Have you tried at one time or another to establish your hamster’s IQ level? Well, you can do this by building a maze. This is a great way to have fun with your hamster.
Ideally, a hamster maze is a box-like structure that has an open top and is characterized by very thin walls. It is made in such a way that the hamster cannot see over the wall. A critical point to consider in developing a maze is to have only one path that the hamster can use while trying to find a way through it.
Using a maze to determine your hamster’s IQ can be fun. You can do this by placing food in some strategic points and the hamster will have to search for it. He does this by using his sense of smell. In addition, the fact that the hamster moves around the cage also becomes a form of exercise.
Exercise is essential for the health of your hamster. This is more especially for bear hamsters. By exercising, they will be able to live longer. You should get to know your hamster very well before trying new things, like putting him in a maze.
Characterized by heavy fur, bear hamsters are very solitary creatures. Therefore, if you put them in a maze together with another hamster, there is a chance that they will fight regardless of whether the hamster is male or female.
Hamster mazes can be purchased or made at home. The choice made will largely depend on the creativity and financial situation of each individual. This is because it takes a lot of creativity to create one. Hamsters are intelligent creatures and if you don’t make a good maze you end up boring otherwise interesting creatures.
Homemade mazes are advantageous because you can make them in any design and size you want. In addition to this, after use and the hamsters have mastered the maze, then there is room for a rebuild or better yet, a complete overhaul of the maze. Also, you can customize it to fit the available size.
The tools needed to build a maze are quite few. One of the materials needed is a large flat piece of wood to serve as a base. Then thin pieces of plywood for the wall. Plywood is the preferred option as it can be easily cut to fit the size of the walls. Other materials needed are a saw, a hammer, and nails.
You can start the construction by hammering the outer wall to form a closed rectangle. After this, fix on pieces of wood in the design you want. The width should be enough to allow the hamster to pass through. Make sure there is only one path and the walls are tall enough. The glue is not very necessary since the walls can hold the pieces of wood.
Change the path as many times as you want. Check online the different route designs available. This way you will have more fun with your hamster.