Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Hamster Info Ireland Start your ethical hamster care journey with us. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Pets @ Home Hamster Products](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/pets-home-hamster-products/) - Pets @ Home Hamster Products FOOD A hamsters diet requires a wide variety, 25+ ingredients is best and most mixes on the market offer some source of protein so there's no need to substitute with other forms of protein. Spotlight ItemA stimulating mix of flavours and textures - Helping to stimulate pets and reduce boredom.Ideal - [IKEA for Hamsters](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/ikea-for-hamsters/) - IKEA FOR HAMSTERS Proper hamster care can be quite expensive at the beginning. Investing in your hamsters set up is the best thing you can do, it will pay off in the long run.There are some things you shouldn’t cut corners on and some things you can, we discuss hamster care on a budget here.But there’s - [Shauna's Pet Shop Hamster Products](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/shaunaspetshop/) - Shauna's Pet Shop Hamster Products FOOD A hamsters diet requires a wide variety, 25+ ingredients is best and most mixes on the market offer some source of protein so there’s no need to substitute with other forms of protein. Spotlight ItemBurgess Excel Forage – €5.95 Vitakraft Millet Spray Bundle 100g – €5.25 Burgess Excel Nature - [Jollyes Hamster Products](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/jollyes-hamster-products/) - Jollyes Hamster Products FOOD A hamsters diet requires a wide variety, 25+ ingredients is best and most mixes on the market offer some source of protein so there’s no need to substitute with other forms of protein. Spotlight Item Rosewood Naturals Grainless Herb ‘n’ Veg Pots Treats – £2.27 Rosewood Boredom Breaker Naturals Dandelion Delight – - [Pet Mania Hamster Products](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/pet-mania-hamster-products/) - Pet Mania Hamster Products ENCLOSURE Spotlight ItemThe Trixie Enclosure only suits dwarf hamsters as it is below 5000sqm internally but it’s great to see a suitable enclosure in commercial pet storesTRIXIE Rodent Home – €179.99 HIDES Hamsters need to be offered several hiding spots to feel safe. Aim for a multichamber hide with an open - [PetStop Hamster Products](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/petstophamster/) - Pet Stop Hamster Products FOOD A hamsters diet requires a wide variety, 25+ ingredients is best and most mixes on the market offer some source of protein so there’s no need to substitute with other forms of protein. Spotlight ItemMealworms are a great source of protein, your hamster will love these and if you can - [Maxi Zoo Hamster Products](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/maxizoohamster/) - Maxi Zoo Hamster Products FOOD A hamsters diet requires a wide variety, 25+ ingredients is best and most mixes on the market offer some source of protein so there’s no need to substitute with other forms of protein. Spotlight ItemReal Nature Hamster Food offers a wide variety of ingredients at great value. Real Nature Syrian - [Amelia's Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/amelias-story/) - Amelia's Story This year, we are sharing the story of each of our 2024 charity calendar stars so you can learn more about the hamster behind the photo. Amelia is our featured hamster for the month of November.Amelia’s arrived at our doors in March 2023, surrendered by an owner who, despite their best efforts, couldn’t - [Fawkes' Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/fawkes-story/) - Fawkes' Story This year, we are sharing the story of each of our 2024 charity calendar stars so you can learn more about the hamster behind the photo. Fawkes is our featured hamster for the month of September.Fawkes, our beloved resident, originally arrived at our rescue in 2021 with his three brothers. Back then, he - [Belle's Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/belles-story/) - Belle's Story This year, we are sharing the story of each of our 2024 charity calendar stars every month so you can learn more about the hamster behind the photo. Belle is our featured hamster for the month of August.A couple of weeks before Christmas 2022, we saw that there were two Roborovski dwarf hamsters - [Luna's Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/lunas-story/) - Luna's Story This year, we are sharing the story of each of our 2024 charity calendar stars every month so you can learn more about the hamster behind the photo.Luna was our featured hamster for the month of July: she was one of 9 babies surrendered to us after a family bought a pair of - [Jasper's Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/jaspers-story/) - Justice for Jasper Our third surrender within two weeks is one that’ll stay with the team for quite some time. A 2 year old Roborovski named Jasper.Jasper’s owner admitted to impulsively buying him two years ago, but recently, wasn’t able to care for him the way he needed. They had noticed he had developed “inflamed - [Top 10 Unsuitable Hamster Cages](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/10-unsuitable-cages/) - If you’re a hamster parent in Ireland or the UK, you might be surprised to learn that many popular hamster cages on the market are, well, just too small. Despite their cute appearance and appealing features, these cages are often totally unsuitable for our little furry friends. Let’s look at some common but unsuitable hamster - [Clementine's Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/clementines-story/) - Clementine's Story This year, we are sharing the story of each of our 2024 charity calendar stars every month so you can learn more about the hamster behind the photo. Clementine is our featured hamster for the month of May: she was one of 4 babies rescued with their mother by Hamster Info Ireland, who - [Baden's Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/badens-story/) - Baden's Story Last summer, our hearts went on a rollercoaster ride with a litter of four Syrian hamsters. In July 2023, we received an email about a surprise litter. The owner was following some bad advice – separating the babies from mom way too early (before 4 weeks!). This meant the little ones missed out - [Eros' Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/eros-story/) - Eros' Story This year, we are sharing the story of each of our 2024 charity calendar stars each month so you can learn more about the hamster behind each photo. Eros is our featured hamster for the month of April. Eros was one of 8 babies born at Hamster Info Ireland after his parents were - [Jasmine's Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/jasmines-story/) - Jasmine's Story This year, we are sharing the story of each of our 2024 charity calendar stars each month so you can learn more about the hamster behind each photo. Jasmine is our featured hamster for the month of March. Jasmine, an adorable Chinese dwarf hamster, was the first (and so far the only) Chinese - [Adopting a Hamster](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/adopting-a-hamster/) - Adopting A Hamster We recently asked our group members about things that may prevent them from adopting one of our rescue hamsters. The response was fantastic and super helpful for us in terms of being able to address those pain points.Here’s why the barriers to adoptions aren’t as high as you might think!WORRIED ABOUT LOCATIONNever - [Mocha's Story](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/mochas-story/) - This year, we are sharing the story of each of our 2024 charity calendar stars each month so you can learn more about the hamster behind each photo. February’s hamster is the very photogenic Mocha. Mocha, is a stunning longhaired Syrian hamster who was part of our well-known ‘Barista’ rescue. Last September, Mocha was rescued - [Substrate Depth](https://hamsterinfoireland.ie/substrate-depth/) - To maximise the potential of a hamster enclosure, we should be filling it with the maximum amount of substrate it can hold. Hamsters are burrowing animals – it’s what they love to do! Making deep burrows is a key form of enrichment for our pets that replicates their wild behaviour. 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