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Cute Pet Hamster Housing Information
Breed Information Part 2Campbell's Hamster (Phodopus campbelli) is the most common of all, they are also sometimes called "Russian Dwarfs"; ..... Hamsters can be kept both in cages and in terrariums, both of which are available in pet stores. Golden Hamsters will fight if kept with others of their kind once mature, so an important rule of Golden Hamster keeping is "one hamster, one cage". Chinchilla sand is often available in pet stores and can be used for hamsters, but sand that is powdery or dusty should be avoided as it will pose a hazard to a hamster's respiratory system.
Although smaller in size, dwarf hamsters should have bigger housings than their larger relatives, at least 80 cm by 40 cm (2 feet by 4 feet). Plywood and wood from conifers is not suitable, because hamsters gnaw at their houses and both glue and resin are poisonous for them. Another important component of a hamster's home is a hiding place where the animal can rest during the day.
The cages of dwarf hamsters may require slightly less-frequent cleaning (perhaps once every two weeks), and may have many (usually hidden) places used as toilets. Hamsters are nest builders and a steady supply of fresh strips of tissue or newspaper (with soy-based ink) allows them to build a secure and comfortable spot in a corner of their enclosure or in their hiding house. Using standard water-soluble white wood glue to join pieces of solid wood, such as birch or beech wood creates a safe environment for the hamster, although it may still chew through the wood.
A purchased cage can be equipped with several intermediate levels, connected using stairs. The floors of the hamster's residence should be covered, including all intermediate levels, with a sufficiently thick layer of litter for rodents.
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