Hypnotic Hamster

This hamster seems to like to sleep a lot as this hypnotic music almost put me to sleep too, but it was quite cute.

I tried to get Crunch to do that but after a few seconds of rubbing his tummy he has had enough and wants to keep running around.

Hamster Escape

This little hamster finds a way to get out of his cage. He preforms some amazing acts that shows how he is able to do this even though the downward drop is quite far.

Crunch the hamster also does this kind of thing so it isn't very uncommon for a hamster to do this.

Hamster Chess

This hamster looks like Crunch the Cute Hamster this is why I put this post on here. Its also really cute to see this hamster likes to run across the chess board and grab pieces. Makes you wonder if your ever going to get those pieces back. Especially since finding some hamsters after they get out for the night is quite difficult.

Falling Over Hamsters

The hamster is doing back flips kind of... He really is just falling over like he has not balance. How does this Video put it... Drunk Hamsters.

I don't know if I would purchase a hamster this wild because I wouldn't be able to actually play with him. Then when he gets out of the cage he would never come back or you could never catch him again.

Funny Feet Hamster

This little Guy gets his first taste of broccoli and it causes his feet to go wild. Such a cute little thing fits right in the palm of the hand.

Cute Hamster does Funny Flip

At first I thought that this video has had a speed increase, then the hamster starts flipping on the wheel... There goes that thought.

Just Funny and Cute that little hamster.

Cute Hamster Named Crunch

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We named this hamster crunch because when he was a little younger he would bite your fingers mistakenly for food. As he got a little older he has pretty much grown out of it but will still nibble on your fingers if you startle him the wrong way when he doesn't want the attention.

This video shows how hamsters love the sand, as the article below will give you more information about their natural habitat. Hamsters generally are desert animals have a natural attraction to the sand.

Hamsters are fun to watch and play with. Because hamsters like to explore and chew on everything in site below is some related information about hamsters that you should know before you think about bringing one home.

--Some Related Information about Hamsters courtesty of Suite101.com--

Habits

Hamsters, in their wild habitat, live underground and come out at night to search for food. In your house, you should keep them in a room that doesn't have a lot of sunlight and away from a lot of noise of other animals or family members. Hamsters sleep a lot during the day so it is best to let them sleep and save your play time and feeding time until the later afternoon or the evening.

Hamsters like to burrow and hide. That is why you need to buy material to put on the bottom of their cages and give them a little house or box to hide in. They also like to crawl through tubes and hide in them. You can buy hamster houses or other accessories at the pet store.

In the wild, hamsters move great distances looking for food. They are used to a having a lot of exercise. That is why they will need a wheel or some type of exercise equipment. They also like to chew or gnaw on things so they will need special chewing toys and food they can gnaw on. These toys also help keep their toenails trimmed.

You don't have to worry about bathing a hamster. They keep themselves well groomed. If there is a smell from the hamster cage, it means that the bedding needs to be changed or they have fresh food that has gone rotten.

Hamsters are always active and burn off a lot of energy. They need to have water and food in their cage at all times.

Cages

The cage should be large enough so your hamster can run around and not bump into all the toys. The experts say there should be at least 2 feet of space in the cage for running. The bigger the cage, the better for your hamster!

Some people use a glass or plastic aquarium. They are good for keeping the bedding inside but they are harder to clean. You must have a plastic top with small holes in it in order to let the hamster breathe and to keep it from escaping. There are special lids you can buy at the pet store that have clips for the water bottle and wheel. If the plastic lid does not have clips, you can buy a freestanding wheel and water bottle. Do not use a metal screen because the hamsters can chew through them.

There are tube cages that are a group of plastic boxes joined together with tubes. You have to be careful with these cages. Some of them have small tubes and your hamster may grow too big and get stuck in one. The experts say that you shouldn't buy ones where the plastic boxes are in the shape of a big ball. Hamsters need to have corners (like a box shape) so they can find their way around their home. The tubing is hard to clean but the hamsters like exploring.

Hamster Houses are nicely decorated according to themes, like outer space or the ocean. They are very large and the hamsters have fun exploring around. These cages are very expensive and hard to clean. Kids love them because it is fun to watch the hamsters play in all the different areas.

You can buy wire cages at the pet store and this is most likely your best idea. They are designed for the hamster toys because you can clip things to the rungs on the cage. These cages have good ventilation so your hamster will get plenty of fresh air. These cages are also easier to clean because the trays at the bottom can be removed.

The bottom of the cage must be lined with bedding. The best bedding material is wood shavings. Sawdust is too fine and can irritate the hamster's eyes. Do not use cedar wood shavings because the odor can hurt a hamster. Corncob bedding can get too wet and then get moldy. You can also shred paper towels and use for bedding. The best idea is to buy shavings from a pet store.

Food

Hamsters should always have food and water in their cage. They eat and drink constantly, though they take little nibbles at a time. Their water should be put in a water bottle specially made for hamsters because it has a sipping tube, like a straw. Their food dishes should be heavy so they don't tip over into the bedding. Do not use plastic dishes for food because the hamster can chew them. The best food dish is made out of ceramic.

To be sure your hamster is getting a good diet, buy hamster food at the pet store. The food has been made with a mixture of all the proper food a hamster needs. You can also feed them snacks of sliced apple, lettuce or carrots.

Now you know what you will need if you buy a hamster. If you are going to the store to buy a hamster, make sure you have the cage set up, an exercise wheel and the food ready. When you first get your hamster home from the store, it will be frightened. Do not play with it for at least 2 days. Let your hamster get used to a new home first.

Hamsters are good pets because they don't take up a lot of room in your house. They are clean and easy to keep, as long as you give them plenty of food and water. Of course, you have to clean out the cage often. If you are allowed to buy a hamster, you have to make sure you take care of it. Your Mom or Dad can show you what to do.

Author

Maureen lives in Coquitlam which is a suburb of Vancouver BC Canada with her three boys. In addition to the "humans" in the household, there is a menagerie of 4 cats.

Maureen's interests are animals and computers (more like an obsession). She enjoys online publishing, and running around taking pictures with her digital camera.

Maureen may be contacted by email at mfleury@shaw.ca.