Tips On Keeping Hamster For Beginner

Many people are insteristing to keep hamster, becouse fall in love at first sight. Usually we are interested in Hamster becouse of her cute, petite body shape, behavior is adorable, and of course, because hamsters instead of rats! :) Then, after falling in love, we usually confused what should we do then so that the hamster could be our friend.

Before Buying

1. Make Sure all of your family can love hamster
   
   
   Not everyone can accept the presence of animals in his life. However, it maintains the hamster has various advantages, including: easy maintenance, no noise, maintenance costs are relatively inexpensive, and there are various types of hamsters to choose from - of course with varying prices. Why is mental readiness to maintain the hamster need? Keep in mind, we pet hamster who later can not feed themselves. Therefore, at least we need to regularly feed and drink. If all family members do not have the mental preparedness to learn to maintain a hamster, it will usually lead to death because of ignorance hamster owners.
   


2. Are there family members who are allergic to animal hair?
   
   
   This question is important. Some people can not stand against the fur of animals and can cause allergic reactions. For allergy sufferers (the case is rare and newly recorded in Britain and America), please be careful of long-haired Syrian hamster. In some cases, allergy sufferers do not tolerate long hair Syrian hamster. So, when buying try to grasp the long-haired Syrian hamster. If allergic reaction, you should keep long hair Syrian hamster just to be seen, not held. Normally, hair loss hamster will not wake up from room temperature (about 25 degrees Celsius). Above room temperature, the hair can fall out and hamsters can be a serious problem for people with asthma. As long as the room temperature maintained, this would not be a problem. The author of this article has asthma and until this article was written has never relapsed because of hamster fur.
   


3. Buy in a good pet store or breeder.
   
   
   Hamster is actually relatively easy to breed. Therefore, there are some breeders who are not responsible for the origin propagate. As a result, many hamsters that genetic mess. If only color mixing, it does not matter. But often the breeding takes place between species, which commonly occur are usually mated with champbell hamsters winter white hamster. Eating is important to know the types of hamsters, so do not get a descent who carelessly. Marriage between species jugab subsequent offspring at risk for getting a disability. For reference, see the list of breeders and pet shops that have been certified by Hamster Club Indonesia. Also, it can be seen at points of sale, if sufficiently well maintained, we can buy at the venue.


4. Budget and cost.
   
   
   Different types of hamsters, the price difference. Sometimes hamsters with the same color is sold at different prices in one place and another. Do not be lured by cheap prices. Good breeders usually just do not want to slam the price, because to maintain the quality of the hamster is not an easy job. Besides, think of the monthly fee to maintain the hamster. The monthly fee for sawdust and food for a pair of hamsters usually about $ 3 - $ 5 per month. It could also be more if we want extra luxury things for our hamster.


5. Determine the purpose of maintaining: want to breed hamsters or not?
   
   
   This goal is important to establish from the beginning. The average age of the hamster can reach 2-4 years, depending on the care and kind. Fertile period of the hamster starts at the age of about 4-6 months. During maintained hamsters can give birth 6 times, with each birth between 3-15 individuals (average of 6-8 tails, for Roborovski average of 4 tails). Thus, in one lifetime, hamsters could give birth to approximately 6 x 8 = 48 tail tail! If we do not intend to become a breeder, you should just keep hamsters with the same sex, to avoid marriage. Male or female? In principle the same. However KHI preferre to maintain male. Why? Because the male hamster is more tolerant of others and not aggressive.


6. Want to what species?
   
   
   In Indonesia there are 4 species of hamster commonly kept, namely the Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus), champbell hamster (Phodopus champbelli), winter white hamster (Phodopus sungorus), and Roborovski hamster (Phodopus roborovskii).
   
   
   
   • Syrian hamsters have a body shape that most major and most rapidly defused. Syrian hamsters are also moves slowly and rarely bite making it suitable for children are maintained. It should be noted, because it has a larger body, means requiring larger cages and more food. Important note for your hamster's: Vulnerable status (threatened). Make sure the hamster will not die in vain in your hand.
   
   
   • Hamster champbell including in a mini hamster . Including hamsters are rather difficult to be tamed. These hamsters recognize the surrounding environment with small bites rather than to mengicipi. So naturally if the hamsters of this type often biting our fingers. However, if often held, the hamster will not bite its master again. Hamster has the most color variation.
   
   
   • Winter white hamster has a body shape similar to champbell. Winter white is a close relative of champbell. Often this type of dikwainkan by breeders with champbell hamsters. This is not an act wisely. You also should not mix with winter white hamster champbell. This action will only damage the original genetic code in hamsters. Why is it called winter white? Because in the winter (rainy season in Indonesia; around December to February) hamsters of this type will tend to change colors and white keputih's. (Winter White = turn into white on winter). These types of Hamsters rarely bite, but harnganya usually more expensive. If you have a big enough budget, hamsters maintained this type suitable for children.
   
   
   • Roborovski hamster has the most petite body but his running fastest. If released, these hamsters are relatively more difficult to catch. There are only two color variations: normal and white face. Hamsters of this type has a mustache that very much. Roborovski white face has a face and hair color is much whiter and brighter than normal Roborovski. Hamster species is not recommended for beginners.
   
   
7. Cages and supplies.
   
   
   Hamsters are not required to maintain a special cage. To know the specifications of the cage can be seen on the next page.
   


8. Transportation hamsters.
   
   
   Think of how the hamsters will be brought home. Remember: hamsters can not stand the heat, wind, and water. So, during the trip, make sure the hamster to avoid those three things. A good time to bring the hamster is morning, afternoon, or evening. Not recommended to bring hasmter during the day. Try when the weather is sunny. Better if it brings the hamster using special containers included cloth bag in which were given ice cubes to keep the temperature stable and cool.