1. Hamsters LOVE exercise so give them plenty of room to run around
2.The word “hamster” comes from the German word hamstern, meaning “to hoard.”
3.he cheek pouches are a hamster’s favourite hoarding spot. It’s not usually for a hamster to stuff his bedding and food in his mouth and move them to another part of his cage. Mama hamsters have even been know to hide a baby (called a “pup”) in her pouch if she suspects danger.
4.Hamsters have four front toes and five rear toes.
5.The average life span for a hamster is 18 to 24 months, although don’t be surprised if your little guy lives to age 3.
6.Hamsters are short sighted and colour blind.
7.Grooming himself, yawning or stretching are sure signs that your hamster is feeling content and secure.
8.Be prepared for nightly sounds of digging, scratching and squeaking (wheels) – hamsters are nocturnal creatures.
9.They are good role models for kids. They will happily eat any veggies – spinach, carrots and cauliflower are favourites – you put in front of them. (Note: Because of their tendency to bite, hamsters are usually recommended for kids six and older.)
10. Hamsters are nocturnal because in the desert predators were looking for food in the day and at night hamsters could find a different habitat or look for food and water.
2.The word “hamster” comes from the German word hamstern, meaning “to hoard.”
3.he cheek pouches are a hamster’s favourite hoarding spot. It’s not usually for a hamster to stuff his bedding and food in his mouth and move them to another part of his cage. Mama hamsters have even been know to hide a baby (called a “pup”) in her pouch if she suspects danger.
4.Hamsters have four front toes and five rear toes.
5.The average life span for a hamster is 18 to 24 months, although don’t be surprised if your little guy lives to age 3.
6.Hamsters are short sighted and colour blind.
7.Grooming himself, yawning or stretching are sure signs that your hamster is feeling content and secure.
8.Be prepared for nightly sounds of digging, scratching and squeaking (wheels) – hamsters are nocturnal creatures.
9.They are good role models for kids. They will happily eat any veggies – spinach, carrots and cauliflower are favourites – you put in front of them. (Note: Because of their tendency to bite, hamsters are usually recommended for kids six and older.)
10. Hamsters are nocturnal because in the desert predators were looking for food in the day and at night hamsters could find a different habitat or look for food and water.