Dwarf Hamster Info And Care Tips?
Hi,
I have a lot of experience with syrian hamsters but I'm getting a pair of dwarf hamsters soon!! And im not quite sure if its the same principle of care as syrians or not?? Please could you help. Is the diet the same? Is handling the same? Basically could you give me an idiots guide to dwarf hamsters. Thankss
PS: Is this cage okay for two dwarf hamsters?
http://www.petsathome.com/find/category-is-6+small+pets/breed-is-dwarf_hamster/product-is-24231
Thank Youu
Lucii
The Different Kinds of Dwarf Hamsters
Believe it or not, there are different breeds of hamsters that fall into the "dwarf" classification.
The Russian Dwarf Hamster comes in different color varieties and will get to about 3-4 inches long. They come in the usual short-haired form or in a Fancy form with a satiny, glossier coat.
The Roborovskii Dwarf Hamster (aka "Robo Dwarf") are smaller than the other breeds (around 2 inches long) and can be a sandy/tan color with a while belly and cute white patches above the eyes.
The Chinese Dwarf Hamster is not a true dwarf but is sometimes classified as such. They get to about 4-5 inches long and have a black back stripe and grey/brown fur. (Some states do not allow Chinese Hamsters as pets)
Dwarf Hamster Cages
Providing a good living space for your furry friends
Hamsters are very active (some breeds more than others) and need plenty of space to run around. Having activity centers (wheels) and toys will keep them busy and make them fun to watch as well.
Some hamster species are better jumpers than others, so it's important to have a secure habitat that they can't hop out of and get loose and into harm's way!
Depending on the species, you may be able to have more than one hamster in your habitat and then it's even more important to give them enough room to run around without getting competitive for favorite sleep and play spaces.
Dwarf Hamster Food
What do they consider good eats?
It's important for your dwarf hamster to have access to plenty of fresh, properly formulated hamster food. They have a high metabolism and can munch down lots of chow as they run around doing their daily activity!
It's also find to supplement with small amounts of yummy fresh treats like broccoli, carrots and most veggies that are not over-ripe (remember, they like to use their teeth!).
Make sure any uneaten treats are removed regularly so they don't go bad (ick!).
Don't forget the fresh water either...one of those little bottles with the tube is great, and be sure to change it regularly so they're drinking clean, fresh waterThis hammy's care is very much the same care as the other types of dwarf hamster breeds. Consider their size, when setting up their home and purchasing supplies. an aquarium that is 10 gallon or larger can be a suitable home for one or two with a breathable lid.
When outfitting your dwarf hamsters home with an exercise wheel is very important for your pet as they like to move about and travel. A wheel that is gaged to their size that is solid without rungs is ideal. Robo's have been clocked at traveling up to 5 kilometers in a single evenings exercise.
If you chose to house more than one dwarf hamster together it is best if they have known each other from birth and have remained living together. They will tend to be more tolerant of each other. Often it's the lack of space and available food that causes stress and fights to break out. Provide your pets with ample room and each with a hiding place of their own. That way should a fight break out, they have a place to go hide in. If fighting persists, it's best to separate them, so have a back up cage, just in case!
They also enjoy having baths, not the kind of bath with water however! A sand bath. They like to roll around in the chinchilla sand as it helps clean the oil off of their coats. Your pet will appreciate a bowl or container, filled with chinchilla sand and ample enough room to have a good roll around in.
As they are gnawing animals they will require wooden chew toys. You can obtain unstained and untreated wooden chew blocks from the pet store. Please try and avoid using exercise balls as they can become stressed by feeling trapped inside and overheated.
Roborovskii hamsters are instinctive burrowing animals, and will benefit and enjoy having bedding about 2 inches in depth scattered all over their cage floor. They will move about the bedding to suit themselves. When purchasing bedding or substrate as it's sometimes called, be sure it isn't cedar based as it can cause your hammy to become ill. Change the bedding and clean the cage once a week and if two or more are living together it will require changing more often.
Proper nutrition plays an important role in your pet's health, reproductive and life span. By providing your pet with pellets made for dwarf hamsters, fresh water, occasional veggies and avoiding processed food and junk food will benefit your pet.
That cage you are using is a great choice
Hope I helped, Aubree
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