How to make daily necessities for hamsters: Popular DIY guides on the Internet
Recently, DIY pet products have become a hot topic on social platforms, especially tutorials on making daily necessities for small pets such as hamsters. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed DIY guide for hamster supplies, coveringBasic supplies,Environmentally friendly materialsandcreative designThree major categories.
1. Ranking of popular hamster DIY supplies (data from the last 10 days)

| Ranking | Product name | Search volume increase | Main materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | paper tunnel | +320% | Toilet paper roll, glue |
| 2 | Coconut Hut | +285% | coconut shell, hemp rope |
| 3 | wood chip litter | +240% | Poplar wood chips, desiccant |
| 4 | hanging swing | +195% | Popsicle sticks, cotton rope |
| 5 | snack storage box | +180% | Cardboard, non-toxic paint |
2. Tutorial on making basic supplies
1. Paper Tunnel
The production method that has recently become popular on Douyin and Xiaohongshu: cut 5-8 toilet paper rolls lengthwise and use food-grade glue to stagger and splice them into a spiral shape. Pay attention to leaving openings at both ends to facilitate the passage of hamsters.
2. Wood chip litter
According to actual measurement data from pet bloggers on Weibo: Poplar wood chips need to be dried in an oven at 120°C for 30 minutes. After cooling, adding 1% baking soda (5g per 500g of wood chips) can effectively remove odor.
| Material | Proportion | Processing method |
|---|---|---|
| aspen wood chips | 90% | 3cm×1cm size |
| dried lavender | 5% | Remove stems and leave flowers |
| baking soda | 5% | food grade |
3. Environmentally friendly creative design
1. Coconut Hut
The latest tutorial from "Hamster Architect", the UP owner of Station B, shows: Use Thai coconut shells (diameter 8-10cm), polish the inner wall with sandpaper until smooth, drill holes in the top and insert hemp rope to hang. The average service life is 6 months.
2. Snack storage box
Zhihu’s popular solution: making it out of milk cartons. After cutting off the top of the box, iron the edges with an iron and layer the inside with beeswax paper. It has been measured that snacks such as melon seeds and mealworms can be stored for 2 weeks without deterioration.
| Material | Size requirements | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| milk carton | 250ml specification | Need to dry thoroughly |
| beeswax paper | 10×15cm | Food grade certification |
| decorative stickers | - | No fluorescent agent |
4. Safety precautions
According to the Twitter reminder of pet doctor @Dr. Mouse:
1. All glues must be selectedSpecial for children's craftslevel
2. The moisture content of wood needs to be controlled below 8%
3. Check the wear and tear of supplies every week
4. New products need to be ventilated for 48 hours before use.
5. Cost Comparative Analysis
| Supplies Type | DIY cost | Market price | Savings ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| tunnel toys | 0.5 yuan | 15-30 yuan | 97% |
| Litter (500g) | 3 yuan | 20-45 yuan | 85% |
| hanging swing | 2 yuan | 25-60 yuan | 92% |
Making hamster supplies through DIY not only saves money, but also can be customized according to the individual needs of your pet. Recent hot topics are displayed withcamera brackethamster running wheel andTemperature and humidity monitoringThe nest design will become the next wave of DIY craze and deserves continued attention.
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