Do hamsters need a salt wheel if they lick the cage?

Answer 1

Yes, but it depends which type you mean. The wheel with the slotted holes in can kill the hamster by braking it's little feet. But the wheel without holes on a smooth, round surface is safe for them. (Unless you spin him until you never stop! That can give it a heart attack!)

Answer 2

Any animal that is kept in a cage should have some form of entertainment. Especially if it is quite a small cage. A wheel will give the hamster something to play with to prevent boredom which can lead to excessive grooming and therefore hair loss or chewing on the bars of the cage. It will also help to keep them fit and therefore healthier. Any animal that is kept in a cage should have some form of entertainment. Especially if it is quite a small cage. A wheel will give the hamster something to play with to prevent boredom which can lead to excessive grooming and therefore hair loss or chewing on the bars of the cage. It will also help to keep them fit and therefore healthier.

Answer 3

NO! That is what the hamster uses all night, because hamsters are noctornal they are active at night and sleep in the day time. If you take out the porr little things wheel it will be bored. NO! That is what the hamster uses all night, because hamsters are noctornal they are active at night and sleep in the day time. If you take out the porr little things wheel it will be bored.

Answer 4

there are two possibilities:

a aquarium cage like what a fish has (but remember its a hamster so get a good size one) but if the cage becomes to hot than it has "the greenhouse affect"

and than there is the wire cage with small spacing between the bars so they can't squeeze through. (i prefer this one)

Answer 5

if you give your hamsters salt, they will die, so just make sure you are giving them a good diet that keeps them satisfied. if they start biting the cage, give them pieces of wood to nibble on because the metal pushes their teeth into their brain and will also kill them.

Answer 6

Yes, hamsters benefit from having a salt wheel available in their cage as it helps regulate their sodium intake. Even if they lick other surfaces in their cage, a salt wheel ensures they are getting enough salt to maintain their health.

Answer 7

No, this is only a good idea to have a salt wheel, some people prefer to have a salt rock or salt tube but they are just compulsary

Answer 8

No, but it's a good idea to get tunnels because hamsters like climbing them.