[Academic] Questionnaire on Hamster Enrichment and Hamster Balls (Hamster Owners/Carers of all breeds UK 18+)

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This survey is intended for those who own/care for a hamster (of all breeds) who are living in the UK and are aged 18 or over.

A foreword of how your data will be collected is included at the beginning of this survey questionnaire. Respondents are reminded that that they are free to withdraw from this survey at any time UP UNTIL THE POINT OF SUBMISSION. After submission, being that this is this is an anonymous questionnaire, it will be impossible to retrieve the answers you have submitted.

Questionnaire survey Hyperlink: harper-adams.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/hrp-dissertation-survey-assessing-the-public-perception-o-2

N.B This questionnaire officially opens today 12:00pm GMT. This questionnaire hyperlink will be available until the 5th of April 2022 at which point data collection using this questionnaire will end.

I've completed your questionnaire. I volunteer for an animal charity and am heavily involved in animal welfare. Regarding exercise balls, we never ever condone the use of Exercise Balls for any animal. They disorientate the animal and it can be covered in its own urine and faeces inside. I believe Germany has or is about to ban their use as they contravene animal welfare standards. Please let pets free roam.

@Annabelle69 Your answers to this questionnaire are very much appreciated Annabelle- thank you for your time. :)

I have done the survey, I am also in agreement with previous poster. Hamster balls are dangerous they can cause back injuries to hamsters.
They need to stop the sale of these along with small “cute” cages.

@Bobrosspaintbrush Many thanks for answering the questionnaire! Your input on this questionnaire is greatly appreciated!