Campbell's Hamster: features of the breed and conditions of detention

Many people wishing to have a pet often very often prefer the most ordinary hamsters. They easily adapt to the conditions of detention, do not require special care and are uneven in eating. One of the most popular representatives of this genus is Campbell's hamster.

Appearance

It is a small rodent with a round and rather wide body shape and weighs no more than 45 grams. On the short muzzle a small spout is prominent. The ears are widely spaced, the short legs are almost invisible under the fur coat, the color of which can be different - black, spotted, blue, gray. It depends on the color of the eyes. They can be black or red.

A very similar resemblance to Campbell's hamster is the dwarf jungle hamster. It has very little external differences, so amateurs who do not have enough experience in breeding these animals, often confuse them. Although it is quite possible to distinguish between animals. First of all, the natural hamster of Campbell is distinguished by a golden brown fur. The jungarik has a white tummy and a wide strip on his back, which expands in the form of a rhombus around the head. In Campbell's hamster, it is more blurred, but the same throughout. The wool at it grows at an angle, therefore it seems that it sticks out.

Sellers often themselves incorrectly determine the appearance of these animals. Knowing how to distinguish the jungar from the hamster Campbell, will help not make a mistake when buying an animal.

Conditions of detention

To keep the hamster will require a special terrarium, the size of which should be at least 30 x 70 cm. Campbell hamsters prefer solitude, so in the cage should be kept only one small animal. Otherwise, bickering may occur, as a result of which animals can suffer greatly. Group content is very stressful for them. Even a female is planted in a cage to the male only for reproduction. Hamstock Campbell does not tolerate the neighborhood.

Care

The house for the hamster is sacred. Attitude towards him at the animal is very trepid. The order that leads a hamster on its territory, it is in no case to violate. If completely changing the sawdust in order to maintain cleanliness, this can cause severe stress and distress in the animal. Therefore, all hygienic procedures are good in moderation: once a week you can wash the feeder, check regularly that the spoiled products do not appear in the bins. Cleaning the toilet is a daily procedure, otherwise the smell of a hamster will impregnate the entire apartment.

Walking

Hamstock Campbell very badly tolerates a change of scenery. It should provide him with comfortable and stable conditions in his home. In order to spend your energy, it is quite enough for a spacious cell and a running wheel. You can create a special corral in the corner of the room, the main thing is that its walls are quite high. Otherwise, the hamster that has moved through them can get lost in the house or injured. To take out such a small animal on the street is unreasonable. Frightened by strange smells and sounds, the hamster will run away, and it will hardly be possible to find it any more.

Feeding

For the hamster to develop normally, it was healthy and cheerful, it needed to provide adequate nutrition. The feed mixture should be balanced and fully meet the needs of the animal in proteins, fats, carbohydrates and minerals. Pet stores offer today a variety of special grains for rodents. Most of them are already vitaminized, which allows you not to add extra vitamins.

Correctly composed diet is of great importance for the health of the animal. This should take into account the season and physical characteristics of the pet.

Along with the basic forages, hamsters are given bread, milk, cottage cheese. It is very useful to give porridge (oatmeal, semolina, wheat, and others). With pleasure they eat hamsters and boiled meat, chicken and fish. When added to the diet of cooked liver, the appearance of the fur is significantly improved. Seeds of sunflowers, watermelon, pumpkins, as well as various nuts - the best treat for these animals.

Almost the whole day they sleep, so they feed hamsters 1-2 times a day. It is necessary to watch, that animals do not gain excess weight, it negatively affects health.

In the cage of your pet must be present fresh drinking water, which adds vitamin C. On average, Campbell's hamster drinks up to 10 ml of water per day. It is poured into a special stable drinking bowl, which must be washed regularly. For cleaning, you can use baking soda or tooth powder, but in no case do not use chemical disinfectants for washing.

You can not give the hamster exotic fruits and citrus fruits, leaves of cereals, onions, garlic, fruit bones, and also abuse cheese, which many people mistakenly consider a favorite food for rodents.

Reproduction

Accustomed to the home content, hamsters can give offspring. Toddlers usually give out to friends or sell. The Campbell hamster is in high demand on the market, the price for it ranges from 150 to 300 rubles. The most favorable season for breeding lasts from March to September. During this period the female can bring offspring up to four times, considering that the pregnancy lasts 18-20 days.

In each litter, the number of calves varies from 6 to 8, sometimes more. They are born almost naked and blind and only on the fifth day they are covered with fur. Eyes open on the 10th day after birth, and after another 10 days the kids can already be taken from their mother.

A lot of special literature is devoted to an animal such as Campbell's hamster. The origin, standard, care necessary for these animals is carefully studied by the breeders involved in their breeding. In their opinion, this animal much worse than other species gets used to the hands, so it needs to pay a little more time and attention.