Coco pouching bedding?

[leah]

So today I've noticed that my syrian hamster, coco was pouching a lot of bedding and then spitting it back out in her sandbath? I was just wondering if this was normal behavior or if there was something to be concerned about.

 

[leah]

pouching** in title

 

[Hank]

My little girl covers her Sandbath in bedding. I empty it and as soon as she realises, she fills it again.
I wouldn't think it's anything to worry about, she's just making it her own

 

[Maz]

It sounds like she wants to make a nest in her sand bath! Or she was just rearranging the bedding and discarding it maybe.

 

[leah]

ohh okay thank you everyone! I was worried that it was something to be concerned about!

 

[Maz]

It'll be interesting to find out what she's up to! They do do some funny things and like to organise their cages

 

[ilguy]

I have seen my little Henry make a little pillow with bedding to rest on. Is it warm where you're at? Coco could be making a comfy spot to cool down, sand is nice for that.

 

[Maz]

Good point ilguy - some hamsters like to nap in their sand baths

 

[leah]

I have seen my little Henry make a little pillow with bedding to rest on. Is it warm where you're at? Coco could be making a comfy spot to cool down, sand is nice for that.

despite the warm temperatures outside, my home is usually set to the same temperature if about 69-73 degrees. she does have a sand bath and a cool ceramic hide. I was also thinking of getting her a cooling plate. thank you !