Is it good for a hamster to run all day ???

Question

i have a girl hamster she gave birth 3 weeks ago and now she was running all night non stop shes still running on the wheel is it good or bad .?

Answer 1

I would think it is a good sign - maybe trying to shift some pregnancy weight. lol. at least she is being active.

Answer 2

shes probably fine

Answer 3

It's pretty typical for a hamster to run nearly all night in a wheel. However, if she continues throughout the day without tending to the babies, I would say this could become a problem and you'd be best to take the wheel out after night hours.

The biggest reason I could see why a hamster would run constantly is sheer boredom or lack of space. Does she have a large enough cage to live in with plenty of stimulating toys and hideouts? If not, this could be the cause of her behavior.

Answer 4

Yes, this is good, lol. very normal. Small rodent such as rats, hamsters, and i think ferrets? they are all nocturnal and sleep druning the day and are very very active during the night :)

Answer 5

it doesnt really matter really shes just energetic or exited!!

Answer 6

My hamsters do the same i think it's because they sleep in the day and play at night. well mine do. They just have soooo much energy.

Hope this helps..

Answer 7

Actually Hamster are Nocturnal they sleep at day time and get very active in night time

Answer 8

it's good for the hamster or else the hamster will get fat and put on weight