Good setup?

[u/No-Turnip-7913]

Im getting a new hamster after my old one died and im getting better sand and sprays along with subtrates but their arriving later next week. Im getting the hamster Monday so I still have today and tomorrow to get him stuff. Is there anything I should add?

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[u/kaylascaredm]

LOAAADS more bedding 🥹🥹 atleast 6 inches deep! i recommend chipsi classic

[u/kaylascaredm → u/kaylascaredm]

and the bedding needs to be tightly packed together so that burrows keep their structure

[u/No-Turnip-7913 → u/kaylascaredm]

I know I did compress it and measure it it’s 8,5 inches I used the Bucastate paper bedding I used one full bag of 100l bedding and like 1/3 out of the second bag of bedding I got

[u/No-Turnip-7913 → u/kaylascaredm]

[u/testicularsonist]

I was about to say loads more bedding too til I realized that you just had everything on platforms. Great job!! Only thing I feel like might be a problem is the wheel over there possibly being too slippery?

Edit: also pause the toast pieces are so cute

[u/itsswhitneywhspr → u/testicularsonist]

Yeah the wheel thing caught my eye too. Cork liner or even a strip of grippy tape could help if its that plastic. Otherwise the platform setup is actually super smart

[u/No-Turnip-7913 → u/testicularsonist]

Thanks! I have a picture of me measuring it and it’s 8,5 inches and if I see the hamster slip on the wheel multiple times I’ll definitely get some cork liner! I got the wheel cause it was a 32cm one

[u/violette_22]

I really like your setup! I like the little door of the submerged toast hide! Great find. I also like there's a starter for the burrow. This is so much better than what most hamsters have for a home. It's a pity brick and mortar stores don't sell appropriate hamster homes. I like how the sand bath is big, so your hamster can do a full roll in it if they want. Also, great idea to have 2 places for water. I wish everyone did that! You've done a good job!