They fit in the palm of your hand, they re lovable and cuddly, and caring for them is easy and inexpensive. Buy a hamster that is between 4 and 7 weeks old. They re easier to tame when they re young. Keep the cage away from drafts and direct sunlight. Cover the cage floor with a thick layer of bedding.
Wood shavings are best, because they are absorbent and nontoxic.
Keep the bedding warm and dry moisture can cause fatal infections. Keep a filled, clean water bottle attached to the side of the cage. Provide plenty of chew toys. Hamsters love the cardboard tubes found inside rolls of toilet paper and paper towels. Attach hamster wood chews to the side of the cage.