There are many distinct kinds of hamster. Golden, Chinese, Roborovski and Russian are to name just a few. All of which make excellent pets, but it's the Golden, also referred to as the Syrian hamster that is certainly most popular. Within our homes hamsters are often kept in cages, so consideration of breed and just how many are going to be kept together depends on the size of their environment.
Most hamsters would prefer to live by themselves, if housed together they can become very anxious and may fight fiercely, sometimes even to the death. Dwarf hamsters however handle company much better, with Russian dwarf hamsters actually turning out to be depressed if split up. If a hamster is kept by itself their cage need to be filled with toys, such as balls, tubes and wheels to keep them mentally stimulated and exercised.
Hamsters are omnivores. In the wild they survive on seeds, nuts and small insects. Tamed hamsters can live just on commercial hamster food and other items such as fruit and vegetables. Hamsters are food hoarders, and choose to carry their food in their roomy food pouches within their cheeks. When their cheeks are full, their heads can double and often triple in size.
Like other small animals, hamster teeth constantly grow, so they should be provided with things to gnaw on to help grind them down. Hard dog biscuits or various wood chews are ideal. If the teeth do become too long the hamster wouldn't be able to eat, a visit to the vets would then be required to sort the problem out.
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