I am getting a Robo Dwarf Hamster. I have a list................and need tips. How much are they at Petsmart or Petco? The total in cage and stuff is $63.53. Thanks!
Here are some tips I have collected over the years, as a rodent enthusiast and ex-hamster breeder!
* When you get it home, leave it for 24 hours in its new cage to let it calm down and get used to it's surroundings - relocation is very traumatic for small animals!
* Make sure your hammie always has chews and clean wood in his cage to gnaw on. They need to gnaw to wear their constantly-growing teeth down, otherwise they will grow into their skulls and prevent them from eating properly...
* Give your hammie lots of toys and hideouts - rodents love exploring and a secure yet stimulated hamster is a happy hamster :-)
* For 'playtime' its real fun to put your hammie in the bath, with a towel int he bottom of the bath. Like this you can watch him, play with him, and let him explore without worrying about him running away, because he cant climb the sides of the bath.
* Beware! Hamsters have NO SENSE of spacial awareness! They will very happily walk off your hand, fall from great heights, and go places they evidently shouldnt! So when you have your hammie out - you gotta be his brain too!
* Traditional hamster mix is actually meant to be 'in addition to a varied diet' ...But WARNING You REALLY should not feed your hamster anything procesed or refined - it is unnatural and very bad for their health!!! Here is a list of healthy treats I give my rodents!
Small bits of cheese (occasionally!)
Most fruits, (grapes, apples etc) but no citrus or acidic fruit, this might kill them!
Cream cheese (their favorite!)
Yoghurt
Raisins
Sunflower seeds (mine love this, and it gives them something to do as well, coz they gotta peel them!)
Pumpkin seeds
Natural rye bread
Pumpernickel
Porridge (dont give raw oats as they swell in the stomach!)
Sesame seeds
Vegetables - lettuce is a bit hit with mine!
Rice
Brazil nuts
Tahini
I wish you the BEST of luck with your hamster, they are GREAT pets when trained and handled correctly!!! XXX
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