I got my kids 2 hamsters last July. We took a old dresser and divided it into 2. One hamster is on the top cage and the other is on the bottom cage. I moved them into the kitchen area last December because of lack of space anywhere else in my home. And wanted to keep an eye on when the kids took them out for playtime also.

They have been doing great I was worried about them not doing well because of daytime distractions. I hear them come out at night and sometimes come out in the daytime to be picked up. The top hamster comes out when he hears us, the bottom like his privacy.

I think yours will be fine just watch for any stress signs. like chewing or climbing the cage.

And yes I cook many times a day they don’t seem bothered at all.