Having made a deliberate decision to get a hamster at home, you must first make sure that your household members are not allergic to animal fur, choose the right place of residence for the future pet and study the rules for caring for it.
The hamster is a rather picky animal, but still requires careful care and attentive attitude towards itself.
Pros and cons of keeping a hamster at home
Before you get a pet hamster, you need to familiarize yourself with its main characteristics.
A convenient feature of this animal is that it is kept without a similar individual, that is, the hamster does not have to have a mate. He feels great alone, unless, of course, you are going to start breeding them.
The benefits of breeding a hamster at home are:
- small fluid intake, in case of taking juicy foods;
- keep the room quiet;
- the main difference from cats and dogs is the absence of rancor and resentment;
- have a positive attitude towards children;
- occupy a fairly small area;
- easy to train;
- breed in captivity;
- unpretentious in eating.
- in winter, the hamster can hibernate, and when it wakes up, it requires more food;
- constant care of the cage in which the animal is kept is necessary;
- It is necessary to keep a hamster only in a terrarium, otherwise it can ruin things;
- a hamster can be aggressive towards people.
Keeping a hamster at home
Before getting a hamster, you need to carefully consider its habitat in the premises. A glass jar, aquarium or box will bring discomfort to the little resident.
For these purposes, it is wise to purchase a spacious iron cage (50 by 30 centimeters) with horizontal bars, the distance between which is not too wide so that the animal cannot get out of its home.
The resident needs to select additional special accessories for their new home:
- The bottom of the house must be filled with filler, which will help avoid unpleasant odors. It needs to be changed regularly, washing the cage thoroughly. The filler comes in pressed form and in granules. It is also wise to sprinkle some sawdust, which hamsters like to burrow into before going to bed.
- You need to place a couple of feeders in the cage: for natural food and for dry food.
- It is wise to hang a special drinking bowl for small animals on the bars of the house, the water from which will not flow out on its own.
- A running wheel will help an active animal spend time without being bored.
- To periodically sharpen sharp teeth, a mineral pebble is placed in the cage.
- The pet will choose the corner for the toilet itself; the toilet must be regularly replaced with fresh flooring.
Cute pictures of hamsters that will make you smile
Hamsters are one of the few cute pets that can fit in your hand. They are small, fluffy bundles with chubby cheeks and awkward butts, and overall just adorable individuals! And it's so fun to watch them explore their little world!
I can hardly contain my excitement!
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I'm so glad I have this delicious pumpkin seed and I just can't hide it! Hmmm... I wonder how long I can keep it in my cute hamster cheeks?!
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I'm pretty sure I could pack a little more into my cheeks
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Although I technically don't need to save food for a rainy day because I'm a pet, I do because my cheeks are extremely elastic and can almost triple in size!
Surprise!
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I love cardboard boxes. I can chew them and play with them, or you can poke some holes in the box and create a fun playhouse for me. I'll be busy all night while you sleep!
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BEAPHAR Care+ food for hamsters
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Waka High Quality “Cute Rodent” mixed vegetables for hamsters
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Am I a teddy bear or a hamster?
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Did your heart melt a little looking at my photo? We long-haired Syrian hamsters are commonly known as teddy bear hamsters!
I'm spying on a treat!
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I'm not sure if you're just trying to take another cute hamster photo for Instagram or if you have a juicy strawberry for me, but I'm not going anywhere until I find out. (I hope it's strawberry.)
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I think I ate too much
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I seem to be stuck like a turtle. Can you give me a little push and turn me over?
Hamster hangover
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All that noise you heard last night? Yep, it was me. As a nocturnal creature, I throw parties after you go to bed.
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Food “Zveryushki” for hamsters 450g
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I'm telling you, it wasn't me!
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Yes, I escaped the cage. Yes, you found me in the storeroom. Yes, I was in a granola box. But that doesn't mean I ate it! No, you can't check my cheeks without a warrant!
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Don't tell me the cat is right behind me?!
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Crap! I can't go anywhere, the neighbor's cat is always following me. Quickly return me to the cage! Some pets will never be friends with each other.
Do I look like a thief?
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Why are you looking at me like that? I didn't take your snacks. I love you so much. Look at my cute face and my cute eyes. Seriously, do I look like a thief?
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ZOOMIR Animals “Two sticks” for hamsters Fruits + berries
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Prayer before bed
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Dear God, please bless my mom and dad. Thanks for my pumpkin seeds and new exercise ball. And please keep me away from the curious cat who gets too close to my cage and has bad breath. Amen.
Van Gogh Chippy is the friendliest chipmunk in the world!
Don't wake a sleeping hamster
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You might be ready to grab me for cuddles and playtime after breakfast, but I'm nocturnal and sleep all day. Come back later because I'm a real party animal when it comes to nightlife.
Wherever it suits me, that's where I sit
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Good morning. You know I'm partial to small and cozy spaces. I think you'll have to find another cup!
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Ferplast Wooden pieces for hamsters
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Ferplast Pipe-bend for hamsters TUBE 90 deg/f6
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Tea for two
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Hi my love. Can we have some tea here? Could you please bring some more scones and another cup? No, I don't know where it went. But you can look into her cheeks if you want.
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I'll start training on Monday
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I had good intentions, but then I found these delicious seeds and couldn't stop eating them. Then, of course, I felt bloated and guilty and fell asleep. And I will start a new life on Monday!
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Pet hamster diet
If you still decide to get a pet, you need to know what a hamster eats several times a day. Since this animal is active at night, select the most high-calorie foods for its evening meal. To avoid poisoning, do not feed him excessively watery food (watermelon, melon, cucumber, etc.).
Approximately once a day you need to give your pet a special food made from a mixture of grains, the range of which is offered by specialized pet stores for animals.
The hamster usually determines the norm for one meal without anyone's help, but food must be constantly present, as well as the presence of fresh water. Don't forget to make sure your pet drinks enough throughout the day, this is a vital condition for hamsters!
Approximate diet for a domestic hamster:
- Vegetables and fruits, pitted.
- Potato.
- Grain mixture.
- Lean cooked meat.
- Seeds and nuts in small portions.
- Vitamin complex.
It is highly undesirable to feed your animal garlic and onions, citrus fruits and tropical foods.
Features of the cheek pouches
The cheek pouches of hamsters are organs that are located in the oral cavity near the teeth. Thanks to them, the animal transfers a huge amount of food to the hiding place. The pet has no need to store food, but the owners are amused by a rodent with big cheeks.
Thanks to the bags, the animal makes provisions for the winter. Hamsters are small creatures and it takes a long time to carry food with their paws, so they use their cheeks. But nature does not intend the fact that one day hamsters will become domesticated and the need to store food will disappear and their diet will change.
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