Dwarf hamsters like all other creatures need to keep busy to prevent boredom. Most hamsters that are not given toys to play with often resort to biting themselves or attacking other hamsters to keep them busy. This article will elaborate on the best dwarf hamster toys you can get to keep your pet hamster happy.
Pet stores are filled with dwarf hamster toys. There are many types of fun and safe toys available for dwarf hamsters such as tunnels, tubes, rattle toys, exercise balls, hide outs and edible toys. Most hamsters love tunnel and tube toys since these toys allow them to exercise. While selecting tunnel and tube toys you should make sure that the tunnel is not very small nor is it too big. The tunnel or tube toy should be slightly bigger than the size of your dwarf hamster so that he can slide inside and move about.
Rattle toys like rattle balls peak the interests of even the laziest hamsters. These toys make sounds when they are moved and most hamsters love pushing these rattling balls around. Foraging toys make excellent toys for inquisitive dwarf hamsters since these toys allow hamsters to search for food. Foraging toys allow your pet hamster to use his natural inquisitiveness to solve puzzles so that he can get treats or toys. Edible toys like pieces of flavored wood can be eaten by your dwarf hamster. While selecting edible toys you should make sure that the toy is safe for your pet.
Exercising balls are considered a must for hamsters of all sizes. Exercise balls allow hamsters to stretch their legs and expend their extra energy when they are in cages. While selecting a good exercise ball for your pet hamster you should make sure that you select an exercise ball that is large enough for your dwarf hamster. You should preferably buy an exercise ball made of acrylic or plastic and not metal bars since metal bars can badly hurt your hamster’s delicate feet.
Hide outs are considered as necessities in cages that have more than 1 hamster. These toys allow the weaker hamsters to hide from the bullies and they also allow the shy hamsters some private time when they do not want to interact with other hamsters. Hammock beds and other hamster beds are not a necessity but they help dwarf hamsters sleep well.
Homemade dwarf hamster toys can be made using materials bought from online pet stores or from craft stores. While making homemade hamster toys you should be aware that certain items are toxic for hamsters so you should first research about safe material you can use to make these toys. As a general rule you should not use small beads, glue, artificially colored leather and rope. You can use medium pieces of acrylic, naturally colored leather, naturally colored rope and other non toxic materials. Sometimes it is best to make dwarf hamster toys, it is more affordable and most importantly you know exactly what type of materials the toys are made from.
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