How to Take Care of a Hamster.
🐹 How to Take Care of a Hamster – Complete Beginner Guide (MN Farms)
Hamsters are one of the most adorable and low-maintenance pets, making them perfect for beginners, kids, and families. But even though they are small, they need proper care, attention, and a comfortable environment to stay healthy and happy.
If you’re planning to bring home a hamster, this easy and complete care guide from MN Farms, Metpally (Telangana) will help you understand everything you need to know.
🏡 1. Choose the Right Cage
A hamster’s home plays a major role in its health.
✔ Ideal Cage Features
- Minimum size: 24 x 12 inches
- Good ventilation
- Solid floor (avoid wire flooring)
- Escape-proof door
- Easy to clean
✔ Bedding
Use safe bedding materials like:
- Paper bedding
- Corn cob bedding
- Aspen wood shavings
Avoid harmful pine or cedar wood.
🍽️ 2. Provide a Balanced Diet
A healthy diet = a healthy, active hamster.
✔ What to Feed:
- High-quality hamster pellets
- Seeds & grains
- Fresh vegetables (carrot, broccoli, cucumber)
- Occasional fruits (apple, banana)
- Protein treats (boiled egg, mealworms)
✔ Avoid These Foods:
- Onions
- Chocolate
- Spicy or sugary foods
- Citrus fruits
🚰 3. Give Fresh Water Daily
Provide clean, fresh water in a water bottle with a sipper nozzle.
Change the water daily and clean the bottle weekly to prevent bacterial buildup.
🧼 4. Keep the Cage Clean
Hamsters are tidy animals, but their cage must be cleaned regularly.
✔ Cleaning Routine
- Remove waste daily
- Change bedding weekly
- Clean accessories (wheel, tunnels, bowl)
- Wash the cage with mild pet-safe soap
A clean cage prevents smells and keeps your pet healthy.
🎠 5. Provide Toys & Exercise
Hamsters love to play and explore.
✔ Must-Have Accessories
- Running wheel
- Chew toys
- Hideouts
- Tunnels & tubes
- Climbing toys
Exercise keeps them active and prevents boredom.
👐 6. Handle Your Hamster Gently
Hamsters are delicate, so gentle handling is important.
✔ Tips for Bonding
- Let your hamster settle for 2–3 days after bringing it home
- Offer treats from your hand
- Avoid sudden movements
- Hold them calmly and close to the floor
With patience, they become friendly and easy to handle.
🌡️ 7. Provide the Right Environment
Hamsters are sensitive to temperature and noise.
✔ Ideal Conditions
- Temperature: 20°C – 24°C
- Quiet surroundings
- Keep the cage away from sunlight and AC
- Avoid loud noises
This helps reduce stress and keeps them comfortable.
❤️ 8. Watch for Health Signs
Healthy hamsters are active, playful, and eat regularly.
✔ Warning Signs
If you notice any of these, visit a vet immediately:
- Hair loss
- Red eyes
- Loss of appetite
- Wet tail
- Lethargy
🐹 Hamster Care Made Easy at MN Farms
At MN Farms, Metpally (Telangana), we provide:
✔ Beginner-friendly hamster breeds
✔ Healthy & active pets
✔ Hamster cages, toys & accessories
✔ Expert care guidance
✔ Affordable pricing
Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or buying for your kids, we help you choose the best and easiest hamster to care for.
📞 Contact MN Farms
Looking to buy a healthy hamster or get care advice?
Contact MN Farms today for availability and pricing!
