How Active Should a Healthy Hamster Be at Night? What’s Normal and What’s Not

Healthy hamster running on an exercise wheel during nighttime activity

Many new hamster owners spend their first few evenings watching their pet and wondering the same thing: “Is my hamster active enough?” One night, your hamster seems to run endlessly on the wheel, dig through bedding, and explore every corner of the enclosure. The next night, it appears much quieter and spends more time hiding. …

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