Basic Care
How many sq inches of floor space does a hamster need ?
450 sq in
Name 2 brands of cages your hamster should not be living in.
Ex: Crittertrail, TinyTales, Kaytee, any Walmart cage
What is the largest breed of hamsters?
Syrians.
What kinds of things should you put into your hamsters mix?
Corn, pellets, seeds, mealworms, and others!
How much and how often should you feed your hamster?
2 tbsp every 2-3 days
What are good alternatives for pet store cages?
Bin cages, fish tanks, and homemade
What is the smallest breed of hamsters?
Robo dwarf.
Can hamsters have dairy?
Yes!
What size wheel should a Syrian have?
10-12 inch wheel
what do a lot of people think levels do?
Add floor space.
Do hamsters have tails?
Yes.
Why should you not only feed them pellets?
They need variety!
What size wheel should a dwarf hamster have?
6-8 inch wheel
Why do hamsters bar bite and bar climb?
Because of stress.
What does nocturnal mean, and are hamsters nocturnal?
Yes, hamsters are. Nocturnal means awake in the night and asleep in the day.
what should you take out of cherries, mangoes, peaches, and others before giving it to your hamster?
The pit.
How many inches of bedding should you give your hamster?
At least 6 inches (more is recommended)
Why do pet store employees recommend the tiny cages?
Because they don't care, and the pet store cages are expensive.
So hamsters have good or bad eyesight?
Bad.
Can they have carrots?
Yes!