Trixie Large Wooden Digging Tower for Pet Hamster, 25 × 24 × 20 cm

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Hamsters are extremely short-sighted, so negotiating the world underground is no more challenging than it would be on the surface. Wild hamsters rely on their senses of smell, touch, and hearing. Burrowing in Pet Hamsters Assembly was easy. Holes were well aligned and properly drilled, though the screwdriver was a slightly different size then the screws. Otherwise tolerances and quality of construction was high. It would of been nice if the screws sat flush. The glue was of substandard quality. One of the tubes had become separated into a clear liquid and a hard white substance. Mixing inside of the tube was impossible. The second tube from the other box spurted and uneven application. Resorted to using my own wood glue to ensure a tight seal. I would not trust the enclosed glue and would use the included screws instead. When creating a digging box for your hamster, it is essential to prioritize safety. Remove any toxic plants or substances from the digging box to prevent accidental ingestion. Avoid materials with small particles that could be swallowed, leading to digestive issues. Regularly inspect the digging box for any signs of wear and tear, such as loose or broken elements, and immediately replace them to avoid any harm to your hamster. It is recommended to supervise your hamster while they are exploring the digging box to ensure their safety and prevent any accidents. Choosing an appropriate container is crucial to ensure your hamster’s comfort and safety while digging. Opt for a shallow plastic bin or a glass terrarium with low walls to prevent your hamster from escaping. Make sure the container is spacious enough for your hamster to move around comfortably. A minimum of 12 inches by 8 inches is recommended, but the larger, the better. Ensure that the container is escape-proof and free of any sharp edges or protruding objects that could harm your hamster.

Any sudden behavioral change is more concerning. While burrowing isn’t essential to survival in a captive hamster, the activity won’t cease without an explanation. Not Enough or The Wrong Substrate High sided baking trays can help contain the sand and stop it getting dispersed through the rest of the substrate. If that’s not practical then big dog bowls can work. A hamster’s environment in the wild is obviously very different from a domestic one, but this does not remove their innate instinct to burrow. Even though the hamsters in your home (hopefully) have no reason to fear predators, environmental conditions or food instability, a great number of domestic hamsters across all breeds engage in this behavior.Hamsters love to dig – it is an important behaviour for them and it is essential that their cage setup allows them plenty of digging opportunities. Ideally, they should be able to dig anywhere in their cage base, but if it isn’t possible to make that substrate deep enough, then they’ll also need a special digging area. Hamsters are delightful pets that bring joy and entertainment to our lives. As responsible pet owners, it is essential to provide them with an enriching environment that promotes their natural behaviors. One fantastic way to satisfy their innate instincts is by creating a hamster digging box. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the process of making a hamster digging box, ensuring your furry friend has a stimulating and fulfilling experience. From selecting the right materials to incorporating safe and exciting elements, we’ll cover everything you need to know to create an enticing digging box for your beloved hamster.

Hamsters, especially dwarf hamsters, can take advantage of and enjoy tunnel systems added to their enclosures. These are plastic tunnels, sold in pet stores and online, that come in a variety of colors and shapes. If you keep a litter box or sand bath in your hamster’s cage, you may also find them burrowing in there. While it’s no big deal for them to burrow in their sand bath, the litter box may pose a problem. It simply isn’t healthy for any hamster to be burrowing around in his or her waste. Burrowing is a Natural Instinct for Many Hamsters Monitor an older hamster’s body temperature, ensuring it remains warm enough to be comfortable. Do Hamsters Burrow When They Die? This is becoming a more popular substrate option, as it allows for a more naturalistic set-up. However, it is important to note that most coir (which is sold for gardening and reptile-keeping) is moist in the bag, which is detrimental to hamster health. Therefore, if using this, it is important to dry the material out properly before putting it in the cage.With buried tunnels and things, I like to do a bit of a mixture. Tunnels at diagonals can be good with sort of one end poking up and looking inviting. Weird-shaped boxes and bits of flat cardboard staggered into the substrate at intervals can be good too, like a sort of subterranean roof. The idea is to enrich your hamster’s senses by offering a variety of materials in which he can dig. It should be a shallow container that is separate from your hamster’s traditional bedding – either inside of the enclosure itself or outside of it and used for supervised play. Your best option is to search for an adequate enclosure online or, if you are crafty, to build one yourself. Having a large enough enclosure will allow you to ensure you have the ability to encourage two of your hamster’s natural behaviors: burrowing and climbing. Knowing this, you’re probably wondering how you, as a hamster owner, can help facilitate healthy and happy burrowing for your pet. You might not observe your hamster burrowing much, if at all, and wonder if it’s normal for them to be disinterested in this behavior. You may even wonder if they are burrowing too much, or for any unhealthy reasons. By reading on, you will have all of these questions and more answered. Hamsters of all breeds have been observed burrowing both in the wild and in domestic settings. Syrians, Dwarf hamsters and Chinese hamsters (the most popular/common pet breeds of the hamster) may exhibit varying levels of interest in burrowing. This can range from an aggressive, insistent interest to no interest at all. Whether your hamster is a burrower or not, you don’t need to worry. It’s not unhealthy for them if they do not burrow, nor is it unhealthy if they love to burrow a lot. How You Can Nurture Your Hamster’s Burrowing Behavior