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Hamster Start-Up Kit
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items Hamsters are small mammals from the subfamily Cricetinae. There are 3 species of hamster that a sold primarily in the UK that's the Syrian hamster, the largest one out of the three, Russian dwarf hamsters and Robo Hamsters. From personal experience h...
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Food
Toys
Accessories
Cages
Substrate
Food
Hamsters will mainly eat Muesli, this has a variety of nutrients that your hamster needs. Hamsters tend to forage and store their food for safe keeping so I only tend to refill their bowl when it's empty or you'll find a bunch of food stored somewher...
Hamster Food - Pets at Home
With any animal you want to encourage their natural behaviours, as this shows they are healthy and happy in their environment. Therefore, providing forage and scatter feeding their food is a great way to encourage this and get them to work for their ...
Hamster Forage - Etsy UK
Dog chew toys for hamsters? Yes! These really help keep your hamsters teeth healthy. Hamsters teeth continuously grow their whole lifespan and this is a tasy thing for them to chew to encourage healthy teeth.
Whimzees - Pets at Home
Toys
A variety of pet safe wooden toys that encourage chewing, hiding, exploration and rest, are perfect for your hamster. The wooden log arches are a favourite as they offer all sorts of fun, you can also make them into sand sections for your hamster
Hamster Chews, Toys & Playthings - Pets at Home
There are many items that can keep your hamster occupied for a long time and this is important so they don't get bored. Especially, as Syrian hamsters specifically live on their own.
Hamster Enrichment - Etsy UK
Small business make interesting enrichment items like this that encourage your hamster to work for their food and keeps them occupied for a while.
Hamster Toys - Etsy UK
Accessories
For your more fluffy hamsters or just to provide some sensory enrichment, these little finger combs keep your hamsters fur from getting matted and gets the sand and sawdust out.
Pet Brands Finger Groomer Small Animals - Pets at Home
These ceramic bowls are perfect for keeping food inside as they are too heavy and sturdy for them to tip all over the place. So also if you prefer water bowls over bottles, these are perfect too!
Mason Cash Mini Polka Dot Animal Bowl Sorbet Small - Pets at Home
There are a variety of water bottles to choose from to go with a theme if you have one. Hamsters need room temperature water, even when it's hot outside, they won't drink water that's too cold/hot anyway. Ensure there water is changed daily and alway...
Classic Design Small Animal Water Bottle 150ml - Pets at Home
Hamster wheels are an important tool for a hamster to get exercise. Rat wheels are much more beneficial for hamsters as you have to be careful about bending their back too much. The larger size allows them to keep their backs straight as they run.
Savic Giant Rolly Wheel - Pets at Home
Hamsters fur is not designed for being submerged in water. Therefore, they need to bath in sand or dust to exfoliate the dirt from them. I'm sure you've seen the cute videos online of hamsters rolling in the sand, that's how they do it and I'd defini...
Tiny Friends Farm Small Animal Bathing Sand 1kg - Pets at Home
This is just a personal preference but my hamster loves this thing! They are all comfy and scooped up in the coconut and keeps them nice and toasty in the winter.
Pets at Home Small Animal Coconut Hideaway
You can get these in different sizes but it's important their backs are not too bent backwards as this can lead to long-term difficulties. These allow them to run freely without you worrying about losing them, it's a win win!
Pets at Home Small Animal Exercise Ball
Cages
The best thing for a hamster's home is to provide enough depth for digging. They Syrian hamsters in the wild dig burrows, and cleanse themselves in sand/dust. So it's good to give them enough ground so they can participate in their natural behaviours
Syrian Hamster Cages & Homes
Substrate
Basic substrate that is safe for all hamsters. Ensure hamsters have access to multiple forms of substrate, you can get coco-fibre or sand, as this is good enrichment for exploration.
Pets at Home Small Animal Wood Shavings
Hamsters love to make their own nests. Place this in their cage and watch them make themselves a cozy bed in the most creative way!
Pets at Home Small Animal Safe Bedding