Do Pet Hamsters Really Like Running Around The House In Those Plastic Balls?

Basically, yes. Most hamsters enjoy it. In the same mindless way the enjoy running around an exercise wheel for ages, only at least inside the plastic ball the hamster gets to see, hear and smell some new things. All mammals are naturally inquisitive and crave a bit of novelty.

HOWEVER, the odd hammie really doesn't like the ball experience. And no hammie likes to get stuck in there for hours. Most advice is to only use the ball for a short period, say twenty minutes, no more than twice a day. Make sure the ball is plenty big enough for hamster to move around in comfortably.

Hamsters are prone to overheating inside those balls, so provide plenty to drink before and after.

Most of all, it's very important that you still supervise hamster in the ball, to avoid accidents. Hamsters can get up to a lot of speed in them, make sure they are only used on a flat surface. Beware of other pets and people, or of the ball getting stuck somewhere. But most of all beware of falls. The plastic balls should never be where there's a risk of it falling downs tairs -- even just a step or two.

You may also want to consider a playpen area for hammie; an open top enclosure with activities to do, things to explore and chew on and hide in, and a larger space to run around in than can be provided in the cage.

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I agree with the suggestion on top!;)

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