Is it bad to give hamsters......

Question

plain paper and toilet paper to chew on ?? Also what homemade toys do you make/ give your hamsters?

Answer 1

no, those are fine.

i use toilet paper tubes, they love to sleep in them  and chew on them.

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Answer 2

they don't freaking eat the paper...to the person that said that before...they chew it and store it and will use it as bedding, gah read a book.

no it's not bad just make sure there's no glue on it.  they love to play with those and if you leave some paper left on it, it's even better!

i've used soda can boxes (NOT CANS the boxes lol) for them to use as like caves..and crawl around in.  Anything cardboard is fair game really.

Answer 3

Well i would not give him/her toilet paper to chew on as when it gets wet it could be a choking hazard but i give mine a toilet paper ROLL!! and they like to chew on that and play inside it i also give mine some shredded normal paper to chew on as a big peice of paper can cause paper cuts in the mouth hands and body... hope that halps..

Answer 4

Well it is probaly not the best thing but i have a hamster and the pet store suggested giving the hamster the toilet papper roll so when your done with the toilet papper give the roll to your hamster

Answer 5

take the toilet paper roll and fold it at both ends with a treat in the center dried oatmeal, dried fruit, nuts unsalted of course etc...) you can always call a vet for free to ask what types of treats they can have. My rats eat parrot food mixed in with their food because of the peanuts unshelled. they will love you for it. It isn't good to give them paper to chew on because of certain chemicals scented etc...  

Answer 6

I wouldnt give them pieces of paper to eat, but you can give them empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls. They will crawl in them, sleep in em, and eventually chew em.

Answer 7

i gave my hamster a ping pong ball, but he wouldnt play with it

Answer 8

I've never used paper, but I have ripped up strips of toilet paper and paper towels for him to use in his bedding.  He doesn't chew on it, just stashes it in his pouches and brings it to his nest.  I've put some of the cardboard rolls from the end of the toilet paper rolls in for him.  He was never big on toys anyway lol.....

Answer 9

Try toilet paper ROLLS instead...they will go through them and stuff. Also, pieces of real wood are better for chewing, paper for making a nest. But ya, the toilet paper rolls make excellent toys :)