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Hamsters generally enjoy the company of other hamsters, and they also love to play. Hamsters are naturally curious creatures and thrive on new stimuli, so providing your pet with plenty of toys in his or her cage is essential.
One type of toy that many hamster owners swear by is one that can be filled with food (this can include dry cat food). Putting a small handful of these items inside the toy then rolling it up immediately captures a hamster’s interest. Hamsters generally love to play with this food-filled ball as they try to get the food out.
Another type of toy that can be made from a plastic bottle is a great option for your hamster. You can cut off the bottom of the bottle and then cut out sections along both sides (if you want, you also can cut out an area in the center where the mouth is located). By cutting holes on either side of an area in the middle, it will give your pet one opening to poke his head in and another to put his feet through. If you place a small piece of food inside this “crate,” your hamster will enjoy working to get it out.
