Dzhungar hamsters
Dzhungar hamsters belong to dwarf hamsters. Until recently, there were disputes about the belonging of the jungariks to Campbell's hamsters, but the independence of this kind of hamsters was confirmed.
Dzhungar hamsters grow to about 10 cm in sizelength, reach a mass of up to 45 g. A distinctive feature of the jungariki is the dark streak on the back. Dzhungar hamsters have fluffy paws and a very short tail that is almost invisible when the hamster is sitting. The wool of the jungariks has significant white impregnations - in nature they often have to hide from steppe predators.
Like all other types of hamsters, Dzungarianhamsters prefer solitude to a noisy company of relatives. Therefore, when puberty is reached, hamsters must be seated in different cells, even if before that they perfectly suited.
Dzhungar hamsters are active, not very biting. Most suitable for observation. Indeed, watching these business animals is very exciting.
How to care for a Dzhungar hamster
Dzungariki require careful care. Keep them should be in cells with a size of at least 30x70 cm. Dzhungar hamsters need movement, otherwise they can seriously get sick. To ensure your hamster movement, it is necessary to take care of the presence of a running wheel in the cage of the pet.
It should be remembered that, just like with other types of hamsters, the running wheel must have a continuous surface so that the hamster does not break the paw of the wheel accidentally stuck in the wheel.
Cage for the Dzhungar hamster
The basic rules for arranging a cell forDzhungar hamsters are similar to the rules for other hamsters. It is necessary to lay the litter on the bottom of the cage (IN NO EVENT WILL NOT!), Equip the cage with a bird feeder, a watering-pot, a bathing suit.
In the bathing should be poured clean sand - it is with his help dzhungar hamsters brush their wool. It must be remembered that bathing in the water is dangerous for health and even life of a hamster!
The hamster cage should be cleaned about once a week. Because of the characteristic murky smell, some "hamsters" prefer to clean the cage even more often.
Dzhungar hamster food
The diet of dzhungar hamsters includes, as a rule,grain mixtures, grain sticks, dried corn cobs, sunflower seeds and pumpkins, fruit mixtures, peas. Dzungarian hamsters drink little water - in nature these animals live in the steppe, where water is difficult to obtain. Nevertheless, it is necessary to provide your hamster with a constant supply of water in the cage.
Domestic Djungarian hamsters vary in color. Thus, the following colors are standard:
- standard
- sapphire
- pearl
- mandarin
In hamsters of standard color brownish-graywool and white abdomen. White abdomen and gray-bluish hair in sapphire hamsters. Pearl jungariki have a matte white coat with gray gaps, and tangerine - reddish-cream.
How many live jungariki hamsters
Dzhungar hamsters live at home for about 3 years, and with good care can live more. Take care of your little pet and let it please you as long as possible!
How to care for a Dzhungar hamster
