I am getting a hamster for my birthday and would rather keep it in my bedroom if the majority say no then no it shall be but i think that it is ok but i thought that i should ask.
2007-03-05 06:02:23 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yes. I gave a hamster to my 10 year old and she is showing responsibility. She feeds, plays and cleans out the cage all on her own.
2007-03-05 06:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by chellebeth75 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Hamsters do make some noise when they are on their wheel at night, or rumaging around in their cage. But you may find that you like being able to hear him/her and you may be able to sleep through the noise! Give it a go for a week and see how you get on. If Hammie is keeping you awake at night, then you'll have to move the cage into the living room or some other room. I keep my hammie in my bedroom and she doesn't keep me awake.
Even though hamsters are fine left on their own, they are inquisitive and sociable little things! When they hear you enter the room, they will often peek up at the bars to see what's going on. You should also try to hold him/her every day once it has gotten used to you (do this only when your parents are around though, as because you are 10 years old your hands are probably quite small and the hamster can easily jump off and get lost!)
So if you do have to move hammie to another room, make sure that you still see her every day and spend time with her, or she may not like being held very much. You also need to make sure you clean her cage out properly every week and feed her every day. As long as you are happy to look after her properly, it will make a great pet!
xx Emmie
2007-03-06 02:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sparklepop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 06:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hamster is fine in a 10 years old bedroom.As long as the cage is kept very clean and the with the understanding that they will make alot of noise at night.
2007-03-05 06:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My kids have always kept thier hamsters/rats in thier bedrooms. It never hurt but if you are a light sleeper it can be a pain. They will be up and running on thier wheel, chewing stuff and being generally noisy. Most people find this easy to sleep through but some do have problems. So i would say yes its fine if you can deal with the skittering noises
2007-03-05 07:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by Katt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, no and no! Hamsters make a lot of noise at night as this is when they are at their most active (they sleep most of the day) and will keep y7ou awake at night. I had my first hamster at 10 years old in my bedroom and it only lasted about 2 nights as I was not getting any sleep.
2007-03-05 21:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had hamsters in my bedroom all throughout my childhood, starting from when I was 3 years old.
HOWEVER, they can tend to make a little noise at night. Not too much, but if you like absolute quite while you sleep, you may want to consider keeping it in another room. Otherwise, it’s fine.
2007-03-05 06:09:48 · answer #7 · answered by Mandy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hamsters are very good pets but are wide awake all night. The bedroom may not be the ideal place for it.
2007-03-05 06:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes a hamster's kept in a cage so you can keep it anywhere indoors. As long as it's cleaned out regularly (minimum once a week) it shouldn't smell. Be very wary that there's no way the hamster can get out of the cage - my hamsters made it their life's work to escape and I often had to tie the hatches shut so they couldnt escape
2007-03-05 06:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by G*I*M*P 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yep...I had one at that age. BUT they are very smelly, keep it in the laundry room or some where else, but not bedroom! They sleep in the day and are awake at night. Mine was pretty noisy!
The cage has to be cleaned alot...and DO NOT get a plastic cage.Hamsters chew out of them. at least mine did. Hope it help if you have any more questions email me at:
pixie2494@aim.com
2007-03-05 09:04:09 · answer #10 · answered by pinknpurple1424 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