How much does a whole hamster setup cost?

How much does a whole hamster setup cost?

Expect to pay around $150-$250 for setup costs (cage etc.) and then an average of $600 a year or $50 a month (including veterinary care costs). We know you need more information to decide whether you can afford to have a hamster as a pet.

What do you need for a new hamster?

From hamster cages and food to bedding and chew toys, it’s important to make sure you’re well prepared for your new hamster. We’ve created a checklist that includes all the hamster supplies you need for your new pet, including both essential and non-essential items. Here is our list of hamster supplies to purchase before bringing your new pet home.

What kind of toys should I buy for my hamster?

So try out lots of different toys, hammocks, dig boxes, climbing frames, tunnels, see saws, wicker toys, etc A good idea is to buy enough toys to fill the cage and keep some in a toy box, that way every few weeks you can swap the toys over and give your hamster something new to play with! 6. Travel Cage (Traveller)

What kind of material does a hamster use?

Hamster bedding is the nesting material used by your hamster to create a comfortable place to sleep. Bedding is usually a softer material than substrate and will be kept in the hamster home/hide within your cage. There is a huge range of different substrate and bedding materials out there.

What kind of Cage do you need for a hamster?

This Ferplast hamster home is a great all-rounder and should be a perfect solution for the majority of hamster owners. The main benefit of this cage is its bottom section which promotes natural behaviours in your pet, allowing them to burrow and bury their favourite foods! Read our full guide on hamster cages here.

So try out lots of different toys, hammocks, dig boxes, climbing frames, tunnels, see saws, wicker toys, etc A good idea is to buy enough toys to fill the cage and keep some in a toy box, that way every few weeks you can swap the toys over and give your hamster something new to play with! 6. Travel Cage (Traveller)

The supplies hamsters you need include a chew-proof and adequately sized cage, a water bottle and bowls for feeding and drinking, a wheel for exercise and at least one hideout for a feeling of safety. They also need lots of bedding for the bottom of the cage, healthy hamster food, and a daily supply of fresh veggies and fruit.

Chewy carries the best hamster supplies for setting up your hamster habitat, plus a great selection of the hamster products you’ll need on an ongoing basis. Start by choosing a roomy habitat for your hamster, preferably a chew-proof cage with a solid floor and good ventilation.

Can you take a hamster home in a cardboard box?

Most rescues or pet shops will provide you will a cardboard box to take your pet home in but this is not the safest way to bring them home as most will chew their way out! Buy a good quality traveller – it can either be one made for rodents, a fish traveller, small hamster cage or a bin-traveller (similar to a bin cage but smaller) .