The taboos in hamster breeding mainly include the following aspects:
Food and Water Taboos
1. Don't feed human food: Hamsters need specialized hamster food. You shouldn't casually feed them human food, especially processed food, as these may contain ingredients that are harmful to hamsters.
2. Avoid frequent feeding of high-calorie food: Such as sunflower seeds. Frequent feeding can lead to obesity in hamsters and may even cause health problems like diabetes.
3. Ensure clean water: Hamsters are animals with a very fast water metabolism. It's necessary to ensure sufficient and clean water. Clean boiled water or the drinking water from specialized water dispensers should be provided, and it should be replaced regularly.
Living Environment Taboos
1. Avoid direct sunlight: Hamsters can't be exposed to direct sunlight and need to be placed in a shady place to avoid heatstroke. The temperature of the breeding environment should be controlled between 20 and 28 degrees Celsius to ensure a suitable temperature for the hamsters' living environment.
2. The space shouldn't be too small: Hamsters need enough space to move around. A cage that is too small will affect their health. A moderately sized cage should be chosen, and it should be made of durable materials and be easy to clean.
3. Don't keep them in groups: Hamsters are solitary animals. Keeping them in groups may lead to fights and injuries. They should be kept one hamster per cage.
4. Control humidity: The humidity of the breeding environment shouldn't be too high. Keeping it dry is beneficial to the health of hamsters.
Daily Care Taboos
1. Don't wash them with water: Hamsters can't take a bath with water. Special hamster bath sand should be used to keep them clean.
2. Clean regularly: Cages should be cleaned regularly, bedding should be changed, and water dispensers should be washed to ensure a clean and hygienic environment.
3. Avoid direct blowing by electric fans: Direct blowing by electric fans will make hamsters catch cold easily.
Other Taboos
1. Avoid inbreeding: To avoid genetic problems, inbreeding must be avoided when raising hamsters.
2. Pay attention to disease prevention: When raising hamsters, great importance should be attached to disease prevention. Their physical conditions should be checked regularly, and problems should be dealt with promptly when found.
3. Don't lack patience and love: Raising hamsters requires a lot of our patience and love. We should pay attention to their living habits, health conditions, etc., and adjust the breeding methods in a timely manner.
In conclusion, following the above taboos in hamster breeding can provide a healthy and comfortable living environment for hamsters and help them grow up healthily and happily.