The equipment needed for raising pet hamsters mainly includes the following aspects:
Hamster cage: The hamster cage is the basic equipment for raising hamsters. You need to choose a cage of moderate size and safe material to ensure that hamsters have enough activity space. At the same time, the design of the cage should be reasonable, and there should be supporting facilities such as food bowls and water bottles inside.
Feed and snacks: Hamsters need balanced feed, including protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. In addition to special hamster feed, some fruits and vegetables can also be provided as snacks, but be careful to avoid feeding foods that are harmful to hamsters.
Water bottle and food bowl: The material of the water bottle and food bowl should be safe and non-toxic, easy to clean, and the capacity should be moderate. It should be easy to install and clean to ensure the safety of hamsters' diet.
Bedding: Hamster bedding is used to spread on the bottom of the cage. It should have good hygroscopicity and can quickly absorb urine and feces to prevent odors. The material of the bedding should be safe, non-toxic and non-irritating. It needs to be replaced regularly to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the cage.
Toys: Hamsters are lively and active animals and need some toys to consume energy and exercise. The material of toys should be safe and non-toxic, and the edges should be smooth and without corners to avoid scratching hamsters. Toys that can be chosen include wheeled treadmills, mini climbing frames, tunnel mazes, sawdust balls, colored paper balls, sand baths, etc. These toys can meet the needs of hamsters for running, climbing, exploring and intellectual development.
In addition, there are some other equipment such as hamster toilets and bathrooms, as well as molar stones and bath sand. These can help hamsters better maintain hygiene and health. Raising hamsters also requires paying enough patience and attention, regularly cleaning the cage, changing the bedding, and checking the health status to ensure the health and happiness of hamsters.