You need to make sure that the cage you bought is for hamster life, and the space should be sufficient and spacious to meet the needs of hamsters. If you want to buy metal cages, remember that most metal cages are relatively small, that is to say, you can't put some hamster toys in them, so pay special attention to the space left for hamsters. For Syrian hamsters, it is best to choose a big mouse cage. Syrian hamsters especially like to climb up and down and dig holes. Obviously, if the cage is designed for hamsters, it is too small. For dwarf hamsters, it is best to choose a glass water tank, because most of them are metal cages designed by hamsters, with large wire spacing and no escape prevention device. (Never buy a cage with steel wire spacing exceeding 1cm! )。

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Syrian hamsters must be fed alone, because they will start to protect their "territory" when they are 5-8 weeks old, and they will fight with other hamsters, which often leads to death or at least one serious injury. Many dwarf hamsters can be kept together, but it should be noted that they occasionally "fight to the death". Hamsters can accept not to "play" with other hamsters and live in different places in cages. If you see two hamsters sleeping together, it is absolutely accidental. Don't mistake them for good friends.

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You need to prepare space in the cage to put water, food, toys and a fitness roller suitable for the hamster variety you bought. In the cage, you need to lay a cushion at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) high at the bottom. You can use CareFresh brand, CritterCare brand pet bedding, or you can use paper. Wood chips are not suitable for hamsters, because wood chips can lead to bad health of hamsters, and wood chips contain harmful oils.

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The rollers in cages are generally small, which is not good for hamsters' backs. Therefore, it is recommended to buy a roller. Dwarf hamsters need at least 20 cm, and Syrian hamsters need at least 28 cm.

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Make sure your cage is escape-proof! Hamsters are like little escape experts. You will be shocked when you see their intelligence escape! Make sure all the holes are sealed (even if they are at the top of the cage, they are very good at climbing up) and there are no parts that hamsters can loosen or move. If you buy a metal cage, make sure that the hamster is suitable, and don't let the hamster get stuck or escape easily.

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Make sure you provide enough toys for hamsters. For example, toilet paper tubes, empty boxes, Little Square, small tunnels, nest boxes, PVC tubes (PVC tubes), old slippers, hamster chewing toys, fitness balls, and small rollers will all have fun. Most hamster owners only know to give them a small roller and a small fitness ball to play with. In this way, hamsters will develop some bad habits, such as starting to pace in metal cages or gnawing wire (if kept in metal cages). Hamsters need toys more than rollers and balls! Make sure you have the toys mentioned above for your hamster. With enough toys, toys can be recycled to the stage, and toys that have been taken away for a while can be reintroduced into hamsters, which will always be full of fresh fun!