Care & Setup
DIY hamster toys you can make safely at home
Some of the best DIY hamster toys are made from things you already have: toilet paper rolls, plain cardboard boxes,…
Mayla L.
Mayla L. focuses on hamster habitats, enrichment, DIY ideas, and the gear that goes into a better enclosure. Her articles look at what actually makes a setup useful for a hamster, whether that means measuring a bin cage properly, choosing bedding, or turning simple household materials into worthwhile enrichment.
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Care & Setup
How to make a DIY hamster bin cage safely
A large plastic storage bin can make a practical, budget-friendly hamster enclosure, but the number of liters or quarts on…
Care & Setup
Hamster cage setup mistakes: what to fix first
If your hamster setup has several problems, fix the enclosure size, bedding depth, and wheel first. Those three affect how…
Diet & Food
Can hamsters eat dates? Why they’re better skipped
Dates are not a food I would intentionally give to a hamster. They are not known to be acutely toxic…
Diet & Food
Can hamsters eat fennel? Which parts are okay
Hamsters can have a small amount of fresh fennel leaves or fronds. Fennel leaves are specifically included among fresh vegetables…
Diet & Food
Can hamsters eat dill? Fresh, dried and seeds explained
Yes, hamsters can eat a small amount of plain dill. Woodgreen Pets Charity specifically includes dill among herbs that can…