I have a few questions about hamsters..
What is the life expectancy?
What do they eat?
Are they "easy" pets to care for?
Are they aggressive?
Are they reccommended for small children?
Any additional information would be great
Thanks!
Answers:
Hamsters usually live up to three years with good care.
When feeding your hamster it's best to get a bag of food from the store. The bags usually consist of seeds, dried vegatables and fruit pieces. They have treats with vitamins available for hamsters too. They need about a teaspoon of food when they are small.
They are easy to care for, their cages need to be cleaned once every 5 days or so. Fresh water and fresh water daily is needed.
There are many type of hamsters. Teddy bears seem to be most docile whereas dwarf hamsters have attitudes.
I would say a kid past 8 or so can have a hamster. A hamster as a pet does take time. Watering, feeding and the responsibilty of cleaning the cage should be done by the kid and if they don't have time, are not willing or capable to do this they don't need a pet just yet.
Your local library should have books if you need more information and then again the store where you purchase your hamster should have guideline sheets to help you care for your pet. Google hamsters and you'll get all kinds of information.
Have fun with your new pet. : )
depending on what type of hamster their life expectancy varies...dwarf hamster may only live up to 2 years whereas teddy bear hamster up to 4 years...you can buy them ready prepared hamster food made of various seeds, dry fruits and veggies...but its also important to feed them fresh fruits and veggies for optimal health...stay away from citrus though...they are very easy to care for and prefer to be left alone...they usually sleep during the day and are active at night so if you dont want to be kept away dont keep them in ur bedroom...they are known to bite and will take some time to be tames so dont stick your fingers in the cage at first...just start slowly appraoching the hamster and petting him from up top and once he becomes accustomes to that u can start trying to pick him up...this may take a couple of months...i would not reccomend them for small children unless u make sure that they are tamed first and that your kinds will not want to constantly play with the hamster...you can get them a clear plastic ball for them to run around the house in and i guess the kids could play with them that way...
Hamsters usually live for 2 to 3 years...
They easiest way to feed them is to get a hamster diet from a pet store...it's maily seeds, but they eat many veggies and fruits too...
Agression...they tend to be agressive because they are scared...the bigger the hamster they less aggresive it's going to be...
I wouldnt recomend them for small children, because if sqeezed or frightended they will bite...and it's painfull to adults let alone a small child...
Personally I recommend a rat...they live longer, are easiely tained and are not agressive...
Hamsters:
http://www.hamsters.co.uk/
http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/kid...
Rats:
http://www.petrat.info/
http://www.fatratcentral.com/
http://www.dapper.com.au/index.htm...
Some sites to help you out...I hope you take this into consideration...
Hope this helps...GOOD LUCK!!!
Hamsters live for about 3-5 years, they eat sunflower seeds, vegetables, and bird seed. They are really good pets for beginners, They aren't very aggressive, and I highly recommend them for young and small children. Hamsters also if I remember correctly like to be rubbed with fingernails behind the ears and on the tummy.
The life expectancy for a teddy bear hamster is about 3 years, they are pretty easy to care for [water bottle, food, weekly bedding changes] If kept in pairs they can fight, especially male/male pairs. I think that for a small child (under 8) you may be better off with a rabbit or guinea pig, but if you really want a hamster I would suggest a teddy bear one, not a dwarf hamster (they can be nippy).
I have owned hamsters for years and can help you with any other questions you may have, feel free to email me.
gklevis41@yahoo.com
1.it matters how small it is the smaller the small its life will be, 2.hamster pelets3. yes they are esay, 4.some are and 5. i would say 7+ in age
Syrians: (Teddy Bears,Black Bears) and Dwarfs live around two-four years.
They eat Hamster mix! They like pumpkin seeds,sunflower seeds,carrots,apples,lettuce and they enjoy nibbling on wood, its good for their teeth.
They can nibble,and bite. Even draw blood. Usually when they arn't handled though, and some are just fiesty, but they are loving.
I'd recommend a Teddy Bear Ham for a small child, because thye don't bite as much, and are extrememly cuddly, very cute, soft. And love to be held and played with.
Hamsters are wonderful pets, they need basic care:
Clean Cage,
Room,
Attention,
Love,
Food,
Lots of water.
I have two, and almost all my friends have at least one. Very fun, entertaining. Most bang for the buck!
i had a hamster and there life expectancy is 3 or 4 years i think. they eat carrots (mini) and food you buy at the pet store. they are not aggressive and great with children! they are really sweet but fast so dont let them get loose in the house!
It really depends on what hamster you get. The dwarf hamster is not recommended for children because they often bit. Although the Chinese dwarf hamster is not a biter. They are hard to find and they are FRAGILE. The other type of hamster is they golden or Syrian hamster. They are much more loving and they love to play around with you. They cost around $20(hamster),food 10 dollars,cage 35-100 dollars,bedding 15-30 dollars,cage accessories 50 dollars (toys,house,wheel,water bottle,food bowl). Some people think they are easy to take care of but you need to clean there cage every week, change water bottle every day along with food. Your cage should be away from drafts or direct sunlight. I like ten gallon tanks,but a cage from pet smart will do. Unless you want breeding keep same sex only! Dwarf hamsters can live in pairs, but Syrian hammies can only live alone. Most hamster can live 1.5-3 years if taken care of properly.
No comments:
Post a Comment