There is also a very cute mouse among rodents, which is very popular among people, especially students and white-collar workers, that is hamster. So called hamster, because it likes to store food very much. But do you know how to raise hamsters?

The first thing to pay attention to is the growth environment of hamsters

(1) Temperature, the most suitable living temperature for hamsters is 20-28 ℃, and it must be ensured that the temperature change is not very large. If the temperature difference in a day is 10 degrees, it is extremely unfavorable for hamsters, because hamsters are very sensitive to temperature.

(2) Avoid direct sunlight. Unlike many animals, hamsters cannot be directly exposed to sunlight. If they are exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, abnormalities are likely to occur.

(3) Avoid being directly blown by the wind. Some people think that animals should be placed in a place directly blown by the wind, but hamsters cannot, but also pay attention to ventilation to ensure normal air convection.

(4) Keep away from TVs, computers, etc. Hamsters are also very sensitive to radiation and noisy environments. They can hear sound waves that humans cannot hear, so keep away from TVs, computers and other radiating electrical appliances.

Feeding of hamsters:

1. Food suitable for hamsters

Vegetable greens, Carrots, spinach, cucumber, cabbage, squash

Seeds sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts, pine nuts

Fruits apples, strawberries, cherries, etc.

Cereals Chicken feed, bird feed, wheat, corn, millet

Plant dandelion, kudzu, plantain

Animal protein beef, chicken, boiled egg protein , cheese, milk, yogurt, mealworms, barley worms

Of course, there are also special diets for hamsters on the market. However, even if you feed the diet, you should also pay attention to feeding some vegetables and fruits;

2. Food that is not suitable for hamsters

Some foods are not suitable for hamsters It is very harmful, such as chocolate, sweets, fresh milk, star fruit, irritating. Sex. Fruits and vegetables and so on.

3. The amount and frequency of feeding

Generally speaking, the amount of feeding a hamster is a small teaspoon, once a day in the morning and evening.

Fourth, when to change the water

This mainly depends on the water quality, you can see if it is turbid through the light, and if it is turbid, replace it.

[How to raise hamsters in summer and winter]

Summer and winter are two difficult seasons for hamsters to raise, and special attention should be paid in these two seasons Some points.

Summer

Hamsters are very afraid of heat, so when summer arrives, it is necessary to keep the indoor air circulation, and some people like to use air-conditioning, then pay attention Avoid excessive temperature difference; in addition, it is best not to take hamsters out in summer. If there is such a need, you can use some cooling equipment.

Winter

Hamsters are not very cold-resistant. Generally speaking, when the temperature is lower than 10 degrees, the hamster will appear similar to hibernation. Once the hamster appears In this case, the life expectancy will be reduced after waking up, so once you have to pay attention to keeping warm, it is best to lay more cloth and warm equipment in the warehouse.

【Supplies for hamster breeding】

Cages

Now there are specialized hamster breeding on the market Sometimes, the hamster will grab the wire and climb up, so there is a danger of falling, so the cage should not be very high, and the bottom of the cage should be covered with straw, hay, sawdust or thin newspaper strips. Some people say that you can use a 50 cm square tank to keep fish. In fact, this is also possible, but pay attention to ventilation, and you can use barbed wire as a cover.

Food bowls

Generally, the cages come with their own food bowls. Generally speaking, the food bowl should not be easily overturned, and the edge should not be too high, otherwise the hamster will have difficulty eating. Of course, you can also use some household items instead, such as glass ashtrays, small bowls, etc.

Drinking fountains

Drinking fountains, like food bowls, are generally self-contained. When purchasing, pay attention to testing for water leakage. Of course, you can also find them yourself. Use a small container instead, but never use a bowl, as hamsters can easily get wet and get sick from the cold.

Toilet

This is easy, just get a plastic box and put the cat litter in it, but take out the cake litter every day or replace it all Drop it, because hamsters also prefer cleanliness.

Bathing Room

Hamsters like to bathe in the cat litter of the toilet, but this is not very hygienic. You can make a special bathing room. Then put the bath sand. Of course, the bath sand needs to be disinfected in advance. The disinfection method is to wash it and then put it in the microwave to dry it.

Running wheels

Cages usually come with running wheels, because hamsters like to exercise very much, and normal exercise can make the hamster stronger and healthier.

Bedding material

Generally, wood chips are used as bedding material for rat cages, because it is relatively clean and easy to obtain; some people will use paper Mattress, you should pay attention at this time, do not use printed paper, ink is poisonous, and hamsters will be poisoned.

Molar/Molar Stick

I believe everyone knows that the teeth of hamsters will continue to grow, so it is necessary to use a molar stick to grind off the excessively long teeth, which is the same as that of ordinary mice of.

Cabin

Hamsters love to burrow, so you can give the hamster a cabin. As for the material, it doesn't matter which one.