Often, parents, in search of a little four-legged friend, choose a hamster for their child. You do not need to go for a walk with him, pets are picky about food and care. Breeders have bred several types of hamsters. The Syrian hamster is the most unpretentious.
The Syrian hamster is the very first species of these rodents bred by breeders. There are many opinions about the best way to feed a rodent. There are only 3 types of feeding. Feeding with specialized commercial cereal mixtures, natural food and mixed feeding.
Grain feed
This type of feeding is considered optimal, according to the manufacturers, the ready-made feed contains everything the hamster needs to feed. With this feeding, you need to watch the hamster. If he eats only one or a few feed ingredients, such as seeds or oats, then this will soon affect his health.
Hamsters love to choose tidbits from the total mass of food, do not immediately add a new portion, let him eat up less tasty grains. Only complete feeding will keep your hamster in good shape.
If, nevertheless, your rodent began to gain weight, then put a running wheel in the cage, they will play with it with pleasure. For walks around the house, you can purchase a special walking ball. It is absolutely safe for the animal, protecting it while walking.
Do not give him seeds separately, they lead to liver disease and obesity. The producers of grain mixtures have added the required amount of grains and seeds to the composition.
Since the Syrian hamsters were bred from the group of wild animals, they are distinguished by excellent health. These hamsters live longer than other species.
Natural or mixed food
Many hamster owners feel that their pet is constantly malnourished, and try to give it additional food. It can be apples, carrots, pumpkin. It is advisable to give vegetables in the evening. In this case, it is necessary to remove all perishable food debris in the morning.
You can feed your hamster with protein foods. They eat low-fat cottage cheese or chicken meat with pleasure. They should be given up to 2 times a week. Well-cooked boneless fish will also improve your rodent's diet.
In spring and summer, fresh dandelions and clover can be offered. In winter, it is recommended to germinate greens on the windowsill.
Vitamins and minerals can be offered as a special mineral stone. Rodents willingly grind their teeth on it. At the same time, water in the cage must be constantly. Since the Syrian hamster is closest to wild rodents, it is necessary to monitor the growth of its teeth. If they are very long, you can put a small stick in the cage. The animal will begin to gnaw it with pleasure.
A variety of rodent treats can be given, but with caution. The honey that is part of the composition often causes allergies in hamsters. They begin to brush their head area.
It is strictly forbidden to give cabbage and bread to Syrian hamsters. These foods ferment the stomach and can kill your hamster. Various smoked meats and fatty meats are prohibited.
The diet of the Syrian hamster should be as close as possible to the natural habitat of the rodent. This is the only way you can keep the animal healthy and active.
