Why they're bad
Hamster balls risk falls, inability to control speed, collisions, and poor ventilation.
Hamsters rely on smell to navigate, but in a hamster ball, that sense is restricted - leaving them nearly blind.
Without a way to hide or escape, the experience is highly stressful for them.
There's a better alternative...
There's a way to do structure play time with you hamster without stressing them out!
Read more to build the free roam space!
Also vacuum or sweep your space so it's free of any ingestibles and dust!
Step #1
Section off a safe area free of holes in the walls or floorboards
Step #2
Add some hides where your hamster can safely hide as well as some enrichments- such as a wheel
Step #3
Add a water source so your hamster stays hydrated
Step #4
Add your hamster
Why it's better...
This gives your hamster safe enrichments that won’t harm them, a safe designated space where they can “escape” into the comfort of their hides, and it allows them the enrichment of a new environment!
Hamster balls don’t allow your hamster any of these things, so it’s important to stay away from them-- your hamster will thank you!
