10/05/2025
Let's talk hamsters❤️
This post may seem harsh, but with recent intakes we're feeling very downhearted to see that hamsters are still not receiving the absolute basics they need and deserve.
Hamsters need a minimum of 100x50x50cm cages as per Blue Cross guidelines - All reputable hamster rescues will require this for the welfare of the hamster. Extra layers of a cage unfortunately doesn't make up for cage space as they need length rather than height.
They need a good diet, a high quality hamster food, they're omnivorous so eat both plant and animal based foods. More information can be found on the blue cross, I will add the link at the end.
They need dust extracted bedding to help protect their tiny respiratory systems - A speck of dust is much bigger to them than it is to us!
Different species of hamsters need different sized wheels to avoid spinal pain.
They need enrichment, time, love and for many rescue hamsters, patience.
And finally, ALL hamster species are solitary. They shouldn't cohabit at all. They may seem fine for a short while but fights are inevitable and injuries are highly likely. Not to mention that it is very stressful for the hamsters themselves to cohabit. Hamsters are easily missexed as babies too, and can end up with pregnancies. Guess what we're dealing with currently from a recent rescue🙃
Please remember, hamsters are living beings just like us. If we agree to take them on we should be there advocate and provide the absolute best for them because they can't do it themselves.
Thank you again for your support, we wouldn't have been able to do this recent rescue without you all.
I added a second photo as I think it speaks for itself :( ❤️
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/hamster/hamster-care
