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--- hamster_info [2024.12.28 17:23] – Steve Isenberg
+++ hamster_info [2025.01.04 17:58] (current) – [Additional Tips] Steve Isenberg
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 ===== Types of Hamsters and Their Suitability as Pets =====
-Hamsters come in several species, each with unique characteristics that affect their suitability as pets. Here’s an overview:
+Hamsters come in several species, each with unique characteristics that affect their suitability as pets. [[https://squeaksandnibbles.com/hamster-breeds/|breeds]]
+Here’s an overview:
 ==== 1. Syrian Hamsters ====
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   * Monitor your hamster’s behavior to ensure they enjoy and use the sand bath.
   * Some hamsters may eat small amounts of sand, which is usually harmless, but excessive ingestion could indicate a problem.
+===== Games You Can Play with Your Hamster =====
+==== 1. Hamster Maze ====
+  * **Setup**: Create a simple maze using cardboard or small boxes.
+  * **Objective**: Encourage your hamster to navigate the maze by placing treats or favorite foods at the end.
+==== 2. Treat Hunt ====
+  * **Setup**: Hide small treats around their play area or cage.
+  * **Objective**: Let your hamster use its sense of smell to find the hidden treats.
+==== 3. Hamster Ball Adventure ====
+  * **Setup**: Place your hamster in a safe, clear hamster ball.
+  * **Objective**: Let them explore a room while safely enclosed in the ball. Always supervise closely.
+==== 4. Obstacle Course ====
+  * **Setup**: Use items like toilet paper rolls, small ramps, and tunnels to create an obstacle course.
+  * **Objective**: Guide your hamster through the course using treats or gentle encouragement.
+==== 5. Climbing Challenges ====
+  * **Setup**: Add climbing toys, ladders, or platforms in their play area.
+  * **Objective**: Hamsters love to climb, so these setups can be both fun and good exercise.
+==== 6. Hamster Playground ====
+  * **Setup**: Use a variety of toys, tunnels, and wheels.
+  * **Objective**: Create a mini playground where your hamster can explore and play freely.
+==== 7. Paper Towel Roll Fun ====
+  * **Setup**: Place a few treats inside a paper towel roll and fold the ends.
+  * **Objective**: Let your hamster figure out how to get to the treats inside.
+==== 8. Sandbox Digging ====
+  * **Setup**: Provide a small, shallow container filled with hamster-safe sand.
+  * **Objective**: Hamsters enjoy digging, so this can be a fun and natural activity for them.
+==== 9. Interactive Playtime ====
+  * **Setup**: Use your hands or small toys to gently interact with your hamster.
+  * **Objective**: Encourage them to climb on you, explore, and interact with new objects.
+==== 10. Tunnel Exploration ====
+  * **Setup**: Create a network of tunnels using tubes or cardboard.
+  * **Objective**: Let your hamster explore and enjoy the tunnels.