dust bath/ potty

Question
I bought a hamster loo for my syrian hamster and she does use it but she also seems to be using it for a dust bath as well, should i put a dust bath in for her. I have chinchillas is the sand for the bath the same

Answer
Hi Karen

Some hamsters seem to get the hang of the 'loo' whereas others do like to use it as a bath.  The best way I have found for them to use a hamster loo is to hold back some of their used woodchip -then clean out the cage thoroughly and put this used woodchip into the loo - this way when they are returned to their cage the only scent is in their loo.  Most times this encourages them to use it as a loo rather than a bath. Also make sure it is in the corner that they usually use as their loo. Some hamsters do love having a dust bath - the chinchilla sand is recommended for this.

Regards