In the absence of a water feeder, the following methods can be used to provide water for hamsters:
Direct Water Feeding Method:
Use a small handheld bottle cap or a straw, gently touch the hamster's mouth to let it lick the water actively.
Pay attention to keeping the water source clean. Wash it after each use to prevent the growth of bacteria.
Homemade Simple Water Feeder:
Find a short glass or plastic bottle. Drill a small hole in the bottle cap, insert a thin straw, and fix it in place.
Place the bottle inside the hamster cage, ensuring that the end of the straw just protrudes outside the cage. In this way, the hamster can easily drink the water.
Water Feeding with a Cotton Swab:
Dip a clean cotton swab into cooled boiled water and gently touch the hamster's mouth. The hamster will instinctively lick the water.
Pay attention to controlling the amount of water to avoid water droplets spreading everywhere.
Shallow Water in a Small Dish:
Find a dish with a low rim and pour an appropriate amount of clean water into it. Don't make the water too deep to prevent the hamster from drowning.
Place the dish inside the hamster cage, and the hamster will find the water to drink on its own.
Remember to change the water frequently to keep the water quality fresh.
Hydration with Fruits and Vegetables:
Select fruits and vegetables with low water content and high fiber, such as carrots, cucumbers, and apples (with the core removed), and cut them into small pieces and put them in the cage.
Pay attention to observing the hamster's consumption to avoid diarrhea caused by excessive intake.
Precautions:
Ensure that the water provided for the hamster is cooled boiled water to avoid the threat of chlorine and bacteria in tap water to the hamster.
No matter which method is used, regularly check the water quality to ensure it is clean and fresh.
Be careful when feeding water. Don't let the water enter the hamster's nasal cavity, and don't let them choke.
These methods are temporary solutions when there is no professional water feeder. It is recommended to purchase a suitable water feeder for the hamster as soon as possible to ensure its long-term and stable water needs.