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What is enrichment? A friendly introduction
Enrichment simply means giving your hamster interesting things to do, so their day is more than eating and sleeping.
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Enrichment lets your hamster use natural instincts: foraging, digging, running, hiding and gnawing.
Easy first steps
- Scatter part of the food so they can search for it
- Offer tunnels, cardboard tubes or a safe hideout
- Add safe wood chews (apple, willow or aspen are commonly used) and a sand bath
- Rearrange things occasionally so the home feels fresh
You don't need to buy a lot. Small, simple changes can make a big difference.
General information only. This is not veterinary advice. If you're worried about your hamster's health, please contact an exotic-pet veterinarian.
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