Hamsters Toys

Buying toys for hamsters is an absolute necessity for anyone who wants to make sure their fluffy friends are happy and active in their "cribs." Hamsters naturally like to travel around their surroundings and find new and exciting things to do on a daily basis.

You should make sure that your hamster's cage setup is changed or reorganized every few days so that your pet doesn't become bored. The last thing you want is an overweight hamster and buying hamster toys can keep them energetic and fit.

So what are some of the options for hamster toys that you can purchase? The first thing that comes to mind is the mandatory running wheel. The running wheel is synonymous with hamsters and you will find your pocket pet spinning gleefully many hours of the day (actually night). Some hamsters have been known to go up to 8 miles on their wheels in a single day!

It is best to have a wheel for each animal in your cage so that everyone has his or her own space. Otherwise, you could have some aggression issues as hamsters sometimes fight over territory. Keep in mind that the dwarf hamster has smaller feet and can be injured in a running wheel that is made for larger species.

Other toys for hamsters that you can place in their cages are plastic balls and tubes that they love to run through and investigate. Plastic toys come in almost every color and shape you can imagine so it is easy to change the cage surroundings just by rotating a few every couple of days. Be careful with your plastic toys, as hamsters do love to chew.

Many people opt for chew toys made from friendlier materials so hamsters can chew to their content. Chew toys can be wooden playpens, tunnels, bridges, or they can come in funny shapes like hamburgers, guitars or cheese.

Some toys for playing outside of their cages include the hamster ball and track. Hamster balls are perfect for the pet that is constantly on the go. They are clear plastic balls with air holes so you can put your hamster inside for playtime. Then you put the ball on the floor where he can roll around the room. You definitely need to keep a close eye on him when he is in the hamster ball. Make sure stairs and exits are blocked off and there is a clear space for him to roll.

A hamster track can be used with the ball to keep your pet from going any place he shouldn't go. Just like a train track, you can have fun designing and laying out the path for your hamster to follow.

For even more cruising, consider the hamster toy car, which works much like the hamster ball but is designed with a car style around the "driver." Your hamster will love going on Sunday drives and you will enjoy watching all of the activity.

Even if you don't have a lot to spend on hamster toys, there are many you can make yourself. You can use paper towel and toilet paper rolls to make mazes and tunnels for your hamster to discover. Pieces of toilet paper are also fun for hamsters, as they like to rip it apart and make nests. Gather clean, unpainted pieces of wood to set up little ramps for your hamster to run up and down. Be creative and you will probably discover you have some toys for hamsters already in your house.