tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76402329437160202642024-03-13T15:01:42.346-07:00Hamster Care and AdviceAlbu Cristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12572011954909915115noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640232943716020264.post-35958826920160605542012-04-09T14:05:00.000-07:002012-04-09T14:13:42.664-07:00Syrian Hamster - Feeding and care<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A pet </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">syrian hamster's diet</span></b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> should be composed mainly of grains and seeds, although he likes and needs more vegetables and fruit than most other hamsters. They very well like carrots and apples, but do not...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">feed them any citrus such as oranges, lemons or grapefruit. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fresh water will be provided at your discretion from ceramic bowls or trough with a waterer that you find in petshops.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><span style="color: #444444;">The Syrian hamster is </span><b><span style="color: #38761d;">omnivorous</span></b><span style="color: #444444;">. This means that besides</span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> the vegetarian diet, they consume small amounts of meat or insects. The hamster's stomach has two compartments that facilitate digestion of solids. Despite the complexity of their organic systems, hamsters can eat their own feces as a way to double digestion of food, as to be able to process completely. This usually is not a specific behavior to hamsters, but also met on rabbits and guinea pigs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Also, be sure that you have a cage with strong metal bars trough which the Syrian hamster can't chew, but avoid those ones of cedar or pine because they contain oils that can cause severe health problems. Twigs of willow or hazel, not painted or treated with pesticides or other chemical substances can be used with no problems. Vitamin supplements are equally important. They can be administered in drinking water or may be provided in the form of mineral pills that you can put in the cage.</span></span></div>
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Features</span></b><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) reach maturity at 17-18cm long, weighing 200g and their usual lifespan is 3 years. They have a very short tail. In the wild, their original color is brown gold- but raised in captivity two hybrid categories formed: "agouti" (still preserving original brand) and "Self". "Agouti" presents a variety of colors such as: gold, cinnamon, rust, dark gray, light gray, silver gray, yellow. "Self" typically shows different...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">colors: cream, white, black, smoky. Syrian hamsters usually have short hair but there are varieties with long hair or no hair.</span><br /><br /><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Syrian hamsters are nocturnal</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> and spend a lot much of the day sleeping. They may be angry if they are awoken during the day. They are solitary animals and must always be kept individually in cages because after the age of 8-10 weeks they will fight each other. These conflicts can often result in serious injury or even death. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">Hamsters reach their maturity at an age of 3 to 6 weeks and cease to reproduce after the age of 12-14 months.Females come into estrus every 4 days, so pregnancies are unavoidable if a pair is housed in the same cage!</span><br /><br /></span></div>Albu Cristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12572011954909915115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640232943716020264.post-91811912425077903722012-04-09T13:24:00.000-07:002012-04-09T13:24:15.407-07:00Hamster fight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;">What if my hamsters fight?</span></b><br /><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Syrian hamsters</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> are solitary animals! It's very important that all owners and lovers of hamsters should know and remember! Syrian hamsters are territorial animals with strong instincts to defend the space where they live. They should ALWAYS live by themselves, otherwise they'll fight to the death. Female and male will tolerate each other only during the mating season and must be...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Dwarf hamsters</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> are more social animals than Syrian hamsters and they are generally housed in pairs or colonies. However, even in their case you must show great care in forming these colonies and supervise them to observe any conflicts. Ideal colonies should consist of one male and several females. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Roborovski Hamster's </span><b><span style="color: #38761d;">diet</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> in nature consists of various seeds and small insects. In captivity their diet is similar to other species. You can give them special mixes of petshopuri seeds, but also foods like: wheat, barley, oats, rye, corn, millet, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, peanuts, walnuts, alfalfa, carrots, beets, peas, banana, carob, apple, carrot, celery, broccoli, cucumber, zucchini, spinach and parsley. Fruits and vegetables are...</span></span><div>
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<b><span style="color: #38761d;">The Roborovski Hamster</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> - Phodopus roborovskii - also called robo's were discovered by Lt. Vsevolod Roborovski during an expedition made in June 1894. Roborovski Hamsters were first studied in captivity just over a decade by Satunin in 1903. They were first imported England in 1960 by The London Zoo. Currently are common in pet stores almost everyone.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Roborovski Hamsters can be found in the wild steppe areas near the Gobi desert across Mongolia and northern China. They very well adapted to the steppe climate, ergo they are extremely effective in the water consumption and extraction from existing vegetation. In their natural habitat they live in burrows formed by deep tunnels 60 cm to 2 m below ground.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Roborovski hamsters are the smallest of hamsters commonly kept as pets. They are born measuring 4-5cm and weigh 22-28g. The distinguishing features are white eyebrows and lack dorsal stripes present in all other species of dwarf hamsters. They live on average three yearsr. Roborovski hamsters' fur is gray-brown with white belly. Recently, a mutation occurred that gave rise to so-called white </span>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Rborovski Hamsters are generally shy and timid but very active and curious. They also are not noisy as other species of hamsters, which squeak and make a ruckus. To be domesticated, they must be used with human contant from birth. This may require patience and time invested by the caregiver. It's better not to make sudden gestures or loud noises when you manipulate them. A </span>
