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How Big Should a Hamster Cage Be?

How Big Should a Hamster Cage Be?

We make a point throughout the site to say that the most important consideration for any hamster owner is to ensure that their pet is comfortable and has all the space they need. While your pet will undoubtedly come out of the cage on occasion, it will spend a fair...

Can Hamsters Swim?

Can Hamsters Swim?

Ideally, we would hope never to find out the answer to the question ?can hamsters swim??. If they?re not in their cage, on your lap or in their ball, then you?ve probably deviated quite a way from our ten tips for new hamster owners! Admittedly, we?re only joking, and...

Are Hamsters Nocturnal?

Are Hamsters Nocturnal?

Whether you own a hamster right now, have owned one in the past or plan to buy one soon, you?ll have noticed or heard that they are not the liveliest creatures during the day. This leads to the obvious question, are hamsters nocturnal? It is not impossible to see your...

10 Tips for Brand New Hamster Owners

10 Tips for Brand New Hamster Owners

We cover hamster care extensively here on the site and, in an ideal world, all new hamster owners will have got their new little guy home, read up extensively and will be prepared for any and every eventuality. We are well aware, however, that this is not always how...