4 Tips For New Hamster Owners



hello my dudes!

I'll be sharing my little hammie - Lottie, my dwarf hamster, and how I took care of her.

1. Food

- how much to give: about a tablespoon

- how often: every day, preferably every morning (or at least keep it the same time every day)

- what kind: it's better to give food with more grains less sunflower seeds (they aren't as healthy as grains and are more tasty, so your hamsters will go for them right away and fill their stomach with less nutritious foods)

also: try to mix in the food up so not all of it is the same
(you can also mix in some nuts and seeds)

Snacks!

what type: almost all veggies! Feel free to add in some nuts too

faves:
  • walnuts
  • carrots
  • bananas*
  • apples
  • strawberries
 * not frequently, actually rarely

toxic foods:

tomato leaves
almonds
citrus fruits
onions, garlic, peppers, etc.
beans and potatoes

how often:

nuts - maybe every or every other day
veggies - once every 2 days
water - make sure there is always water in the bottle, and always use filtered water


how big: all veggies should be 4 cm tall and 2 cm wide

if you're giving nuts, cut them in half if you like

if your hamster doesn't finish, throw out the food

2. Exercise

- wheel

how long: probably all night

how often: every night!

why: because hamsters naturally run a lot in the wild, so they instinctively have lots of energy for nighttime runs.

- out of cage

how long: about 5 - 10 mins

how often:

5 mins - 2 times a day at least

 10+ mins - once a day at least

ALWAYS remember to close the cage after bonding, as your hamster will likely want to go out again.


note: you can bond with your hamster for as long as you like, or at least until they get tired. Just make sure it's a minimum of 10 mins.

3. Personality

Hamsters have different personalities like people too! If you can get to know them well enough, then you can read their personalities. Depending on these personalities, some things might change... like how much bonding time they get, or how long someone sleeps... You just need to figure out the behaviour and both of you will be happy!

bites!

Don't be afraid if a hamster bites you. They might also cling on with their teeth if really annoyed. In any case, simply blow on them, which shocks them with no harm.

4. Sleep

what to do:

do not awaken a hamster from it's sleep unless it's really urgent. Hamsters are nocturnal, so they will mostly sleep during the day. However, some hamsters can become diurnal! Also, if a hamster wakes up from a nap, that is the time for bonding!

about how long:

a hamster should probably sleep all day with a few intermissions for snacks, bonding, etc.



my dudes... i hope you have fun with your pets :)))







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