What goes at the bottom of a hamster cage?

Put 3-4 inches of bedding at the bottom of a hamster cage. Choose a hamster-safe bedding that is soft and absorbent to line the bottom of your cage. Recommended hamster bedding substrates include soft paper bedding, neutral wood shavings like aspen, or paper pellets. You can also put hay in there as an additional bedding and nesting material.

What is the difference between hamster litter and bedding?

The difference between hamster litter and bedding is that you put hamster litter in a litter box for elimination and bedding at the bottom of the cage for resting, digging and play. The substrates you can use as hamster litter are often the same as those used as bedding, but if your hamster is litter-trained, it is generally recommended that you use different substrates for bedding and litter purposes. This helps your hamster know where to go potty and where to relax and play.

Do hamsters need bedding and litter?

Hamsters do need bedding and litter, although you can just use bedding in your hamster cage if your small pet isn't litter-trained. If you do have a litter box in your hamster cage, it is usually recommended that you fill it with a different type of litter than you are using as bedding to avoid confusion about where to eliminate.