Funny baby - Roborovsky hamster

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Very often, children ask their parents to let them have a pet. Not all adults agree to this, because the animal requires special care. In addition, they leave an unpleasant smell and wool in the apartment, and sometimes waste products. But the Roborovsky hamster is so small that it is not able to pollute the house, besides, he will live in a small cage, which can be found in any corner of the apartment. So this animal is quite suitable as a pet. Any kid will cope with caring for him, especially since communication with him will be safe for the child.

Where did he come from?

Zoologist Vsevolod Roborovsky first discovered this cute animal in Tien Shan back in 1894. From the countries of Western and Eastern Mongolia and Northern China, these animals were distributed throughout the world. In captivity, they do not breed well, but often serve as pets. Their advantage is their small size. HamsterRoborovsky in length reaches only 4-5 centimeters. People also like its appearance: sandy-golden hair on the head and back, white on the tummy, on the muzzle and above the black beady eyes.

Preparing the "house"

Cages for rodents with rods in this case will not work. The fact is that the small size will allow your pet to slip even into a narrow gap, which is the distance between them. Such active and small hamsters will not be able to sit still, but will definitely try to find a way out. Therefore, for their own safety, as well as to preserve wallpaper and furniture from damage by their sharp teeth, it is necessary to use a plastic or glass container. With the advent of these containers, rodent cages have become irrelevant for those who are going to keep such babies at home. But you need to choose the right size. Containers with an area of 30x40 (50) cm are best suited, with a side height of about 2 cm. The Roborovsky hamster will quickly move in a confined space. So that he does not get bored, it is necessary to place various toys in his "house". These can be shelters made of cardboard or plastic of various shapes. The more entertainment the owner provides to his pet, the better he will feel, will not be bored, and will get used to the new home faster.

Severe loneliness

Roborowski's hamster doesn't like to live alone. To stay in a comfortable state, he needs comrades. In nature, they prefer to live in groups. The animal gets along well withby their relatives. 2-3 hamsters of the same sex are kept in one container. If you keep a male and a female together, you can get offspring, which at first must be protected from the father - he is able to fertilize the nursing mother too early, which will lead to her he alth problems. Although the hamster father treats the cubs with care.

Relationship with a person

Tiny furry-legged hamsters, of which the Roborovsky hamster belongs, do not bite. Although the female may slightly grab her finger if she is in the stage of pregnancy or feeding. But this does not mean that they can be safely stroked and held in your arms. They are so nimble that they cannot sit still and are in constant motion. Therefore, they are more suitable for those who like to observe the life of the animal world. And it will be all the more interesting, the more intricately equipped their house is.

Life in nature

Under natural conditions, these hamsters prefer sandy deserts. They lead an active life at dusk. They prepare food supplies for the winter, but do not hibernate. They dig holes in the sand, in which they allocate a special "room" for the nest. They breed from May to September. During this time, the female manages to lamb 3-4 times and bring 3-9 cubs. In nature, the Roborovsky hamster feeds on seeds of plants: tulips, sedges, s altwort, beets, caragana and others. And what to feed him at home?

Pet care

A person should feed his pet what he is used to. It is known thatinvertebrates as food are not of interest to this species of hamsters. But periodically you can give them worms to replenish their protein supply. Especially during pregnancy and lactation. The main emphasis should be placed on the seeds of cultivated and wild plants. You should also give vegetables and fruits, oatmeal and white bread soaked in milk. Dandelion leaves and lettuce are suitable as greens.

The appearance of offspring

If the owner liked Roborovsky's hamsters so much that he wanted to have more of them, he can put two individuals of different sexes in one container. At the same time, it must be remembered that the ability to reproduce appears in these animals at 2-3 weeks of their life. After fertilization, we should expect the appearance of newborn hamsters on the 19th-22nd day. At first they are naked and with closed eyes, but within 10 days they are overgrown with fur, and on the 13th day they can see the world around them. After three weeks, the babies are ready to live on their own. They need to be seated according to gender to avoid conflicts and uncontrolled births.

The disadvantage of these animals can be called their habit of nocturnal lifestyle. Because of this, they often make noise after sunset and interfere with family members' rest. But this problem is easily solved. Don't put a cage where people sleep. You can also take it out at night to the next room or kitchen.

These little animals do not live long, only 2 years. With a favorable environment, good care and nutrition, they do not get sick.

Due to their low fertility, they are not popular with breeders, soit is better to buy them in nurseries, as they are very difficult to find in pet stores. But those who manage to do this will get a funny, cute and fluffy friend who will pleasantly brighten up their leisure hours with their presence.