7 Best Hamster Toys & Accessories to Spoil Them [Review]

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When you have a pet as cute as a hamster, it’s only natural you want to spoil it a bit.

However, when I got my Syrian, Mr. Bubbles, I got overwhelmed by all the options out there…

… and I ended up buying stuff that seemed like a great idea, but in the end, Mr. Bubbles didn’t play with it.

So in the article today, I’ll give you all the answers when it comes to hamster toys as I review the seven best hamster cage accessories that you need to spoil your hammy.

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Top Hamster Toy and Accessories at a Glance

• Best Hamster Toy: Wooden Bridge for Exploring and Gnawing
• Best Hamster Chew Toys & Accessories for Teeth: Kaytee Nut Knot Nibbler
• Best Hamster Huts to Hide and Snuggle In: NiteangeL Natural Living Tunnel System
• Best Hamster Playpen: Prevue Multi-Color Small Pet Playpen
• Best Wooden Tunnel: Niteangel Natural Wooden Hamster Mouse Tunnel

Don’t have time? Here is a quick comparison of our favorites!

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7 Best Hamster Toys and Accessories [Review]

1. Best Hamster Toy: Wooden Bridge for Exploring and Gnawing

One of our favorite hamster toys is, without a doubt, this small flexible wooden bridge.

We love these because you can bend them to make any shape that your hamster will love.

Further, as it’s made out of wood, your hamster can chew on it – but don’t worry, it can chew on these for many months before the wood spoils!

We recommend getting a few of these. This ensures you can always alter the look of the cage which will stimulate the curiosity of your hamster.

These wooden bridges work great for both Syrian and Dwarf Hamsters.

Make sure to also check the best hamster climbing toys!

2. Best Hamster Chew Toys & Accessories for Teeth: Kaytee Nut Knot Nibbler

Hamsters are rodents which means their teeth are always growing. As such, they need some good chew toys to keep their ever-growing teeth in check.

For that, wooden hamster toys are an ideal solution, however, you can’t just pick any wood – you need to make sure it is pesticide and chemical-free.

That is exactly what this nibbler wooden toy does and with lots of surface area to explore, it is perfect for both Syrian and Dwarf Hamsters. Here are the highlights:

• Safe wood toy colored with natural vegetable dyes
• Many different surfaces to chew and gnaw
• Made for hamsters

Also Read: Why Do Hamsters Chew Their Cage Bars?

3. Best Hamster Huts to Hide and Snuggle In: NiteangeL Natural Living Tunnel System

Hamsters love to have little sleeping areas in their cage, so if you haven’t already, you should definitely get a hamster hideout where it can feel safe and protected.

For that, we especially love the NiteangeL Natural Living Tunnel System which is not only a fantastic hut but also a fantastic tunnel system for your hamster.

And as such it serves a double purpose as your hammy will also love to explore these tunnels.

And don’t worry if you have a Syrian Hamster – it is big enough for both Syrian and Dwarf Hamsters!

4. Best Hamster Playpen: Prevue Multi-Color Small Pet Playpen

You want to get your hammy out of its cage whenever you need to clean the hamster cage.

Serving as a fence, it allows for the hamster to safely explore your house to peak its curiosity.

There are many playpen options out there, however, some of them are not very stable or have bars that are too wide apart meaning your hamster can squeeze through them.

To avoid any of these ails, we recommend the Prevue Multi-Color Small Pet Playpen.

With its 9 panels that are all 9 inches tall, you are sure your hamster won’t escape. And with those panels being 13 inches long, it creates a total play area for your hamster of 36 inches in diameter.

Or in other words, a very nice and safe play area.

5. Best Wooden Tunnel: Niteangel Natural Wooden Hamster Mouse Tunnel

In the wild, hamsters bury deep underground where they have their little hideouts.

To mimic that behavior in their cage, you should have some wooden tunnels they can explore.

Besides the mimicking, wooden tunnels also serve as a great way to explore the cage.

And finally, hamsters love to hide in enclosed areas. I have had great experiences with these wooden tunnels.

If you want some variety or something that the kids will love, we also really like this little train design.

One or two of these in the cage will give your hamster a lot of ground to play on.

6: Best Hamster Wheels

If you don’t have one already, you should get hamster wheels right now.

And even if you already have one, we just want you to read the next paragraph to ensure, your hamster has a wheel that is not unsafe for it to use.

So, what do you want in a wheel?

For us, it means saying yes to the following:

• Large enough so your hamster doesn’t run with an arched back
• Is silent to keep both hamster and owner sane
• Is made of high-quality material
• Nowhere for your hamster to get stuck or entangled

There are few wheels, where we can say yes to all of the above.

However, we have found three presented below, that works great for all kinds of hamsters (i.e. big enough for both Syrian and Dwarf Hamsters)

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7. Best Hamster Ball: Kaytee Giant Run-About Exercise Ball

If you are not into a playpen, it’s a great idea to get a hamster ball.

Why you ask?

Because it allows the hamster to explore the entirety of your hamster from a safe hiding place.

And in addition, hamster balls double as a great option for keeping your hamster safe while you clean its cage.

Now, which hamster ball to get depends on whether you have a large Syrian Hamster [1] or you have a Dwarf Hamster [2].

For Syrian Hamsters, we recommend the Kaytee Giant 11 1/2-Inch Exercise Ball. While marketed for chinchillas, it also works great as a hamster ball.

For the smaller Dwarf Hamsters, you can’t go wrong with the 5-Inch Clear Mini Exercise Ball.

What are your favorite hamster toys and accessories? Please let us know!

Resources

• 1. Syrian Hamster – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics [Internet]. www.sciencedirect.com. [cited 2022 Feb 3]. Available from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/syrian-hamster
• 2. What Type of Hamster Should You Get? [Internet]. www.petmd.com. [cited 2022 Feb 3]. Available from: https://www.petmd.com/exotic/general-health/what-type-hamster-should-you-get