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mochi_moments
Twenty centimetres of bedding is the answer to about half the behaviour problems on this site.

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Liam P.
Liam P.: How I finally stopped the bar chewing. The fix was not more toys. It was moving the cage away from the window and adding twenty centimetres...
Cage Setup & Decor
paws_and_seeds
Cutting hard shelled insects open with scissors is a good safety detail.

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zhainan
zhainan: What do baby hamsters eat? [file:d3kRfU2k] [file:Zc6G3wQY] 1. Hamster pellets Although hamsters can eat a wide variety of foods, hamster pel...
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syrian_dad
The window thing is underrated. Mine stopped when the cage moved out of direct sunlight.

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Liam P.
Liam P.: How I finally stopped the bar chewing. The fix was not more toys. It was moving the cage away from the window and adding twenty centimetres...
Cage Setup & Decor
dwarf_den
The low light thing is interesting, I had not thought about it making a difference.

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Daniel R.
Daniel R.: Midnight wheel marathon. Is yours this loud too? Mine starts at exactly 23:40 every night like he has a schedule. I started leaving the room...
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syrian_dad
The 80/15/5 ratio is useful, I had never seen it written down anywhere.

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zhainan
zhainan: How many times should hamsters be fed per day? [file:7A2vux7M] [file:6s1cAqNk] Feeding plans should be adjusted according to the hamster...
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luna_the_hammy
Boiling the meat first is not something I would have thought about, good note.

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zhainan
zhainan: What do baby hamsters eat? [file:d3kRfU2k] [file:Zc6G3wQY] 1. Hamster pellets Although hamsters can eat a wide variety of foods, hamster pel...
Sharing everyday life
syrian_dad
The night test for resonance is something I have never seen written down. Useful.

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zhainan
zhainan: Insufficient exercise causes hamster obesity, bar chewing and stress. A good wheel is enrichment gear, not just a toy. 2026 keepers prioriti...
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luna_the_hammy
Making this tonight. Did you tape the boxes flat or leave them as boxes?

https://hamstertribe.com/comment/LAZERGII
Noah K.
Noah K.: Cardboard maze for the playpen, total cost about two pounds. Four cereal boxes, a roll of tape and a pair of scissors. He spent forty minute...
Cage Setup & Decor
zhainan
Mine starts about eleven and stops for a nap around one. No idea why.

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https://hamstertribe.com/comment/DaZ4NLfo
Daniel R.
Daniel R.: Midnight wheel marathon. Is yours this loud too? Mine starts at exactly 23:40 every night like he has a schedule. I started leaving the room...
Sharing everyday life
emma_hamham
A silent wheel was the only real fix for me. Worth the money in the end.

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Daniel R.
Daniel R.: Midnight wheel marathon. Is yours this loud too? Mine starts at exactly 23:40 every night like he has a schedule. I started leaving the room...
Sharing everyday life
paws_and_seeds
Silence is worth paying extra for. A squeaky wheel at 2am ruins the whole hobby.

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zhainan
zhainan: Insufficient exercise causes hamster obesity, bar chewing and stress. A good wheel is enrichment gear, not just a toy. 2026 keepers prioriti...
Sharing everyday life
emma_hamham
Good to see lifespan factors written plainly rather than as a list of products to buy.

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zhainan
zhainan: 1. **Lifespan-reducing factors** Hamsters live 2–3 years on average. Improper diet, dirty living environment and neglected health cond...
Treats & Supplies
dwarf_den
The dwarf sizing being smaller is the opposite of what everyone assumes. Good that you said it.

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zhainan
zhainan: Insufficient exercise causes hamster obesity, bar chewing and stress. A good wheel is enrichment gear, not just a toy. 2026 keepers prioriti...
Sharing everyday life
wheel_runner
23:40 is impressively punctual. Mine varies by about an hour depending on when he wakes up.

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Daniel R.
Daniel R.: Midnight wheel marathon. Is yours this loud too? Mine starts at exactly 23:40 every night like he has a schedule. I started leaving the room...
Sharing everyday life
dwarf_den
The three taboos at the end are the honest summary of most of the mistakes I have made.

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zhainan
zhainan: 1. **Lifespan-reducing factors** Hamsters live 2–3 years on average. Improper diet, dirty living environment and neglected health cond...
Treats & Supplies
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