Hamster Bins 101: Part Two

The 2nd part of my series on hamster bin making ...

Basic Construction Stuff

* To lid or not to lid
* Adding water bottles
* Adding tunnels / accessories
* Connecting bins together

FAQ:

-- There are currently 3 parts to this series. Please see the other parts, to get all the info.

-- Any kind of hamster can live in a bin.

-- I use Ferplast brand tunnels, which are manufactured in Italy, & sold in continental Europe. I buy them online, at a French website: http://www.wanimo.com

-- Bins do not need massive amounts of tunnels to be useful. If you don't want to invest in lots of tunnels, simply use 1 or 2 straight tunnels to connect 2 or more bins together.

-- Bins need LOTS OF VENHILATION. Watch "Part 3" of this series to see how I made the airholes in my bins.

-- If you hamster is sick or has died mysteriously, contact a veteranarian. Just because they are small, doesn't mean they aren't worthy of medical treatment, the same as you would get for a dog or a cat, or yourself.


-- I have 3 dwarf hamsters, and they are separated from each other. Selene is a female Siberian (Winter-White), Bianca is a female Husky (White-Face) Roborovski, and Kira is a male Husky (White-Face) Roborovski.

-- Bianca and Kira are brother and sister. They were adopted from a petstore.

-- Selene was adopted from a local woman, who had a surprise litter of babies. She put an ad online.

-- Male & Female hamsters should be kept apart: ALWAYS!

-- Syrian hamsters should NEVER be kept in pairs. They are naturally solitary.

-- Dwarf hamsters can live in small groups, as long as there is LOTS of space, and a wheel for each. If you have a pair or group, supply more than one water bottle & food dish. They are highly territorial, & 1 can become an alpha-bully, keeping the others from the food & water.

-- If you ever see fighting, blood, or injuries, separate them RIGHT AWAY, and keep them apart.


-- If you have any other questions, or would like to join a hamster enthusiast group, please check out http://www.hamsterific.com There is an awesome forum over there, and oodles of information. It's free, and open to peolpe of all ages, in all countries.

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