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10 Fun Things to Do with Your Hamster

May 20, 2014 By Sarah Yee 23 Comments

fun things to do with your hamster

There are lots of fun things that you can do with your hamster. Here are a few ideas that will be fun for you and your furry little friend!

  1. Use your body!
    Let your buddy crawl on you, and it will let him get to know you better by allowing him to feel and smell you. Hamsters can recognize your voice and scent, so this will be a great bonding experience

    hamster on hand

    Hold your pet or let him crawl on you; Photo Credit: Piulet

  2. Make toys for your hamster
    There are lots of DIY hamster stuff that you can create and watch your hamster play with. You can easily make something for your little buddy by reusing old cardboard and paper tubes or if you’re up to it, try making a platform for your pet

    diy-hamster-platform-final

    A platform for your little friend; DIY instructions here

  3. Build a hamster fort with Puzzle Playground pieces
    These are plastic pieces that can be combined to create different designs — kind of like Lego but made specially for small pets. You can get the Puzzle Playground here

    Photo credit: Hamster Talk

    A Puzzle Playground creation; Photo credit: Hamster Talk

  4. Make homemade hamster treats
    Combine a few hamster-safe human food in this list and come up with your own recipe for a homemade hamster treat. Your hamster will no doubt have a great time gobbling it up. You can also find lots of pre-made recipes in the book, “Happy Hamster”
  5. Put the hamster in a hamster ball, and watch him run around like crazy
    Make sure he is in a safe area to roam around freely and don’t put him in the ball for more than 10 to 15 minutes at a time to prevent tiring out your pet

    Photo Credit: striatic

    Put your hamster in a ball; Photo Credit: striatic

  6. Take your hamster outside and let him run around in the grass
    You’ll need a play pen or a fence to prevent your hamster from escaping. Keep a close eye on him (even with the fence) to make sure he is safe and sound. Alternatively, bring the hamster ball outside!

    Photo Credit: Eljay

    Take your pet outdoors; Photo Credit: Eljay

  7. Set up an obstacle course!
    Use toilet paper rolls, Legos, or anything you want. This is the time to let your creativity shine to make a fun maze for your hamster. Put a small treat at the finish line, and your buddy will love you for it

    lego hamster maze

    Hamster in a Lego maze; Photo credit: Keitha’s Chaos

  8. Have a photoshoot
    Put your hamster in a small toy car or train. Put a few seeds in it so he can enjoy the ride while having a snack, then shoot away. You can set up all sorts of props besides cars and trains too. Even an eggshell could work:

    Photo Credit: >Timo

    Hamster in an eggshell; Photo Credit: >Timo<

  9. Dress up your hamster…with cardboard!
    Cardboard is really useful isn’t it? You can even do this:

    Is it a mermaid? Photo credit: Myths & Fabrications

    Is it a mermaid? Photo credit: Myths & Fabrications

  10. Teach your hamster a trick
    Hamsters are smart creatures and can learn many cool tricks. Make sure to have treats to reward him, which will make him more willing to listen to you. When he knows a few different tricks, put on a show for your friends.

    Train your hamster to do stuff

    Train your hamster to climb a spiral ladder

What’s your favorite thing to do with your hamster?

Got ideas for other fun things to to with your hamster? Share them with everyone in the comments section below 🙂

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