I have put my hamster in one of those clear plastic balls that they can roll around in. The cage exercise wheel drives me nuts because of the noise, so do you think it’s okay if I leave the hamster in the ball for longer than 30 minutes at a time? My computer is in the same room as the hamster, so I would be able to make sure he’s okay, but how long is too long? He bumps into furniture all the time, but he seems to enjoy it lol
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If he just goes to sleep, you should put him back. As long as he’s running around, you can keep him out a bit longer. Just look for him every so often so if he’s stuck, he’s not just sitting there for 20 minutes.
2 hours max! Young hamsters that run to much get addicted to it. They run and run and run! They never stop! While they are running and running they could get a heart attack and die right there, its not good. And the older ones that get hooked on it arre in danger too!
My hamster was like that, but thats not how he died. We got him un-addicted!
WHEN HE STOPS UNLESS HE GOES ALL DAY
when he looks like he’s not running, and that he is trying to dig his way out of it, its time to go out. just keep an eye on him.
Let him go as long as he wants……
Well, I usually kept my hamster in for thirty-forty five minutes. I always made sure to give him a treat first, and see if he used the bathroom because if they stay in there too long they’ll use the bathroom and leave trails all over the floor. Also make sure your hamster is careful when he bumps into things. Since the ball is made of plastic it can crack and over time it can crack open and your hamster can escape. So, make sure to check for cracks and clean it after every use.