Hamsters do eat hay, but it’s not necessary for them, and hay would be more suitable for guinea pigs or rabbits. However, it has some nutritional value like protein, minerals, and fibers. Hamsters need a balanced diet to meet their nutritional requirement. It usually contains seeds, grains, cracked corn, and pellets, However, hay is a safe …
Guinea pigs don’t really smell bad as long as they are cleaned. But sometimes, they can have an unpleasant odor, most likely due to urine, wet bedding, poop, and uneaten food, not the guinea pig itself. They can also stink up the room if their environment is not maintained correctly; illness or being fed the …
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Hamsters can drink tap water, but it should be cleaned, drinkable, and not contaminated or unhygienic. Tap water is definitely a cheaper option for your hamsters, but sometimes tap water is polluted and not drinkable in some regions. In this case, bottled or filtered water is safe for hamsters because it goes through many filtration …
Yes, hamsters do have a tail. They usually have a short and stubby tail, mostly covered with their fur. And most hamster tail is not more than an inch long. Usually, a hamster’s tail is six times shorter than its body length, and most hamsters have only 1-inch long tail. However, not all hamsters have …
Hamsters can drink milk occasionally in small quantities. Milk itself is not toxic, but several risks are associated with it. Excess milk can cause diarrhea and other health issues in hamsters. However, baby hamsters can drink milk, but they should be nourished by their mother until they are weaned. But milk can be beneficial for …
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Yes, hamsters can climb stairs. In fact, they can climb almost anything they get a grip on, whether it’s stairs, walls, ladders, cages, or vertical tubes. Hamsters are great at climbing, though not nearly good as other rodents like squirrels, mice, or rats. Their incredibly designed claws help them to grip on objects, and lean …
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Hamsters have poor eyesight, and they can’t see well in complete darkness due to the low amount of cone cells in their retina. They see best in low-light conditions, usually at dawn and dusk. Hamsters are nocturnal, and they do most of their activity like burrowing, eating their food, and exercising during the nighttime, usually …
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Cockatiels can eat popcorn, but it should be in a tiny amount. However, popcorn isn’t really healthy for cockatiels due to the high amount of butter, salt, and flavorings and should be given only as a snack. While a small amount of plain popcorn won’t probably harm your cockatiel, it’s best if you avoid it …
Cockatiel loves music similar to their natural environment, like the chirping of birds, whistling, the sound of water. Some birds may also like light pop or melodious classical songs. However, they don’t like loud, noisy music; so, you should choose a song with melodic chords and music. Not only that, they have likes and dislikes …
Parrots can see in the dark, but their vision isn’t that good due to fewer rods and cones in their retina. While parrots are not blind in the dark, they have limited night vision. Night vision is extremely important for birds because it helps them find food and identify unexpected predators in the dark. Parrots …
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