The influence of bedding depth on behaviour in golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) (2006)

Hauzenberger, A. R., Gebhardt-Henrich, S. G., Steiger, A.

Abstract

Hamsters kept with 10 cm deep bedding showed significantly more wire-gnawing and a higher running wheel activity than the hamsters in the other groups. In 80 cm deep bedding wire-gnawing was never observed.... All hamsters in 40 and 80 cm bedding constructed burrows which they occupied... Deep bedding which is appropriate for burrowing can be recommended for golden hamsters.