2006-08-09 08:22:03 · 9 answers · asked by nancy l 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i dont have a mouse so i cant say for sure what they like but i am an expert on hamsters. 1st thing is definitely dont house them togther. hamsters are terriotorial loners. they love fruit and can have it daily (no citrus) in small portions - apple, banana, cantaloupe, grapes, etc. just dont give them too much wet fruit/veggies a day. no iceberg lettuce! too watery. hide his dry food in a couple places instead of all in a bowl. he'll like the hunt. chew sticks for sure - mine prefers greenies dog biscuits over the wooden ones.
NO PINE OR CEDAR BEDDING - the oils can cause a rash or breathing probs. carefresh, aspen, and/or corncob bedding only. stress often kills them, constantly waking them, not having a big enough cage. the cages they make are too small. u can buy 2 & connect them. if he's chewing obsessively his cage is too small & hes bored. u can buy a hamster ball if u cant get a bigger cage & let him run daily until he stops running. keep tape on the lid because they pop open.
keep the pee corner cleaned more than the rest of the cage. just scoop & replace. when u do a full cleaning no bleach! vinegar & baking soda & rinse WELL. also leave some of the old bedding from his sleep area when u clean. if theres no feces there leave the whole bed area alone.
they can catch colds so keep him away from windows, drafts, AC, etc. and they can catch our illnesses so stay away when u r sick.
2006-08-09 09:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by galaxygurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHEW STICKS! They are easy to forget but are very important. Other than that, they need the same things we need. They need things to be clean, so make sure you completely change out all of the bedding and the waste at least once a week. They need exercise, so a running wheel really is important. There are silent ones now.
2006-08-09 08:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by onucoqui2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, do not put them together. Just like any other pet, lots of attention from you, a healthy diet, with healthy treats are some great things you can do for them. =)
2006-08-09 08:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by Carpet Shark Luver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't put them together! They might fight and get hurt. Fresh water, fresh fruit and vegetables and clean cages are some of the most important things you can do for them.
2006-08-09 08:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by bcringler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure they get along well together. keep some fun rodent stuff in the cage for them, as well as a few short lengths of pipe for them to make houses in. vary their diet with clover and bits of vegetables as well as the normal rodent food.
2006-08-09 08:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by Stand-up Philosopher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that you don't put them in together. The most important thing is to make sure that their cage/aquarium is big enough for them to explore and play.
2006-08-09 08:37:07 · answer #6 · answered by Animal Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-09 09:26:32 · answer #7 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them mates so they can make babies. Oh.. and keep feeding them.
2006-08-09 08:27:21 · answer #8 · answered by clebrownsfan7 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They love empty toilet paper rolls.
2006-08-09 08:26:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