Hamsters are relatively easy to raise, but some details need to be noted. Hamsters have a relatively short lifespan, usually only living for about three years. Hamsters are nocturnal animals and like to be active at night. Therefore, when raising them, this habit of theirs should be taken into account and they should not be disturbed during the day. In addition, hamsters have the habit of storing food, so when feeding them, it is advisable to offer small amounts of food frequently rather than giving too much food at once.
Scientific Breeding Methods
Environment Arrangement:
The bottom of the cage can be paved with wheat straw, hay, sawdust or thin strips of newspaper, etc.
The nest box can be made of wood or paper, etc., and paved with hay, sawdust, rags, etc.
The water trough should be kept dry and have enough depth, and a large amount of cage bedding materials such as wheat straw and hay that allow the hamsters to dive into should be placed in it.
Diet Management:
Hamsters are omnivorous animals, mainly feeding on nuts and green fodder.
When feeding, offer small amounts of food frequently to avoid giving too much food at once and prevent spoilage.
Provide some branches for them to gnaw on to prevent their teeth from growing too long.
Health Care:
Hamsters like quiet and dark environments. Avoid frequent changes of the environment to prevent stress.
Regularly check the health status of the hamsters, such as whether their noses are clean and whether the food has spoiled, etc.
Avoid feeding hamsters with human food, and it is prohibited to wash their bodies with water.
Common Problems and Solutions
Environment Problems:
Hamsters like quiet and dark environments. Avoid long-term lack of hiding places and frequent human traffic.
When raising them in the same cage, pay attention to the differences in strength to avoid fighting and food snatching.
Diet Problems:
Avoid feeding too much food at once to prevent spoilage.
Provide a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, sources of protein, etc.
Health Problems:
Regularly check the health status of the hamsters, such as whether their noses are clean and whether the food has spoiled, etc.
Pay attention to the mood changes of the hamsters to avoid health problems caused by excessive stress.