Hamsters originate in Syria, and have only been domesticated since the 1930’s. They're rodents with short, stout bodies and short tails. They really aren’t well -suited to being handled or played with. Youngsters will be better off with another selection in pet.
Security (4/5)
Hamsters likes to bite when irritated. They can be naturally nocturnal, and kids who attempt for management during the day to wake them, are extremely likely to get bitten. Moreover, they are omnivorous, meaning their feces is more likely to carry bacteria that are more dangerous than that of the herbivorous guinea pig, which makes a much better pet for children. Hamsters eat their own feces as a natural part of the diet (seriously, they need to do it to remain healthy), meaning that the chance of bacterial contamination of the fur is much higher.
Ease of Care (4/5)
Hamsters are pretty low-maintenance animals, though they do require regular changes of their bedding.
Sociability (3/5)
Do not expect your hamster if you wake up it for playtime to be happy. They can be also exceptionally anti-social, and will not bear other hamsters sharing an enclosure with them. Their bones are frail and thin, so kids must not be permitted unless they are able to be trusted to do this gingerly to manage them, or the hamster may be injured.
Home
Hamsters can be kept in wire cages or aquariums. Hamsters love to play, so including tubes for them to crawl through is important. Pieces of plastic and cardboard tubes are great choices. Supplying a workout wheel is also a good idea. Whether ladder- a mesh wheel or rung design wheel is a great option for hamsters. They also need big amount of space in the cage, so make sure you can afford it.
Occasionally provide your hamster to shred for nesting material with a napkin or a paper towel.
Food
Commercial hamster feed comes both as a seed mix and in pellet form. Pelleted food should make up about 1/2 to 2/3 of your hamster’s diet, with little hay for variety.
Security (4/5)
Hamsters likes to bite when irritated. They can be naturally nocturnal, and kids who attempt for management during the day to wake them, are extremely likely to get bitten. Moreover, they are omnivorous, meaning their feces is more likely to carry bacteria that are more dangerous than that of the herbivorous guinea pig, which makes a much better pet for children. Hamsters eat their own feces as a natural part of the diet (seriously, they need to do it to remain healthy), meaning that the chance of bacterial contamination of the fur is much higher.
Ease of Care (4/5)
Hamsters are pretty low-maintenance animals, though they do require regular changes of their bedding.
Sociability (3/5)
Do not expect your hamster if you wake up it for playtime to be happy. They can be also exceptionally anti-social, and will not bear other hamsters sharing an enclosure with them. Their bones are frail and thin, so kids must not be permitted unless they are able to be trusted to do this gingerly to manage them, or the hamster may be injured.
Home
Hamsters can be kept in wire cages or aquariums. Hamsters love to play, so including tubes for them to crawl through is important. Pieces of plastic and cardboard tubes are great choices. Supplying a workout wheel is also a good idea. Whether ladder- a mesh wheel or rung design wheel is a great option for hamsters. They also need big amount of space in the cage, so make sure you can afford it.
Occasionally provide your hamster to shred for nesting material with a napkin or a paper towel.
Food
Commercial hamster feed comes both as a seed mix and in pellet form. Pelleted food should make up about 1/2 to 2/3 of your hamster’s diet, with little hay for variety.