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Probably when it starts walking around and its eyes are open. As far as I know, most baby mammals don't start to drink water until they are almost completely weaned. Guinea pigs would have to be an exception though; their babies are precocious and drink water from a bottle a day or two after birth.
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∙ 16y agoYour hamster should just know it from instints.
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∙ 13y agoput there waterbottle by there mouth and they shoud drink
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∙ 13y agoThey don't need training. Water has a smell (surprisingly!) and your hamster will sense that there is water and automatically drink from his bottle.
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∙ 12y agoYes but it's recommended that you get a hamster bottle because hamsters like to dig and end up burying their water and you'd have to change the cup very often.
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∙ 12y agoNo, you should buy a special bottle designed for hamsters.
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∙ 11y agomaybe your hamster is going into hibernation mine done that nothing to worry about but if you want to take it to the vet.
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How do you train a dwarf hamster how to use a ovo water bottle?
with hamsters and water bottles you can't really train them , in your case it might be that your bottle is not working all though i have heard of some special bottles that are ment to attract your hamster to the bottle good luck
Do you need to mark something on the hamster's water bottle?
no because hamsters drink the water, then you just refill it
How much does a hamster need to drink per day?
most hamsters drink naturally when they are ready if they have been bought up using a simple bottle in there cage but if they don't know how to use the bottle you could buy another type of water bottle or bowl i suggest the new one from pets at home its a small bowl that you put water in and then put the grid on top that lets a small amount of water out so that they can drink a water easier and also won't drown in it. another way is to put small amount water in your hand from the bottle showing the hamster how to do it and then let is drink out your hand
Is it better to have a bowl of water or a water bottle for a hamster?
Definitely a bottle of water. Specific hamster bottles have a little ball inside and when the hamster licks it the water comes out. This means that a hamster can have the water when he wants. A bowl of water is likely to get spilled and can also be quite dangerous for the hamster.
Is the water supposed to come out of a hamster's water bottle?
yes! if no water came out, the hamster can die
Why don't hamsters like water?
because your hamster hasn't gotten the chance or knowledge to drink water for itself. in these cases. you should get baby droppers and force water. or the hamster could be dehydrated or sick.
What do hamstersneed in their cage when you clean them out?
Well, they need a hamster wheel for excercising with, food, which I recommend to be put in a bowl, a plastic hamster water bottle for the hamster to drink from, play toys for the hamster to play with and lastly, you need to have wood chips on the ground, so that the hamster's feet will be protected.
Hamster water bottle OK for guinea pig?
The only problem would be the size. Guinea pigs drink MUCH more than a hamster would, so generally you would need a larger bottle. Also, if you used this bottle for a hamster previously, you would need to make sure it was cleaned well before using it with another animal.
Does a hamster really need a water bottle?
There are alternative products to water bottles, but if water is not provided, the hamster will die of dehydration.
How many times should you feed a dwarf hamster a day?
You should keep a hamster drinking bottle attached to the cage so that the hamster can drink whenever it wants. As long as the bottle is always full then I'm sure the hamster won't forget to drink.
What should you give your baby pet rat to drink?
Well, I was told at the pet store, to give my baby hamster a water bottle filled with (what else!) water. A 4-6 oz. Bottle should be good. Hope this helps!
How much water should hamster drink in one day?
You should always have a good supply of water for your hamster. Often in a water bottle that convienetly hangs against the outside of the cage. Hamsters drink a lot so they need plenty of water.
