Are hamsters noisy at night? You should definitely know this

Hamsters are known for turning night into day. The small, furry animals become really active in the early evening hours and begin their nightly routine.

But what exactly do the wuseligen rodents then actually organize? And why do they do it? Are there also day-active breeds?

We shed light on the mysterious life of hamsters and uncover interesting facts about this popular pet. We also give valuable tips on how to reduce your hamster’s nocturnal noise level.

Let’s go!

Under the cover of night – why the hamster’s biorhythm is active in the dark

The cute hamster populates millions of people’s living rooms and delights them with its droll demeanor and cute appearance – if you have the rare good fortune to see it during the day.

The hamster is a nocturnal animal that sleeps most of the day and only comes out of its burrow at dusk.

When it gets dark and quiet returns, then it is time for the appearance of the fluffy fur bearer. In doing so, he takes little notice of his human roommates’ need for sleep.

The reason for its nocturnal activity lies quite simply in the nature of the rodent.

Let’s take a look at the wild hamster: This one only goes in search of food at night, as it would be easy prey for predators, such as birds of prey, during the day. The nocturnal activity therefore serves the rodent’s self-protection and ensures its survival with this strategy.

Your hamster in the house is of course not exposed to these dangers, but the natural and instinctive behavior has not been lost despite domestication. The distinctive biorhythm of the small rodent cannot be simply bred away.

And that is also good!

A diurnal hamster – dream or reality?

In many forums around the topic hamster the question arises again and again whether there is also a day active breed. Others look for instructions to “re-educate” their hamster accordingly. As a reason, among other things, the nocturnal noise is also mentioned.

Since nature has intended it in such a way that a hamster carries out its activities of the night, exists since also no day-active race. All hamsters have the same day-night rhythm in common. Those who can not or only with difficulty come to terms with this, should better choose a guinea pig or rabbit as a suitable pet.

It is possible to retrain the hamster to be busier during the day, but this is not recommended. Ripping it out of its natural behavior patterns will harm the sensitive hamster and drastically shorten its life expectancy.

Suspicious noises in the night? – The hamster did it!

What is your hamster doing all night?

Surely you have asked yourself the same question and tried to classify the individual noises of the nocturnal hustle and bustle. Let’s go on a sonic hunt, so you can get to know your pet even better and maybe reduce or even eliminate one or the other noise.

By the way: Hamsters can dream of course and cause noises also thereby.

1: Nibbling on the bars

When your little rodent nibbles at the bars of the cage with his sharp little teeth, this is of course a very unpleasant noise for your ears.

If your hamster shows this behavior, it may indicate stress or boredom. To prevent it from becoming chronic, you should find and eliminate the cause as soon as possible.

Most of the time, it’s the cage size that causes your hamster to constantly nibble on the bars. He feels restricted in his freedom of movement and in this way tries to increase his space or even break out.

In order for your hamster to feel comfortable, a sufficiently large cage with opportunities for digging and other activities is necessary.

A good alternative to the classic metal cage and at the same time the best solution to the nibbling problem is a wooden enclosure with viewing windows or even a converted terrarium.

In addition, you can provide your hamster with suitable food, on which he has to nibble properly.

Both measures should keep him from nibbling. You will make your hamster’s life much more comfortable and you will free yourself from an annoying noise problem.

2: Activities in the wheel

Let’s move on to the next disturbing noise: “It goes round” in the truest sense of the word, because we are talking about the impeller.

The noise level depends to a large extent on the quality of the wheel. Here it is worthwhile to dig a little deeper into your pocket for a special impeller that turns particularly quietly.

3: Intrinsic noise

And last but not least, the hamster itself with its wide repertoire of sounds and its complex speech is not exactly a silent companion.

But what do the different expressions of your animal favorite actually mean? What does he want to tell you in each case?

In the following chapter, we will explain how you can become an expert in “hamster language”.
How to interpret the “hamster language” correctly

Your alarm bells should ring when the little animal squeaks. This is a sign of fear and is usually the case with newly acquired animals. Give the little rodent the necessary time to get used to the new and strange environment.

If the fear turns into aggression, this is expressed by hissing, growling or chattering teeth. If you hear such threatening sounds, it is best to leave your hamster alone as well. After a short time, he will realize that you mean him no harm.

The rodent makes a kind of sneezing sound when something unusual or new happens. He uses it as an outlet to discharge his excitement.

On the other hand, the hamster’s screaming goes through your spine when he is in a lot of pain, among other things.

We sincerely hope that you will never hear it!

On the other hand, you can rest easy when your hamster makes squeaking noises while going about its usual activities. After all, these little solitary creatures tend to talk to themselves.

If you make your hamster’s living conditions as species-appropriate as possible, taking into account his natural behavior, the noise level will be kept within limits.

The preceding tips and hints should help you with the successful implementation. Of course, a certain amount of noise cannot be completely avoided, but you should allow your hamster this.
Conclusion: Hamsters are nocturnal!

Hamsters are nocturnal animals. You should be aware of this fact before you purchase your little rodent.

With the right attitude, the right equipment and the right location (a hamster enclosure does not belong in the bedroom), you can certainly get used to the slightly different rhythm and have a lot of fun with the little ball of fur.