Hamster won't chew DIY toys? What safe options can I buy or make?

It is very difficult for us to recommend products when we don't know what is available to you in your country. Here in the US we would recommend products like these: ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/kaytee-timothy-hay-baked-apple-small-animal-treats ) ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/oxbow-15-oz-oxbow-alfalfa-hay ) ( ) I don't think dog biscuits are the best option.

These are 2 that come to mind: Yucca chew toy and: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TS23RW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004TS23RW&linkCode=as2&tag=bunnyproof-20&linkId=OZ2MKIMRE7JMMLEW Corn carrots: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TWM1JPM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00TWM1JPM&linkCode=as2&tag=bunnyproof-20&linkId=ZHJC44L5FPPKYCXG

Thanks for reaching out about Clubs. Many of the commercially available products are fine but individual likes are different for rats. Wooden toys are good for chewing but can be unappetizing to rats. You can try making your own by purchasing untreated pine blocks, and panting/soaking for a few hours in a beef broth, to make appealing. Good luck.

There are a variety of creative ideas for Rat toys/enrichment that can be made from many things that are commonly laying around the house. Below are a couple of links with some great ideas and information about rat enrichment. https://www.dapper.com.au/toys.htm http://www.afrma.org/enviroenrich.htm I hope that helps and all is well with Yuki.

As long as the toys are "hamster safe", there is no cause for concern. Hamsters are burrowers. They like to dig through and under bedding. You can use aspen shavings or recycled paper bedding. Do not use pine or cedar shavings.

Thanks for reaching out about Remy. Plants must be non toxic, including stems, leaves and root. Soil could also be a problem, as contains bacteria and needs to be potted and watered. Wood used to build toys and the cage, must also be non-toxic and aromatic. Even if non-toxic, wood can easily be chewed, is porous and therefore difficult to disinfection. That is why wood is not recommended to build cages. Good luck.

It may be stress or boredom. Hamsters need to chew to keep their teeth filed down. Provide a variety of chew toys and hides to keep her busy. A wheel is good for exercise as are tunnels that she can move through.