Pip
Hamster
🎂 7 months old
🏠 Home since Oct 2025
Also known as: Pippa, The Menace
High energy Determined Hard to please
A very demanding female hamster who wasn't satisfied with standard care. She's got a lot of energy and strong opinions about her cage layout.
📚 Series & Journeys
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I think it might actually be helping
Jan 15, 2026 • My Hamster is Still Stressed
Two nights of silence! The new routine seems to be working. Pip is digging instead of chewing and I'm so relieved.
Trying out-of-cage time and scatter feeding
Jan 10, 2026 • My Hamster is Still Stressed
Set up a playpen for Pip and ditched the food bowl. Trying to give her more enrichment to burn off energy.
Maybe her cage still isn't big enough
Jan 4, 2026 • My Hamster is Still Stressed
Deep diving into hamster research. Apparently females need massive space. Can't afford another cage so looking for other options.
What am I doing wrong with my hamster?
Jan 1, 2026 • My Hamster is Still Stressed
I upgraded Pip's cage with everything recommended, but she's still chewing the bars and hurting herself. Feeling defeated.