{"id":185426,"date":"2022-07-18T11:09:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:09:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:25","slug":"do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/","title":{"rendered":"Do dwarf hamsters use tunnels?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/#Do_dwarf_hamsters_use_tunnels\" title=\"Do dwarf hamsters use tunnels?\">Do dwarf hamsters use tunnels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/#Are_tunnels_good_for_hamsters\" title=\"Are tunnels good for hamsters?\">Are tunnels good for hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/#Can_Dwarf_hamsters_go_through_tubes\" title=\"Can Dwarf hamsters go through tubes?\">Can Dwarf hamsters go through tubes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/#Why_is_my_hamster_nesting_in_his_tunnel\" title=\"Why is my hamster nesting in his tunnel?\">Why is my hamster nesting in his tunnel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/#Do_hamsters_make_tunnels\" title=\"Do hamsters make tunnels?\">Do hamsters make tunnels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/#What_do_dwarf_hamsters_like_in_their_cage\" title=\"What do dwarf hamsters like in their cage?\">What do dwarf hamsters like in their cage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/#Do_hamsters_actually_like_tubes\" title=\"Do hamsters actually like tubes?\">Do hamsters actually like tubes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dwarf-hamsters-use-tunnels\/#Can_Dwarf_hamsters_have_wire_cages\" title=\"Can Dwarf hamsters have wire cages?\">Can Dwarf hamsters have wire cages?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dwarf_hamsters_use_tunnels\"><\/span>Do dwarf hamsters use tunnels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, most hamsters do use tubes or tunnels. Some will use them more often, some will use them every now and then. But all hamsters are drawn to small, tight, hidden pockets of space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tunnels_good_for_hamsters\"><\/span>Are tunnels good for hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do hamsters love tunnels? In the wild, hamsters look just like appetizers to the many predators who would love to have them for dinner! To survive, smart and savvy wild hamsters have adapted to live under the ground. <b>Constructing and using elaborate systems of tunnels to store food, nest, rest and socialize<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Dwarf_hamsters_go_through_tubes\"><\/span>Can Dwarf hamsters go through tubes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid cages with vertical or steeply sloping tubes as, unlike Syrians, dwarf hamsters have furry feet and <b>cannot climb steep tubes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_hamster_nesting_in_his_tunnel\"><\/span>Why is my hamster nesting in his tunnel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Hiding Hamster He may go into the tube <b>whenever he feels threatened or so that he can sleep without being bothered. He may stay in the tubes because he shy or the environment outside his cage is noisy and frightening.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hamsters_make_tunnels\"><\/span>Do hamsters make tunnels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes! <\/b><b>Hamsters are natural-born burrows, they dig through substrate to make a network of intricate tunnels to dwell in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_dwarf_hamsters_like_in_their_cage\"><\/span>What do dwarf hamsters like in their cage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dwarf hamsters need a cage with plenty of space, <b>appropriate bedding and fun toys. They need feeding with complete hamster mix once a day, as well as fresh water daily. They need handling with care and cleaning out at least once a week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hamsters_actually_like_tubes\"><\/span>Do hamsters actually like tubes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So to sum up, <b>hamsters love tubes because they remind them of home, they feel safe, and they&#8217;re great storage areas for the food that has to come out of their cheeks at some point. Even though they like the feeling of being snug, you need to ensure the tubes are big enough for your specific animal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Dwarf_hamsters_have_wire_cages\"><\/span>Can Dwarf hamsters have wire cages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What&#8217;s The Best Dwarf Hamster Cage? <b>Wire-Top cages, glass aquariums and small animal habitats can all make perfect dwarf hamster homes. Just make sure you choose a cage that is escape-proof, has enough room for exercise and is able to house the number of dwarf hamsters you wish to case.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do dwarf hamsters use tunnels?Are tunnels good for hamsters?Can Dwarf hamsters go through tubes?Why is my hamster nesting in his tunnel?Do hamsters make tunnels?What do dwarf hamsters like in their cage?Do hamsters actually like tubes?Can Dwarf hamsters have wire cages? Do dwarf hamsters use tunnels? 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