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Buying A Hamster

The first step to being a good hamster owner is choosing the right hamster. Hamsters are lively, fun and entertaining creatures that can bring much happiness to your life and home. That’s why it’s important to carefully select the hamster that’s just right for you.           

You may be getting your hamster from a local pet store, perhaps from a friend whose hamster has had babies or hamster rescue facility.  At any rate the best time to get a hamster is when they’re between four to eight weeks of age if possibly. READ MORE.....

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Of course you’ll want to take the very best care of your new hamster when you bring him home. Caring for your hamster isn’t really all that difficult, but there are some things you need to know to ensure your hamster gets the best care possible.

It’s important to have the cage or habitat ready for your new hamster when you bring him or her home. You have many choices of cage or habitats from which to choose, so shop around and carefully consider your choices before you get your hamster.READ MORE.....

Hamster Health

Hamsters are generally hardy rodents, but sometimes they do get sick. You are at less risk for this if you have a single hamster rather than a large breeding stock. The first and best defense against sickness is prevention of course! This means good hygiene and diligent cleanliness is most important.

As mentioned above, following our hamster care checklist of daily, weekly and monthly chores will go very far in keeping your hamster happy and healthy. Don’t forget to wash your hands before and after handling your hamster-especially one that is unwell. READ MORE.....

There are many things to carefully consider before deciding to breed your hamsters. It’s fun to think about all the cute little hamsters you will have as a result of breeding, but how will you care for all of them? Eventually, you will need to find homes for your new litter of hamsters. A Syrian hamster can have as many as 16 or 17 babies with the average litter size being about 9-10. You will need to have extra cages ready when the babies need to be separated by sex and then later, depending on the type of hamsters you have, in solitary cages or pairs. Think carefully before undertaking such a venture. There are many hamsters that need homes, so please consider a rescued hamster before breeding. READ MORE.....

Types of Hamsters

What is a hamster?

A hamster is a small rodent that is very active at night. Hamsters have sharp front teeth that continue to grow throughout their lifetime. They use these sharp teeth for gnawing. Hamsters are very nimble and have lots of energy. In the wild, a hamster can run as far as five miles (eight kilometers) in a single night. Hamsters are nocturnal which means they sleep during the day and come out at night. READ MORE.....

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