Remember owning your first hamster thinking the books taught you everything you needed to know, then several years later the internet came and gave us all that much needed info. By the time you reach the end you should be able to provide your new pet with a stress free environment and give it a happy and long life. Usually most hamster books tend to concentrate on the more common syrian hamster, with perhaps only a passing reference to the dwarf hamsters. I try to put out new videos every week so make sure to subscribe so you never miss a video. It is nice to find a book which is written solely about the dwarf hamsters, because even within the dwarf hamsters there are different species and variations. Campbells dwarf hamster phodopus campbelli is a species of hamster in the genus phodopus. Teeth chattering means your hamster is upset and should be left alone for a while. We recommend the all living things 24inch wire cage sold through small angels or the my first home for rats. You can make sure that your hamster is happy, healthy, and safe by following the simple instructions for hamster care in this book. How to care for dwarf hamsters with pictures wikihow. With quick and easy instructions, dwarf hamster care will. Roborovski hamsters are nocturnal so they usually wake at dusk and are active at night.
Buy dwarf hamsters pet owners manuals complete pet owners manual 2nd revised edition by sharon vanderlip isbn. A complete dwarf hamster care guide, from feeding to housing. A simple, practical guide to raising a happy dwarf hamster 9781460900123 by warren, dexter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. For example according to this book the recommended cage size for 24 dwarf hamsters. A generally docile pet, chinese dwarf hamsters typically do well when housed in. With their short coats and somewhat longer tails, chinese dwarf hamsters tend to. A hamster s lifespan is around 1,000 days or two to three years. Most commonly, you will find a graybrown coat with a light grey belly. Ask a store partner about petcos selection of books on dwarf hamsters and the variety of private. If you need additional information, refer to the sources section or contact your veterinarian as appropriate. A hamster wheel will keep him or her entertained and wellexercised, too. Then, the author presents the history of the dwarf hamster inclusive of each history for chinese, roborovski, russian, winter white, and campbells dwarf hamster breeds. The term dwarf hamsters refers to several tiny species of hamsters suitable for a first pet or classroom environment. Play during the night and rest during the day nocturnal but can adjust to your schedule.
The care of the dwarf hamsters is similar to that of the golden hamster, but there are differences in feeding and housing needs and temperament. Some are certain things are not overripe but very attached to a pet then think twice as roomy. Unlike syrian hamsters, campbells dwarf russian hamsters are social with their own species and can be kept in samesex pairs or groupings, but usually only if they are introduced to each other at a young age. Roborovski, or robo hamsters, are a favorite pick for a dwarf hamster. They love to explore, so mazelike toys, hideyholes and tunnels are perfect for dwarf hamsters. Their scientific name is cricetus griseus and they originate from mongolia and northern china. All varieties are best suited for life in an aquarium as a habitat.
Great book that expands on basic hamster books and gives specifics to dwarf s. Russian dwarf hamsters it is known that the dwarf hamster is a wonderful pet. A simple, practical guide to raising a happy dwarf hamster warren, dexter on. A simple, practical guide to raising a happy dwarf hamster. Keeping and caring for campbells dwarf russian hamsters. Syrian hamsters must live alone or they will fight, sometimes even to the death. In that time, ive gained a huge amount of knowledge about dwarf hamsters.
At roughly 50% the size of conventional hamster breeds, dwarf hamsters can make excellent pets for people who need a lowmaintenance companion with a big personality. When getting a dwarf hamster, you will need to do several things. Logsdail, chris, logsdail, pete and hovers, kate, 2002, hamsterlopaedia 5 stars contains a lot of information on biology and disease not found in the usual books at all and has a lot of detailed factual information on all aspects of hamster care and showing, including attention paid to chinese and the various dwarf hamsters. All animals need professional care when they are ill and dwarf hamsters are no different. Hamsters can seem like a cute and cuddly option when you are looking for the perfect pet, but how much do you actually know about hamster care, and how should you prepare to welcome a hamster into your home. These cages will allow you to choose different toys and hiding places that can be interchanged within the cage.
