Wondering whether hamsters are nocturnal? If you’ve ever owned a hamster then you will know that they certainly aren’t the liveliest creatures during the day! And if you’re new to these little bundles of fur, then we’re here to tell you that they don’t make the best daytime playmates. But are hamsters nocturnal? Not exactly…
Is a hamster a rodent?
A lot of hamster owners wonder whether their pets are rodents. They often ask the question “is a hamster a rodent?” with some nervousness… Probably because “rodents” don’t exactly have the best reputation! The most well-known types of rodents are mice and rats, which – although kept as pets by lots of people! – are often thought […]
Where do hamsters come from?
If someone asks you, “Where do hamsters some from?” you might be tempted to answer, “The pet shop”! However, there’s a lot more to hamsters than a local store… Hamsters come from Syria. Over the years, wild hamsters from Syria – known as Golden Hamsters – have been captured and domesticated to become the pets we know today. […]
Are there wild hamsters?
When you look at your hamster scooting around in its ball, it may be hard to imagine that it could ever be related to a wild animal. The truth is that hamsters originated in the wild, long before they were domesticated and became the fun little balls of fur we know and love today. There […]
What is the hamster gestation period?
If you want to breed your hamsters – or if you think your female hamster may get pregnant unexpectedly – then you’ll want to know how long you can expect to wait before you have lots of baby hamsters on your hands! One thing it’s important for us to point out is that the hamster gestation period (the time […]
Hamster sleep: All you need to know about hamster sleep
One thing that you will get to know as a hamster owner is that you may not see a lot of your pet during daylight hours. You’ll often see your hamster sleep during the day! (Related article: Are hamsters nocturnal?) This doesn’t mean that hamsters are never awake during the day, but it does mean […]
Why do hamsters fight each other?
It can be distressing to see your pet hamsters fight, so it’s important to look at how you can stop it from happening, and what you need to do if you see that fights are taking place. If you are a hamster owner, or you are thinking of getting hamsters as pets, you need to be […]