<span style="color: #444444;">scared</span> <span style="color: #444444;">hamster can panic and can jump out of your hand, iregardless of the distance to the ground and it's very hard to catch, being extremely small and fast.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Roborovski hamsters love </span><b><span style="color: #38761d;">life in the colony</span></b><span style="color: #444444;">. Yet they are extremely territorial and can fight to the death if they come from different colonies. In the cage or aquarium they will play, eat and will sleep in the same place without problems. They are excellent pets for those who want to have fun watching them. Also they are appreciated because of the ease of wich you can care for them. However due to their very small size Roborovski hamsters are not suitable for children.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Although</span><b><span style="color: #38761d;"> nocturnal</span></b><span style="color: #444444;">, they are more active during the day than Syrian hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus). But bear in mind not to leave the cage under the sunlight, a shady spot being indicated. Like most small animals, Roborovski hamsters do not see red light. Therefore a red light bulb placed above the aquarium will provide the opportunity to watch their fascinating behavior at night. Roborovski Hamsters can run up to 20 miles (32km) per night in about 8 hours and half. Like the rest of hamsters, Roborovski hamsters have very poor eye-sight but the smell is highly developed, and mark their territory using specially adapted glands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Their diet in nature consists of various grains, seeds and vegetables. In captivity their food is similar to other species.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Taking care of the Campbell Hamster is similar to how you would treat other species of hamsters. But you must take great care in arranging the cage, because they are very small and can "escape" very easy. Ideally, choose an aquarium instead of a cage with bars.</span></span></div>Albu Cristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12572011954909915115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640232943716020264.post-76905940550111248622012-04-08T13:49:00.001-07:002012-04-09T10:28:23.044-07:00Dwarf Hamsters - feeding and care<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">In the wild, dwarf hamsters eat a variety of grains, seeds and vegetables. In captivity, hamster food will consist of mixtures of seeds and grains, concentrated form of pellets, dried vegetables, plus small amounts of nuts and sunflower seeds. Fruits and vegetables are very popular with hamsters but taken in excess can create digestive problems and stomach upset. Therefore they should be given in moderation and small portions. Vegetables...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Russian dwarf hamsters, like all rodents, have incisor teeth that grow throughout life. They should therefore always be chewing something. For this purpose youe can provide twigs, dry dog biscuits or mineral blocks in stores.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Dwarf Hamsters are crepuscular animals: very active morning at dawn and at dusk, after sunset. Although they are famous because of outbursts of energy during the day. Generally it's a good ideea not to wake them up or bother them during the day.</span> <span style="color: #444444;"><br />Unlike Syrian hamsters, dwarf hamsters are sociable and can be kept in pairs or colonies. If the hamsters are introduced at an early age, generally less than eight weeks, they will be happy to coexist in the same sex or mixed groups. Campbell hamsters are rather noisy and spend most of the time at play, so do not be alarmed if you hear </span>
<span style="color: #444444;">a lot of squeaks or beats</span> <span style="color: #444444;">in the cage . They must be kept in aquariums or cages with the bars very close together because they can easily slip through the bars of normal cages.<br /><br />For their growth in captivity it is recommended that dry shavings litter contains no aromatic oils. Don't ever use cedar shavings because it's toxic. The shavings can cause itching, sneezing and allergic reactions. Pine shavings are also to be avoided. Tank also can be furnished with tubes from toilet paper, cardboard egg casing, wooden bridges, special trade houses. The </span>
<span style="color: #444444;">hamster wheel</span> is v<span style="color: #444444;">ery important for burning energy, and the chips and water must be changed regularly.<br /><br />Many breeders believe that chinchilla sand baths are beneficial. Dwarf hamster must regularly bathe in sand or dust of volcanic origin (which is marketed as "chinchilla sand") in order to remove sebum and moisture that gathers in their fur. Sand baths helps keep fur clean, shiny and elastic. </span><span style="color: #38761d;">Hamsters must not bathe in water</span><span style="color: #444444;"> because water removes oils from skin and fur. Without these oils hamster can die of pneumony.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In terms of color there are 6 basic colors of the Campbell </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">hamster</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">• Agouti (wild gray brown color with white belly and black eyes)</span><br /><span style="color: #444444;">• Silver (shades of cinnamon or sandy with white belly and red eyes)</span><br /><span style="color: #444444;">• Silver with black eyes (brownish orange with white belly and black eyes)</span><br /><span style="color: #444444;">• Albino (white with red eyes)</span><br /><span style="color: #444444;">• Opal (blue gray with white belly and red eyes)</span><br /><span style="color: #444444;">• Black (black all over with black eyes)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">After crossbreeding copies can be obtained with different color combinations of colors and patterns (spotted, collared, marble, platinum).</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you buy from a hamster breeder it's more likely that the animal has already been used to manipulations and thus may be easier to tame. But with patience and affection you can manage to get close to any hamster, be it a youngling or an adult who was not accustomed to frequent contact with people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">1.</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> After purchasing your hamster give it 1-2 days to accommodate the new "home". Then, for a few days spend more time around its cage, speaking softly so that it gets used to your voice.Never attempt to touch or make sudden movements near the hamster because that will scare it. Also, put the hamster cage in a quiet room, free of noise. During this time, leave the hamster inside the cage.