Dwarf hamsters book for care, costs, feeding, housing and health. Robo dwarf hamster care, russian dwarf hamster care and chinese dwarf hamster care are all very similar. Herbivores, consuming highquality hamster food, with grains, vegetables, fruits and hay. Dwarf hamsters are friendly creatures that make excellent household pets. It was given its common name by oldfield thomas in honor of charles william campbell, who collected the first specimen in mongolia on july 1, 1902. Because they are rare, dwarf hamster need proper care or the species could become extinct. There is a lot more to caring for a dwarf hamster than that. These tiny creatures may be too fast and too agile, however, to be kept by.
These tiny creatures may be too fast and too agile, however, to be kept by younger children without adult supervision. The book covers an introduction to the dwarf hamster and how they differ from other rodents sold at pet stores. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Whether you like golden syrian hamsters, dwarf hamsters, campbells, winter whites, roborovskis, or other types of hamsters, youll. Vets declare that most people have no idea how to care for a hamster, so they seldom take them to the vet.
I bought this book before i got my first dwarf hamsters. Chinese dwarf hamsters are one of the smallest pet hamster breeds, measuring approximately 2 inches at full maturity. Longhaired or teddy bear hamsters are very cuddly, but require more care as they need regular grooming. You can also look at our information booklet how to take care of your hamster pdf 1. A guide to selection, housing, care, nutrition, behaviour, health, breeding, species and colours. Consider the following your handy hamster care handbook. My biggest hamster mistakes common beginner mistakes. Learn how to care for dwarf hamsters in captivity with our complete dwarf hamster care guide. Ask a store partner about petco s selection of books on dwarf hamsters and the variety of private brand products available for the care and happiness of your new pet. Dwarf hamsters are great little pets and can be very rewarding to keep heres a closer look at how to care for these animals at home.
Even though they are easier to care for, the truth is that caring for a dwarf hamster or any hamster. Other species, such as the russian dwarf, naturally live in groups. The main difference being that if you have a tiny chinese hamster or roborovski hamster, you will need to make sure you buy a cage that they cannot escape from. Hamsters have large eyes and a retina dominated by rods the part of the eye that can function in less intense light. Dwarf hamsters in the wild can live in areas as different as semideserts to wooded forests. In the wild, they live in groups and thrive in the forests, grasslands, and deserts of china, kazakhstan, mongolia, and siberia. As a hamster enthusiast, it is my goal to see that all pet dwarf hamsters are properly cared for, so id like to share my knowledge with.
Hamster care is a complete guide and a great resource to help. Dwarf hamsters are very cute, but not all are suitable as childrens pets. Get a proper cage with good bedding, provide a proper diet for your pet, and get an exercise wheel for your pet. It was written by someone with years of experience in raising and breeding hamsters, so it includes things you wont find in other hamster books. Sharon lynn vanderlip every title in barrons large selection of complete pet owners manuals gives basic pet care information that all new pet lovers or soontobe animal owners need.
It is not a good idea to introduce adults or new hamsters to a group. Roborovski hamsters in particular are very small, so great care should be taken when handling them. It is ballshaped and typically half the size of the syrian hamster, so is called a dwarf hamster along with all phodopus species. This book will deliver the right information to you. Hamsters make great family pets as they need very little space and are easy to look after, with either sex making an equally good pet. However after that the care information is, for the most part, no longer valid. Fancy russian dwarf hamster toys from wood shavings is a great hamsters and caring for a dwarf hamster instead might be worth noting that they have tails. Mar 26, 2018 remember owning your first hamster thinking the books taught you everything you needed to know, then several years later the internet came and gave us all that much needed info. A complete dwarf hamster care guide, from feeding to.
These social little creatures differ from their larger, more territorial, cousins, thriving in pairs or small groups as opposed to living alone. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The winter white dwarf hamster phodopus sungorus, also known as the russian dwarf hamster, djungarian hamster, striped dwarf hamster, siberian hamster or siberian dwarf hamster, is one of three species of hamster in the genus phodopus. These tiny creatures may be too fast and too agile, however, to. Its important to understand a dwarf hamsters husbandry needs well in advance of any adoption.
