New dwarf hamsters!!

Question

I just got 2 dwarf hamsters and they are just adorable <3, I'm still thinking about names, but I did get argente hamsters (I think... they have ruby red eyes, a creamy color on their back and a white belly) They have already eaten, made a nest, and exercised on their wheel ... Their water bottle drips though so I'm getting them a new one. Also, is it normal for them to dig so much? I use carefresh bedding and toilet paper strips for nesting material. Whenever they walk anywhere, they dig their way there, they try to get under everything... will this stop after a while or will they keep doing this?

Answer 1

They will always do this. It is totally normal, dont worry. Think about it, do you feel safer under the covers at night when you have a nightmare?!?!

Answer 2

Hamsters are ground animals and burrow in the wild. This is totally normal. They also like to store their food, so they may be looking for a suitable place to keep it.

Just a few tips to get you through the next week-

-Don&#039;t overhandle them in the beginning, instead let them get used to their new surroundings and your voice.

-Clean the cage once a week, but when you do so, don&#039;t remove all of the bedding and stored food.

-You may find they urinate in one area of the cage. Sometimes it&#039;s wise to clean this out daily. You can even get litter trays and potty train them!

Enjoy your new pets...

Answer 3

Sure it&#039;s normal. I got one too and she does it all the time. It&#039;s their nature.

Answer 4

It&#039;s perfectly normal; hamsters love burrowing.  

Answer 5

Its perfectly normal for them to dig a lot good luck