How to make a hamster house: Hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in 10 days
Recently, topics related to pet keeping, especially hamsters, have become so popular on social platforms. The following is the hotly discussed content on hamster breeding in the past 10 days (as of October 2023). Combining these hot spots, we have compiled a detailedHamster House Making Guide, to help you create a comfortable nest for your pet.
1. Data statistics on hot topics in hamster breeding in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamster Cage DIY | 28.5 | Xiaohongshu, Bilibili |
| 2 | Hamster bedding material selection | 19.2 | Zhihu, Douyin |
| 3 | Hamster house safety hazards | 15.7 | Weibo, Tieba |
| 4 | Low cost hamster nest | 12.3 | Douyin, Kuaishou |
2. Core points of making a hamster house
1. Infrastructure requirements
According to animal welfare research data, an ideal hamster house needs to:Floor area of at least 30×50cm,Cushion thickness above 15cm, and containsRest area, activity area, food basin areaThree major functional divisions.
| components | Recommended materials | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Acrylic/Glass | Height ≥25cm to prevent overflow of mat material |
| shelter house | beech/ceramic | Avoid synthetic boards containing formaldehyde |
| running wheel | Silent bearing model | Diameter ≥20cm (dwarf mouse) |
2. Comparison of popular DIY solutions
| Plan | cost | Time consuming | Suitable for varieties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organizing box transformation | 50-80 yuan | 2 hours | syrian hamster |
| Wood panel house | 120-200 yuan | 4 hours | All varieties |
| cardboard maze house | 0-30 yuan | 1 hour | short term use |
3. Analysis of recent popular designs
Douyin likes exceed 100,000"Four Seasons Theme House"Adopt a modular design: a ceramic summer house in the summer and a velvet greenhouse in the winter. Xiaohongshu Hot Posts"Hamster Villa"It was renovated using old bookshelves to include 3 floors of activity space.
4. Guide to safe pit avoidance
Recently exposed on Weibo5 dangerous designs: Thin slits (spacing >1cm), fragile glass, toxic glue, sharp corners, poor ventilation (more than 2 sides must be breathable).
5. Step-by-step production tutorial
Step 1: Prepare materials
• Transparent storage boxes above 40L
• Soldering iron (open vents)
• Food grade silicone (adhesive)
Step 2: Basic transformation
① There are 3 rows of round holes with a diameter of 2cm on the side of the box.
② Paste anti-bite strips on the inner wall (made of stainless steel)
③ Separate activity area and sleeping area
Step 3: Feature Addition
√ Hanging food bowl avoids spillage
√ Tunnel system is connected with PVC pipes
√ Platform height difference <10cm to prevent falling injuries
According to the actual measured data of UP at Station B, the completed house should meet:Temperature 18-26℃,Humidity 40%-60%,Ammonia concentration<10ppm(1/3 of the mat material needs to be replaced every week).
With these points in mind, you can create the ideal home that lives up to the internet buzz while still keeping your hamster healthy and happy!
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