and place your hamster's favorite food inside.Wait for your hamster to come and turn out the lights.If that doesn't work, surround your food with flour so that your hamster's tracks lead you back to its hiding place.
Step 10: You should watch your hamster run.
hamsters run miles to find foodEven though your pet doesn't have to work that hard, they still have the ability to run.Put a hamster wheel in your pet's cage.Your hamster's back does not bend if the wheel is large.Solid wheels are better for hamsters as they can get caught between the bars of a wire wheel.The wheel should be checked periodically to make sure it is not malfunctioning.Grease with olive oil or vegetable oil if necessary.
Step 11: Add a bit of nature.
Make sure the wooden branches are clean before giving your hamster something to chew on.If you want to kill bugs and eggs, wash each branch with soapy water, then bake it for 45 minutes at 200F.It's important to use wood that isn't toxic to hamsters, such as willow, pear or apple.There is a full list of safe and unsafe woods.
Step 12: There is a cardboard tube maze.
The hamsters like to crawl through the paper towel tubes.It's possible to make a tunnel maze for your pet.
Step 13: A little string and a roll of duct tape can be used to make a swing.
Simply run the string through the roll and tie it to the top of your hamster's habitat so that it hangs just off the floor.
Step 14: Attach shoelaces to the cage.
Leave a few laces hanging down if you tie them from side to side.Your hamster is very fond of climbing and pulling on them.Remove the plastic tips so that your pet doesn't eat them and get sick.
Step 15: If you put food in your hamster's cage, they will find it.
The hamster loves to find food.Put food around your hamster's cage in a variety of ways to make it hard for them to find it.
Step 16: It's a good idea to let your hamster out of their cage.
hamsters need time outside of their cage to maximize their health and happiness.It is fun!It's a good idea to make sure your hamster is hand-tamed and that you play in an enclosed area.
Step 17: Let your hamster crawl on you.
If you don't squeeze too hard, the hamsters will have fun exploring you.This is a great way to teach your hamster to trust you.If your hamster falls, be sure to sit on the ground.Lying on your back with your hamster is better.Make sure you have an enclosed area for your hamster to live in.For the first few times only 3-4 minutes, you should limit your time handling your hamster.If you hold your hamster too long, they will try to escape or bite you.
Step 18: There is a hamster ball.
You can put plastic or rubber balls in your hamster's cage so that they can explore your home.They're like a hamster wheel on the go.It's important to get a ball with slots.After each use, wash the ball with soap and water.Before re-using, let it dry completely.Give your hamster a chance to drink and eat after 10 minutes in the ball.
Step 19: A maze.
Popsicle sticks, cardboard, blocks, books, and other materials can be used to make your maze walls.Your hamster can explore the maze if you place some treats in it.If you want to make sure your hamster doesn't escape, place the maze inside a large cardboard box.
Step 20: Put your hamster in a playpen.
Any area with no means of escape can be used as a playpen.You can purchase a variety of toys, but your pet will enjoy exploring household objects such as: Paper towel or toilet paper tubes, Tissue or shoe boxes, Paper bags, Shoes Ramps, and Cereal boxes.
Step 21: Your hamster is gathering food.
A hamster can carry up to half their body weight.Your hamster will collect grains or crumbs if you scatter them on the table.Be careful with what you give your hamster.Junk food includes pizza, chocolate, potato chips, pickles, salted peanuts, or other high salt foods.