Old husbandhamster is actually an alias for desert dwarf hamster, it is not only all pets are the smallest hamsters, the fastest among them, and have the longest lifespan among hamsters. A kind of longevity, which can live for about three to three and a half years.

Because of the smallest stature, with yellow or tan fur, white beard and eyebrows, round ears, and appearance like an old grandfather, he is commonly known as the old man. They are not suitable for those who like to play with pet hamsters. The body size is very small and can easily get out of the gap of the cage, so the choice of the cage must be carefully considered. Because of their size and speed, they are best suited for people who prefer to watch their pets rather than play with them.

Chinese name: Desert dwarf hamster

Alternative name: Old male hamster, Xiao Baolu

Kingdom: Animal Kingdom

Gate: Notochord Animal phylum

Class: Mammalia

Order: Rodentia

Family: Hamsteridae

Subfamily: Hamster subfamily 

Genus: Pygmy hamster

Species: Robrowski

Distribution area: Mongolia, Xinjiang, Heilongjiang, Russia

Reproduction : Viviparous

Old manHamster's appearance is just as cute as its name, it is the smallest kind of hamster, it is small and exquisite, its body length is only 4cm in adulthood about. The weight is about 40 grams.

The old man's hamster's fur is yellowish, with white beard and white eyebrows, round ears, and he feels like an old grandpa, so he is called the old man's hamster.

The old male hamster has black eyes, white eyebrows, a white beard, and occasionally one or two black beards. The beard is thin and long. The hair is thick and dense, with no topline. The back hair is orange-yellow, and the base of the back hair is black. The body is prone to oil. The fur on the belly is white.

Old manThe hamster is not only small, but also very timid. Therefore, special care should be taken not to frighten it in a captive breeding environment. Easier to get started. So what do we need to know about raising this hamster at home?

The   old male hamster is different from other PetCharacteristics of hamsters:

1. They are naturally timid and cannot get close to people unless they are frequently trained since childhood.

2. The body loves to produce oil, so it is necessary to take frequent baths with bath sand.

3. Living in groups, adults of the same sex have a high chance of being caged together, but don’t be caged easily, because the high rate of cage-coupling is completely based on field data, and domestic hamsters are very dangerous.

They are easily frightened and shy but curious. They are social animals and usually sleep together. They are not suitable for families with young children. They are the fastest hamsters in the world. They are obviously also not suitable for people who like to play with pet hamsters. The size of the body is only the size of the thumb and can easily get out of the gap of the cage, so the choice of the cage must be carefully considered. Because of their size and speed, they are best suited for people who prefer to watch their pets rather than play with them.

usually home-raised husbandshamster or at Pets bought in the market or adopted at the homes of relatives and friends. The husband hamster who has just been brought home will be a little unfamiliar with the new environment and will not be able to adapt to it for a while. So how should we take care of them at this time? How should we feed them?

1. Feeding schedule

Let him first on the first day Get used to the new environment and don't harass him at all.

On the second day, you can eat directly with your hands and talk to him softly. Let him get used to your voice and smell.

On the 3rd to 5th day, try to lift him directly with your hands.

From 6 to 14 days, you can take him out and put him on the table, then gently stroke his back with your fingers.

You can take him out to play after the 14th day.

2. Edible food

1. Insects (such as mealworms)

2. Vegetables

3. Green vegetables (such as Qingjiang vegetables), carrots, and squash (green and yellow vegetables are preferred)

The water that the mice drink should be boiled water after cooling or purified water Wait! Be absolutely clean.

4. Seeds

Normal whole grains (can be used as staple food but with other nutritious foods), sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts, (don't give too much)

It should be noted here that the fat content of sunflower seeds is high, and eating too much will cause obesity, partial eclipse, malnutrition and other problems. Therefore, sunflower seeds can only be used as snacks or as a non-essential product to enhance feelings. Feed too much, at most one or two per meal. However, if it is in winter, you can give the mice more heat to get through the cold winter.

5.   Dried fruits

Feed for chickens, feed for doves, feed for small birds, wheat, corn, millet

7. Plants

Clover, dandelion, kudzu, plantain Grass

8. Animal protein

Beef, chicken, boiled egg protein, cheese, milk, yogurt, bugs, petsfishdried

3. Attention: Harmful food

1. Fruits

Almonds, plums, pipa, peaches, water peaches, apple seeds (can cause heart palsy, gastrointestinal disorders, dyspnea)

2. Vegetables

Leaves and stems of onions, green onions (which can destroy blood components), garlic, ginger, leeks, celery (too irritating), tomatoes and potatoes

3. Plants

Daffodils, tulips, morning glory, rhododendron, orchid, calamus, hyacinth, fern, cyclamen, hydrangea, platycodon, fern, airy

4. Inedible food

1. Human snacks, biscuits, chocolate, coffee (these two foods can cause heart palsy), and alcohol.

2. The food that people eat, after cooking, is too oily and salty for the rat, which is very harmful to health, especially the meat dishes or other oily snacks should not be eaten by the rat!!