What are some things i should no about hamsters

Always handle him when you are sitting down so that if he tries to jump he will not fall too far and hurt himself. Have him facing you and scoop him up using both hands. Let him walk from one hand to the other and, should he try to jump never squeeze him tightly.

Hamsters wash and groom themselves regularly and, in doing so, keep themselves very clean and presentable. The longer-haired varieties can be brushed with an old soft toothbrush to remove shavings.

If you decide to let your hamster run about loose, you must always watch what he is doing as he can cause a lot of damage by chewing electric cables and furniture. Before letting him out, please make sure other pets, which could hurt him or frighten him, are locked out of the room. Always remember, hamsters are good at escaping and disappearing! So again make sure you watch him carefully when he is out and about!

It is not advisable to let your hamster loose outside as he could easily be hurt by other animals or birds or eat unsuitable plants which could harm him.

Hamster talk

Teeth Chattering This means your hamster is annoyed and he should be left alone as handling him could result in you getting bitten.

Standing and staring If he stands on his hind legs and stares, something has caught his attention and he is listening keenly. Hamsters' hearing is excellent and they can hear sounds that we humans cannot.

Gnawing Hamsters' teeth grow continuously so they must gnaw on apple wood, hard biscuits or the bars of the cage to stop them from overgrowing.