Trixie Large Wooden Digging Tower for Pet Hamster, 25 × 24 × 20 cm

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If a hamster is burrowed and isn’t responding to stimuli, uncover it and hold a mirror before its nose. If fog appears on this mirror, the hamster is breathing and thus hibernating. While hamsters enjoy novel experiences, the new bedding may be unsuitable for digging. The activity will cease if the hamster finds burrowing difficult or painful. Not all hamsters are as inclined toward burrowing as others, with some having seemingly no interest in doing so at all. If you are curious about your own hamster’s feelings on the subject or want to facilitate and encourage the burrowing behaviors that you have already witnessed in them, you should set up a burrowing area within or outside of their enclosure. Assembly was easy. Holes were well aligned and properly drilled, though the screwdriver was a slightly different size then the screws. Otherwise tolerances and quality of construction was high. It would of been nice if the screws sat flush. The glue was of substandard quality. One of the tubes had become separated into a clear liquid and a hard white substance. Mixing inside of the tube was impossible. The second tube from the other box spurted and uneven application. Resorted to using my own wood glue to ensure a tight seal. I would not trust the enclosed glue and would use the included screws instead. Coco fiber doesn’t hold burrows well, so it’s not suitable as a main substrate, but you can use it as an additional source of enrichment in one part of the cage or a dig box.

Hamsters love taking sand baths, and if you don’t already have one in your hamster’s enclosure, it is a simple and inexpensive addition to make. A sand bath will consist of a shallow and heavy-bottomed dish and, of course, sand.Fortunately, the bedding that you already have in your hamster’s enclosure is perfectly fine to use in their burrowing environment as well. What matters more is how much bedding you use – which may depend on the hamster and their eagerness toward digging and burrowing, as well as their size. Dwarf hamsters, for instance, will likely require a shallower burrowing area than larger Syrian hamsters. This means shredded kitchen paper, hemp shavings, or soft hay mixed with a bedding topper are best for burrowing hamsters. Why Do Hamsters Dig in Corners? Safe Material And Transparent Design: the five sides of the hamster burrow box with durable material, the spacious hamster hideout provides hamster with enough digging depth and width, the front with transparent acrylic board can observe the position and movement direction of the small animals at any time. In addition, we have polished every corner smooth of the small animal digging box to get your pet away from from harm when digging and exploring. Scented bedding: Hamsters have an extremely strong sense of smell, and artificial fragrances in scented bedding can irritate their noses and lead to respiratory issues or allergies. It is vital to the well-being of your hamster that he has an enclosure large enough to meet his physical and mental needs. Most of the hamster cages at your local chain pet store will be too small for your pet, especially if you have a Syrian hamster.

In the wild, hamsters make burrows, climb and walk for miles each day, so their living space needs to be large enough to allow them to behave as naturally as possible. Most hamster cages sold in shops aren’t big enough to even meet a hamster’s most basic needs, so instead, we recommend providing them with a much larger space, such as an extra-large cage, glass tank, or home-made enclosure. Wherever you choose to house your hamster make sure it has the following: Every hamster enclosure needs a running wheel – a plastic or wooden wheel with a solid running base is preferable, and these come in both free-standing models and space-saving models, which are secured directly to the wall of the cage. Wood shavings have a bad reputation in rodent keeping, because raw softwood shavings can be dusty and contain chemical compounds that irritate rodents’ sensitive respiratory systems. However, dust extracted aspen wood shavings are safe and can make a good substrate option. Aspen is a hardwood tree so it doesn’t contain potentially harmful aromatic oils that softwood contains. Monitor an older hamster’s body temperature, ensuring it remains warm enough to be comfortable. Do Hamsters Burrow When They Die? Biology Letters confirms that captive hamsters, especially Syrians, are invariably nocturnal, which will be reflected in their behavior.Bringing the outdoors inside simply means providing natural objects for your hamster to explore within the safety of her enclosure. A third option is to place a designated “burrowing bin/box” in the hamster’s existing cage. This can easily be done with something like a tissue box. There are many tutorials online as to how to do this, so while the instructions below may not fit your style, you will likely find a step-by-step guide to constructing your own burrowing box that does. Creating a Custom Burrowing Box This is becoming a more popular substrate option, as it allows for a more naturalistic set-up. However, it is important to note that most coir (which is sold for gardening and reptile-keeping) is moist in the bag, which is detrimental to hamster health. Therefore, if using this, it is important to dry the material out properly before putting it in the cage. The idea is to enrich your hamster’s senses by offering a variety of materials in which he can dig. It should be a shallow container that is separate from your hamster’s traditional bedding – either inside of the enclosure itself or outside of it and used for supervised play. Whether you have the budget for an elaborate enclosure or simply the time for some supervised outside play, these are simple ways to allow your hamster the ability to explore and exercise. Read on for the details on each of these enrichment opportunities. Best Hamster Enrichment Ideas Burrowing And Climbing