Hamsters are surprisingly intelligent and active, and they need enrichment and stimulation to keep their physical and mental health in check.
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Water Bottles vs Bowls
The most common way of watering your pet hamster is using a water bottle, but are bowls just as good, or maybe better?
The September Cage Makeover (2020)
Welcome to the September 2020 Cage Makeover! As usual, after a month Beanie’s last makeover is dwindling, and it’s in need of a clean. I hope this post interests you and that it inspires you for setting up your own hammy’s cage!
Beanie’s Holding Cell
While I deep clean Beanie’s cage I obviously have to put her somewhere. Since I free roam I don’t have a playpen, and Beanie gets really claustrophobic in her little Living World carrier, but I found the solution: her holding cell.
The August Cage Makeover (2020)
Welcome to the August 2020 cage clean! Last month Beanie became a senior (18 months old), and her cage setup has been simplified to suit her needs.
Caring for a Senior Syrian Hamster
Just like with humans, hamsters show signs of aging, and may need some changes made in their lifestyle to make them more comfortable. I am going to share my research and experience with caring for my senior Syrian hamster, Beanie.
Wet Tail (Proliferative Ileitus)
Spreading awareness about what Wet Tail really is, as well as finding out the answers to the most common questions! Is there a cure? How do I cure Wet Tail? Prevention? Can MY hamster get Wet Tail?
The July Cage Makeover (2020)
Hamster bincage deep clean tutorial! See an amazing setup using DIY hamster toys. All DIY tutorials are linked.
DIY Small Pet Tee-Pee
Presenting the Tee-Pee for small pets! The Tee-Pee is adorable, but is smaller in size than my other DIYs. Because of its smaller size it is recommended for Dwarf Hamsters and Mice. It’s lightwieght, small, and portable. It’s perfect for sheltering a food or water dish from substrate, or can be used as a hideout.Continue reading “DIY Small Pet Tee-Pee”
DIY Triangular Popsicle Climbing Toy
This is a very cliche small pet toy, and one that is very handy to have. It only takes about 5-10 minutes from start to finish to create. It serves as a climbing toy and a tunnel, primarily for hamsters, gerbils and mice. For this project you’ll only need: Popsicle/lolly sticks Hot glue gun/glue sticksContinue reading “DIY Triangular Popsicle Climbing Toy”
Beanie the Hamster 