J4ckdaw-
Sub-Adult Member
- Beardie name(s)
- Leo
Hamsters are a fun pet, especially for younger kids like yours. I’ve had a few in the past so here is what I know: a good thick layer of bedding is in order, I used 4-6” at least. Her best was at least 8-10” deep.Does anyone have a hamster.? We realized a turtle for my oldest may be too big a commitment for her just yet. She's turning 8 and reaaaaaly wanted a turtle. But she conceded that if she can take care of something like a fish or a hamster for a year or so (or it's few years life span, really) then we would get her a turtle. I know nothing about hamsters. My cousin has a couple but that was 20 years ago and care info has obviously changed. So does anyone know (as far as bedding, chew toys, sand for bath, type of food, etc) what is best for them.?
Picture of Miko for attention
As for food, I fed her pellets and some fresh greens or carrots. She liked her pellets best though, which is probably why she got so fat… anyhow, I’m no expert on hamster nutrition so I could be totally wrong here.
As for chew toys… my hamster chewed on everything, she climbed up her glass aquarium (somehow) and chewed the plastic rim. She would also destroy any toy I put in with her, she was nuts for that stuff.
I had to change to an aquarium because she would pee out of the bars onto my wall- and DAMN does hamster pee stink, it’s terrible.