Night Life
A Hamster might do this at night
Run on a wheel or bang on the cage to get thier owner's attention or play and run around.
Does the cleaning matter depending on the gender?
Wasn't gone through/No.
Do hamsters like clean bedding?
Yes.
Should you play aggressively with your hamster?
No
Are there hamsters in the wild?
Yes, there are about 26 known species of wild hamsters, native to Europe and Asia. But also in homes.
Hamsters the most active when?
What is Night
every week or when the food is done
Do I take out the toys, food, and water, etc, when I change the bedding
Yes, and then I put it back in.
Should you pick up your hamster when they don't know or are asleep?
No, especially if your new to them
True or False: Their incisors never stop growing, so they need to chew to wear them down.
True
A hamster might bang on its cage at night because?
What is bored
Every week
When do I change the bedding
Every week
As soon as you get/meet your hamster, do you pick them up?
No, you let them get used to you.
True or False: These can't be stretched to carry large amounts of food back to their burrows/homes.
False
Do they need light at night?
No
How often should you clean the hamster cage?
Every week, if you don't spot.
How much bedding do I put in
6 inches
Should you let them crawl onto your hand?
Yes, but don't force them.
True or False: The word "hamster" comes from the Latin word "hamstern," which means "to hoard".
False. The word "hamster" actually comes from the German word "hamstern," which means "to hoard".
Why are they so active at night?
Because it's their instinct and it helps them stay safe in the wild.
What is spotting in a hamster cage
frequent, smaller cleaning process that involves removing things. To create a cleaner environment (between full cleanings)
Why do I put in 6 inches of bedding?
In order for my hamster to burrow down.
Should you wake your hamster up to play?
No, interact with them when they are awake.
True or False: Hamsters are colorblind and have a hard time seeing, so they rely on other senses.
True