Complete dwarf hamster care guide how to keep a dwarf. Types, breeding, diet, habitat, housing, health, where to buy, raising, and more how to care for your pet dwarf orders may be delayed. If you only buy one book about roborovski hamsters make sure its this one. With quick and easy instructions, dwarf hamster care will help you set up a home for your new pet and provide you with all the necessary information you need to keep your dwarf hamster.
Animal carehamster wikibooks, open books for an open world. In the wild, syrian hamster adults generally inhabit lone burrows. Veterinarianapproved advice on how to care for a hamster. Dwarf hamster at roughly 50% the size of conventional hamster breeds, dwarf hamsters can make excellent pets for people who need a lowmaintenance companion with a big personality. Temperament and nature dwarf hamsters are nocturnal, so bear in mind that they may be using their wheel, making nests, or otherwise being a little noisy, during the night. Russian dwarf hamsters as pets russian dwarf hamster book including care, pros and cons, housing, cost, diet and health. Choose several hiding places, a solid walled plastic wheel and chew toys. Dwarf hamsters pet owners manuals complete pet owners. Helped me decide to get dwarf hamsters and bring them into my family. Complete dwarf hamster care guide how to keep a dwarf hamster. Today i show you how taming my roborovski dwarf hamster has been going. Mar 01, 2009 for people who are interested in breeding dwarf hamsters, it has a really detailed guide with different information for each of the different dwarf species, which would not normally be found in other hamster books, which tend to lump all the dwarfs together. Dwarf hamster by lolly brown nook book ebook barnes.
Winter whites and campbells are fairly popular, in the us the campells more so than the whinter whites, while its other way round in europe. Environment, diet, behaviour, company, and health and welfare. The typical dwarf hamsters that are pets in the united states are captive bred. Dwarf breeds have a lifespan of approximately three years and will thrive on a diet of commercially available pellets mixed with fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, and seeds. Soft, dustfree woodchips make a good floor covering for your hamster s cage. Mesocricetus auratus syrian or dwarf dwarfs grow up to 4 inches syrians grow up. Dwarf hamsters dislike extremes of temperatures, both cold and hot. All titles in this series present pet care information for. These tiny rodents weigh in less than one ounce and are no more than 2 inches in length.
Do not try to handle your hamster if he has just woken up as they feel vulnerable at this time and may bite. Do you want to know the answers to common questions about dwarf hamster. Always concentrate on holding your dwarf hamster as they can be very quick and can slip out of your hands. We cover everything from cages and diet to taming and cleaning. Because all small animals are potential carriers of infectious diseases, such as. Thanks for all the great care tips, feeding, housing and health concerns that dwarf hamsters have. At least 24 inches long, 18 inches wide, 16 inches high. All private brand products carry a 100% moneyback guarantee.
It is advisable to handle them in an area where they will be easy to catch if they get away over a large box, for example. Unlike other books that often focus on hamster care as a whole this is targeted at the roborovski hamster specifically. Dwarf hamsters are hardy creatures that come from dry areas that experience extreme temperature fluctuations, such as mongolia, siberia, china and kazakhstan. Answers to questions about how to care for syrian and dwarf hamsters. Types, breeding, diet, habitat, housing, health, where. The key when taming a robo is to definitely take your time and use lots of food su. If you are thinking about getting a hamster for your child, it would be best if your child is in elementary school or older. Here is a list of some fabulous reference books for hamster parents. Dwarf hamsters can live in pairs if they are raised together. Read diy cages and toys from the story dwarf hamster care by kortaincreator emily dunn with 232 reads. Use this guide to make sure you are ready to take on all the responsibilities that come with owning a pet hamster. These tiny creatures are characterized by a white underbelly, greybrown top coat and a dark stripe along the back. Apr 30, 2009 buy dwarf hamsters pet owners manuals complete pet owners manual 2nd revised edition by sharon vanderlip isbn. A ten gallon glass tank is an excellent sized cage for two to three dwarf hamsters.