Latest Pet Forum Topics:

  • Saving Cats (1 post)
  • Saving Cats (1 post)
  • Rabbit (1 post)
  • i adopted a a 10 month old lab he has really bad separtion anxiety? (6 posts)
  • what breed is this? (13 posts)
  • How do i tie the latigo on a bareback pad? (4 posts)
  • Gerbil help? (5 posts)
  • What are the scientific names for ace and rhompn (sp?)? (4 posts)
  • What do you think of my hamster video???? (10 posts)
  • What is a Briard bred to do? (8 posts)
  • do you have 2 wear a helmet all the time? (26 posts)
  • Going Barefoot/Shoe Alternative? (14 posts)
  • ok this is a weird question but...? (8 posts)
  • Horse struck by lightening!? (23 posts)
  • Are different colour rats more energetic than others? (9 posts)
    		•

     

    Hamsters Fuzzy Balls Of Fun

    As a child, most of us grew up with hamsters or friends who had hamsters. Even our children are fascinated with the small fuzzy creatures. There are many types of hamsters, dwarf, Syrian, Russian, Chinese, and hybrid. The hamster is a burrower so they prefer to have lots of bedding to hide under as well as tubes to create little nests in. The most difficult aspect of hamsters is telling if they are female or male and being wrong. Who has bought two hamsters thinking they were the same gender and ending up with ten hamsters? I certainly have.

    A lot of biologists and geneticists use hamsters and other rodents to show genetic possibilities. In genetics, we often discuss the genome and how genes are dispersed in relation to eye color, hair color, and other traits. When you have hamsters as pets you are seeing this first hand. I had one gold hamster and one white hamster. When they bred I ended up with several color traits from gold, white, black, white and black to many more. Half the fun for kids is seeing the baby hamsters grow up with different colors. It can be a great science project for school as well as having a wonderful pet.

    Hamsters are relatively easy to take care of. You can feed them hamster food, vegetables, and little hamster treats to give them a good life. The bedding should be changed weekly or twice a week depending upon how many hamsters you have. The downside to hamsters is their short lives. Most live only a year or two making it difficult on the younger children.

    There are lots of hamster accessories from tubes to wheels. Hamsters like other pets need to have exercise so giving them wheels to run on or having a hamster ball to run around the house in is good for them. The tubing and cages come in a variety of colors to add to a child's fun. You can create straight pathways to other larger home areas or curve them around to reenter the same cage. Most of the caging is plastic and your hamster will try to chew or claw there way free. You will want to monitor their activity when you clean the cage to make sure they are not producing a hole. Some hamster owners go with a metal wire cage with tiny slits to avoid the chewing escape. Your preference will determine the type of accessories you purchase.

    Handling hamsters should be kept to a minimum and you should always wash your hand before and after. Hamsters can have a tendency to bite if they are not handled at least once a day or if they become scared. Be cautious with little children.

    Hamsters are a lot of fun for all ages whether you have a budding scientist or just want an easy pet your child can care for. You will want to make sure you feed your hamster properly by not over feeding them while maintaining proper exercise. When your hamsters procreate, you will want to separate out the mother and children from the rest of the crew. A cautionary note before concluding this article: Dwarf hamsters are very susceptible to infections with cedar chips because it can tear holes in their tiny mouths.

    Sponsored Ads:

    Related Articles:

    Dogs / Labrador Retriever Dogs / Training The Intelligent Labrador'S Retriever
    Dogs / Poodle Dogs / The Current Poodle Breed Standard (Part 2)
    Dogs / Dog Grooming / 3 Ways To Dry The Coat
    Dogs / Dog Supplies / Different Types Of Combs And Brushes For Your Dog
    Hypoallergenic Dogs / When To Buy Hypoallergenic Dogs
    Dogs / Dog Training / Teaching Your Puppy Proper Socialization Skills
    Dogs / Poodle Dogs / Why Do Poodles Have Those Interesting Haircuts?
    Cats / Grooming Your Cat
    Dog Breeds / A White Labrador -Not Actually White
    Dogs / Dog Collars / Dog Collars: Pinch Collars & Shock Collars
    Articles / A Look At Cat Breeds
    Hypoallergenic Dogs / What Humans Can Do To Help Hypoallergenic Dogs
    Iguanas / Babying Your Baby Iguana The Right Way
    Pet Food / Iams Pet Foods - A Brief Overview
    Dogs / Dog Training / Using Rewards And Positive Reinforcement To Train Your Dog

    Also In This Category:

    Pets
    - Reptilian Pets: The Snake Every Boys Dream Pet
    - The Advantages Of The Microchip For Your Pets
    - Keeping Your Pet Safe In The Warm Weather Months
    - Tips For Bathing Your Cat
    - The Toys Cats Will Love
    - Training Your Cats Or Kittens With Positive Reinforcement.
    - The Importance Of Pet Vaccinations
    - Helpful Hermit Crab Basics
    - What To Do About Litter Box Accidents
    - Picking The Right Food For Your Pet
    - Can Feral Cats Be Tamed
    - Getting Your Pet Through An Animal Rescue Group
    - Rabbit Care And Tips
    - Indoors Or Outdoors: What Is Best For Your Pet
    - Understanding Why Cats Fight

    Currently Online :

    4 member(s), 15 guest(s):
    CoffeeCup, Dolphinswimmer, EarthShine, Horsewisperer, Crawler.de, Google, MSN.com, Cobion.com, Slurp

    Search :

    No comments yet
    star language breeding hairball miniature odor spaniel caring pollen wire functional commands cases thumb temperatures museums anxiety offspring bulldogs widespread machine eyes caused large change rawhides lovers fatal compared web eliminate baiting mouth plans communication mexican dysplasia lhasa dogĄ¯s low stop dark boston leader teeth safe relax purchase furniture tissue functions