Welcome to Our Rodent Care Hub: Your Guide to Better Rodent Welfare
Rodents are intelligent, curious, and active animals with complex needs that vary between species. Caring for them properly means more than food and shelter — it means understanding and meeting all five of their welfare needs.
Here you’ll find trusted, welfare-based guidance designed to support better care and informed decision-making. Our Rodent Care Hub is currently being developed, and we’re building species-specific resources carefully and gradually, focusing on the areas where welfare is most commonly compromised.
Explore our care topics below to learn about the essentials of rodent care — from creating appropriate, enriching environments to understanding diet, behaviour, companionship, and health. New resources will continue to be added as each section is completed.
How Much Space Do Hamsters Really Need? – Learn why space is a core part of hamster welfare and how enclosure size, depth, and layout affect behaviour and stress. This clear, evidence-led guide explains modern space recommendations (including the 100cm × 50cm × 50cm minimum), why floor space matters, and what good hamster housing looks like in everyday homes.
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