Domesticated hamsters need to be let out to move around, and it is best to carry them out to sunbathe regularly. Because hamsters are mainly active at night, their eyesight is poor and they can only recognize shapes vaguely. Hamsters are nocturnal, sleeping during the day and active at night. They are usually most active from 19 to 22 o'clock (partly from 0 to 4 o'clock). So owners should give their hamsters a good rest during the day and play with them only at night.
Arbitrarily changing the habits of nocturnal animals can easily lead to a short life. It is their instinct to hide in the dark, and they believe that darkness is the only way to feel safe. But hamsters can become less alert when they spend time with people, and can change their wilderness instincts to huff and puff anywhere.
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How to keep:
Cage with a chassis area greater than 0.5m2. Provide multiple hiding places, material can be paper or wood etc. The thickness of the bedding should not be less than 20cm, and the raw material of the nesting material should be soft, including dust-free shavings and straw. Pygmy and bear hamsters need runners that are larger than 20cm and 30cm in diameter respectively, plus a suitable runner should have a closed running surface.
If using a glass or plastic cage, be sure to leave the top open for ventilation. Clean urine-soaked bedding, food bowls and waterers daily, and the entire cage monthly, but it is recommended to keep some of the old bedding to allow the hamster to get used to the smell. For dwarf and golden hamsters, clean the entire cage every month and every 14 days, respectively, and air it out regularly.