Before buying this little fluffy pet, there are many factors to consider. First, make sure that the family does not have allergies. Next is to think about the location of the future house for a hamster and, in fact, to acquire the animal itself. Positive moments of the purchase of such a pet, is, undoubtedly, children's joy and aesthetic pleasure. From a pedagogical point of view, the presence of an animal in the home certainly has a positive impact on the child, makes it more calm and develops a sense of responsibility and discipline.
Contents of hamsters at home
The hamster cage should be comfortable and of high quality, because this is the house of the animal in which it will spend most of its life. The minimum cell parameters for one individual should be at least 40 cm wide and 30 - in height. Internal equipment can be absolutely anything, but it is worth considering that this is a moving animal, which needs to climb, run and move. Therefore, it is worthwhile to equip the future house with various stairs, labyrinths, a wheel for running and other entertaining accessories.
Also an interesting solution is the purchase of a sleeping house, which is attached to the wall of the cage. There the animal can rest. It is important that it is spacious and comfortable, because it will need to be washed and cleaned. Proper arrangement of the house will have a beneficial effect on the livelihoods of the animal. When choosing litter, you should give preference to sawdust. They can be pressed, and sprinkled on top. This material absorbs moisture and odor well. Today you can buy such an important element as a toilet for a hamster, which consists of a tray and granules that absorb odor. This is a very convenient thing, because a small rodent can be trained to go to the toilet, which greatly simplifies the cleaning of the cage and the frequency of replacement of the litter.
Sports wheel and other equipment for entertainment must be selected according to the size of the animal. Separate and no less important will be the choice of trough and drinkers. Drinking water should be minimal, because not all hamsters like to drink water and can simply turn it over. This will lead to constant wetting of the litter and the development of microbes. In any case, it is necessary to change and wash the drinker daily. Feeding is worth buying in a pet store or making yourself, based on the size of the animal.
A hamster is a territorial pet, so do not keep 2 or more individuals in one cage. Mating male and female for mating can be no earlier than at 4 months of age. The optimal period is 4-6 months.
What do hamsters eat?
The diet of the animal is very important, because it is a guarantee of health and activity. At home, hamsters should not eat more than 1-2 times a day. Do not forget that this is a night animal whose peak of activity begins at night.