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">2.</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> After the animal gets used to the new environment and also with your presence, try and give it a little treat through the bars of the cage. You can use a sliced raisin, sunflower seeds or bits of dried fruit. Remember to limit yourself to small amounts! If at first, he refuses to come near, let the treat in the cage, the hamster will soon learn that you bring it food and become more courageous. Ideal is to sit down beside the animal cage so that it will not perceive you as a threat. Do not make sudden movements but talk softly and calmly.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><b><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">3.</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> If you managed to get them to come get the treat from you hand, it means that your hamster got used to it and now you can try to open the cage door and put your hand inside. So, put your hand in the cage and wait for the animal to approach. Hamsters are very curious and will eventually close in. Do not move your hand! Give it time to come to you, do not push! Be patient and eventually it will overcome fear and will come to inspect your hand and eat a snack.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Other foods:</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> boiled rice, boiled eggs, pasta, bread dry.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">IMPORTANT!</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> Avoid citrus fruits: lemons, oranges, grapefruit, etc.., because they contain vitamin C, which is not healthy for the digestive system of the hamster! </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">For hamster food it's better to use a small bowl or saucer - the amount of food sufficient for one hamster per day usually fits smoothly into a spoon - do not put more than needed because the result will not be a satiated hamster, but a dirtier cage! In addition, hamsters have a habit to make deposits of food in their cage, that alter (especially during summer) and can be a source of bad smells and even infection.</span><br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"> Special food for hamsters that is found in pet shops is dry and can be left in the bowl during the day. But if you give the hamster food that may alter (boiled meat, eggs, etc..) or that may lose nutrient content (such as plants) it's good to portion it into small pieces. The rest you can keep in a covered pot in the refrigerator, but make sure that when you get it out, you leave it about half an hour before mealtime. Special food from Petshops must be kept in a dry place away from direct sunlight and in a tightly closed container. </span><br /><br /><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">VERY IMPORTANT!</span></b><span style="color: #444444;"> Hamsters drink water! Without water, your hamster can take the amount of water needed from the diet, but if the food is mostly dry, hamsters quickly dehydrate and die.</span></span></div>Albu Cristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12572011954909915115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7640232943716020264.post-13738638397941658402012-04-08T11:16:00.002-07:002012-04-08T11:23:12.187-07:00Winter White Hamsters<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><span style="color: #444444;">In nature as winter approaches and days get shorter the dark fur turns white. In captivity, this doesn't happen. Instead of this, grown in captivity as pets, some other varieties of color appeared: pearl, sapphire, mandarin, blue, silver, brown, camel, brown, cream, etc..</span><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Life lenght</span></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Winter dwarf hamsters have an average lifespan in captivity of 1.5 to 2 years. Hamsters become sexually mature at only five weeks. </span><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Breeding</span></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Winter Dwarf Hamsters breed better than their Syrian counterparts because they can breed all year round. Young chicks are aggressive with each other trying to establish a hierarchy between them.</span><br /><br /><br /><b><span style="color: #38761d;"> Care</span></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;"> Similar to Russian dwarf hamster care (Phodopus Campbell). But you must take great care in arranging their cage; because of the very small size, winter dwarf hamsters "escape" very easy. Ideally, choose an aquarium instead of a cage with bars.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #444444;">Winter Russian hamsters are sweet and cute creatures that have a very active lifestyle.</span></span><div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Make sure it's fresh and healthy! (best are fruit, vegetables and cereals). Try to avoid feeding it chocolate or products rich in sugar. Give them hard dog biscuits as well, so that they can chew and avoid growing long teeth.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The water bottle must be placed low enough that even the smallest hamster can reach it. Make sure it doesn't leak in the cage, because these small animals aren't allowed to bathe. Water can wash away natural oil on the fur and the hamster can get pneumony.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">The cage must be big enough so that it gives the hamster enough room for different activities and the bars close enough to prevent it from escaping. You can make a "bed" of poplar chips.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hamsters need lots of activities to remain healthy fizically, as well as mentally. Since they love to dig holes and tunnels, make sure to put tubes in their cage. In particular ,Dwarf hamsters need a lot of activity toys. Massive hamster wheels are highly recommended, but make sure their steps are close, so they don't hurt the feet of the hamster.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Be gentle but firm when you pick it up. Keep it carefully, but slightly tight, so it doesn't struggle or slip and fall. Be careful, especially with dwarf hamsters because they are extremely active and fast.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is also important not to squeeze too hard, because you could hurt some nerves or internal organs. It is recommended not to leave small children keep hamsters in their arms, especially without adult supervision because children do notd evelop motor skills until after five years and can unintentionally hurt the fragile animals. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If the hamster gets sick or hurt, make sure you take him to a veterinarian who specializes in treating small animals. You could ask advice from the staff of the shop where you bought the hamster. Do this in advance</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> so that if ill, you don't waste time searching then a doctor. </span><br />
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