Most hamsters have a tendency to chew on their cage/cage accessories especially if they are not provided with other options such as a chewing toy. Examples of chewing toys include toilet roll, cardboard boxes, apple sticks etc. These interactive items are easily available at low cost and will allow a hamster to satisfy its chewing and burrowing instincts.
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| Chewing Toys for Hamsters |
One toy which you can DIY from readily available materials at no cost is the "Food Tube". This toy can be created fuss-free within 5 mins. Your hamster will have hours of fun foraging and chewing away in search of food or treats.
The "Food Tube"
Step 1: Use the scissors to create slots in the shape of 'X' spaced along the length of the toilet roll.
Step 2: Push food or treats into these slots.
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| Hamster Toy - Food Tube |
Another hamster toy to consider is the hamster wheel which is considered a vital part of the hamster cage. It allows a hamster to exercise at all hours within the compounds of the cage.
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| Hamster Wheel |
Other types of hamster toys include the exercise ball which allows the hamster to enjoy its daily exercise while it spins around the house. Please ensure that the exercise ball is placed within safe perimeters within the house (no uneven surfaces, etc. Please also ensure that the hamster stay in the hamster ball for not more than 30 minutes as there is no food and water source in the ball.
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| Hamster Exercise Ball & Hamster Cruiser |
There are many other different types of hamster toys available in the market such as the Puzzle Playground below (you will have fun assembling the pieces too). You can also release your creativity juices and create your own hamster toys!
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| Hamster Puzzle Playground |
