Did you give in to the child's persuasion and decided to have a hamster? It's great! But before you let this hairy creature into your life, you should familiarize yourself with some rules.
How to choose
When buying a hamster, keep your pet's fur clean and damp. There should be no receding hairline. Clean and shiny eyes are a sign of a rodent's health.
Conditions of detention
Hamsters are unpretentious and feel great in a cage. They are easy to feed and keep clean. This animal will forgive its owners for those mistakes that would lead to the death of a more gentle animal.
The cage should be all metal, as the hamster will gnaw through the wood. Pour thyrsu onto the pallet. Put different boxes, twigs in the cage. They are needed to grind constantly growing teeth. Small pellets, pebbles, a wheel, etc. will bring pleasure to the animal.
The activity of a hamster's life depends on the variety of the interior of the cage. Change the environment often. This will make the pet move more and protect it from obesity, ensure a long life for the animal.
Take care of the material for the nest. Cotton wool and rags are suitable for adults. But the born cubs can get confused in them. In this case, it is better to use hay or paper.
Feeding
Seeds, berries, insects, greens are the hamster's natural food. Basic rules: do not overfeed animals in captivity, food should be fresh and varied.
Feeding hamsters in captivity is easy. They can eat a variety of cereals and grains. Do not disdain porridge, bread, root crops. They will enjoy boiled meat, hay, and fruits with pleasure.
The hamster will tell you the right amount of food himself. He will fill his cheeks with the remains of food, take the supplies to the nest.
