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Is that a hamster ball on top of the cage 
My little companion, Hammy
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Assume you know they're not recommended as safe to use these days 
But maybe you just use it as a taxi - I used to do that I did used to have a rat ball for our syrian many years ago now and he seemed quite happy with it, but the general consensus now is they are too risky - nails and feet can get trapped in the slots, and more.
But maybe you just use it as a taxi - I used to do that I did used to have a rat ball for our syrian many years ago now and he seemed quite happy with it, but the general consensus now is they are too risky - nails and feet can get trapped in the slots, and more.
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Could you clean half the cage and let her be in the other half? Having only half a cage clean would be less stressful for her.
Or perhaps a tunnel or her hamster ball could be used as a taxi to pop her into her carrier.
Or perhaps a tunnel or her hamster ball could be used as a taxi to pop her into her carrier.
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Yes that would be much better - we usually recommend “partial “ cage cleans anyway - rather than all at once. People with very deep bedding tend to do 1/3 cage cleans. A half cage clean is a good option - and just do the substrate - not any other cage items at the same time. Eg do the wheel a different week again.
This article has some cage cleaning tips
www.thehamsterforum.com
This article has some cage cleaning tips
Hamster cage cleaning
Tips on how to clean your hamster cage and avoid causing stress to your hamster. It's best to have plenty of depth of substrate and mainly spot clean your hamster cage. Avoid disturbing your hamster's nest and hoard.
www.thehamsterforum.com
I managed to give Hammy some food from my hand in her cage this morning. Got a little nip off her for my efforts. Early on when I changed the water in her bottle, she was having a chew in her favourite corner. When I came back into the room, she was sat near where her water bottle goes so patiently, that the minute I put the nozzle through the bars, she immediately started drinking while I fastened it to the cage.
