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Hamsters usually live alone and need a roomy cage, deep bedding for burrowing, places to hide and a big enough wheel. Let them sleep during the day, avoid fluffy nesting material, and clean a little at a time so familiar smells stay. Supervise young children when they handle them.

The cage

• Large cage with room for deep bedding
• Choose a quiet spot for the cage

Inside the cage

• Deep paper-based bedding
• Large solid exercise wheel
• Enclosed sleeping house
• Chew toys
• Sand bath
• Safe nesting material
• Tunnels and extra hiding places

Food

• Hamster food mix
• Water bottle
• Food bowl
• Safe fresh vegetables

Health

• Find a vet who sees hamsters

Settling in

• Set up the cage before bringing them home
• Arrange safe transport home
• Plan regular spot cleaning
• Find a safe way to move them while cleaning

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