Have you tried at one point 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 having only one path that the hamster can use as it tries to find a way through it.
Using a maze to determine your hamster’s IQ can be fun. You can do it by placing food at some strategic points and the hamster will have to search for it. It does this by using its sense of smell. In addition, due to the fact that the hamster moves around the cage, it also becomes a form of exercise.
Exercise is critical to your hamster’s health. This is more especially for bear hamsters. By exercising, they will be able to live longer. You should know your hamster very well before trying new things, such as putting him in a maze.
Characterized by heavy fur, bear hamsters are very solitary creatures. Therefore, if you put them in a maze 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 depend largely on the creativity and financial situation of each individual. This is because a lot of creativity is required 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 reconstruction 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 piece of flat 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, 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 must be enough to allow the passage of the hamster. Make sure there is only one path and the walls are high enough. Glue is not very necessary as the walls can hold the pieces of wood.
Change the path as many times as you want. Check online for the various route layouts available. So you will have more fun with your hamster.