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New hamster parents often panic: 'Why does my hamster sleep ALL day — is something wrong?' 🐹 Relax — hamsters are nocturnal, so daytime snoozing in their little nest is totally normal. Come evening, they wake up ready to run the wheel, dig, and explore. It's not a health issue, just their natural rhythm. Just keep their cage quiet and shaded during the day so they can rest well. Only worry if they're skipping meals or seem sluggish even when awake.

What breed of hamster do you have? What time of night is your hamster most active? 🌙

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