My hamsters water bottle isn't working right.?

Question

my hamsters water thing keeps drying up, and my poor hamster is working furiously to try to get water off it. help!

Answer 1

this happened to my new rat.  the water thing came with the cage, and i filled it with tap water. but the pets can smell if the water is good or not, and he wouldn't drink it, so don't give him\her tap water. when i gave my rat good water, he went at it furiously, as you say your hamster does.  i took it out after a little bit, because he was acting as if he wasn't getting any.  i felt it ant the metal ball was dry. i ran my finger along it, rolling it, but it didn't help. i later found out this happens a lot with new bottles, and you have to wait for it to work better. in the meantime, though, loosen the cap a little. the water comes better, and if that still won't work, put a small water bowl in therem until it does. besides drinking, he can also bath in it a little, but if he does et too wet, dry him off and keep him warm to prevent him from getting sick from cold.

Answer 2

try cleaning the little metal part where the water comes out. or just clean the whole thing with vinegar.

Answer 3

maybe buy a new one