Hamster, also known as gopher, looks like a mouse. Nowadays, it has become a popular animal due to its small size, no need to walk, does not take up space, and is cheap. A popular pet for families.
I just want to avoid the worries of raising a hamster after buying it home, so I must pay more attention when choosing. Next, the editor will take you to learn more about the correct way to open the hamster when buying it. I hope it will be helpful to you.
1. Look at the breeding environment
First of all You should take a look at the living environment of hamsters in flower and bird markets or pet shops. If the breeding environment is dirty and messy, do not buy it. Hamsters in this environment are relatively unhealthy and can easily become "week rats" or "moon rats".
2. Look at the appearance
Healthy hamster hair is smooth and shiny. The eyes are bright and lively, with no redness, swelling, eye mucus, or protrusion. The nose is pink with no discharge. The ears are pink, thin, with clear capillaries, no earwax, no foreign matter, and no odor. Generally, gaps in ears are caused by fighting. Healthy teeth are yellow, and white teeth indicate calcium deficiency. Teeth occlusion is normal. The chin should also be clean. Healthy paws are also pink, so check for any scars or chips. The ass is clean, no wet hair or dirt. The stool is dry and hard.
3. Look at the size of the hamster
First of all, look at the size of the hamster, it should not be too small. Hamsters that are too small are often the weakest in the litter, and such hamsters are not easy to raise.
Secondly, it is best to choose a hamster that can produce some meat on its body, that is, it is relatively strong. Such hamsters generally have relatively good physiques in the litter and are easier to raise.
PS: Basically, the hamsters on the pet market are under one month old, and there are even some that have not opened their eyes (about 10 days old). It is difficult for such hamsters to survive, so please do not choose to buy them.
4. Observe the behavior Wei
Mainly observe the behavior of the hamster, and avoid choosing hamsters that can spin in place or do back somersaults. Hamsters with genetic defects. You cannot choose a hamster that is too lively. Such a hamster may oftenBeing sick.
5. Depend on personality
Some hamsters will bite people because they cannot distinguish between food and fingers or out of curiosity, but this behavior generally does not happen It causes pain and does not cause wounds. Some will bite you hard when you reach out or grab them, and won't let go even if you lift your hand. Try not to choose a hamster that has a tendency to bite. After all, not everyone has the patience to raise such a hamster. Hamsters that show a kind-hearted curiosity towards people are preferred. Generally, male hamsters are relatively docile.
PS: Whether a hamster bites or not depends mainly on fate. It does not mean that a hamster that does not bite on the spot is a good one. Many examples have proven that hamsters that were well-behaved the day before started biting their breeders the day after they were purchased.
The above is what the editor shared. If you want to know more, please continue to pay attention to this site! Finally, a friendly reminder that hamsters only have a short life span of 2-3 years and their time with their owners is limited. If you cannot accept this, it is recommended not to choose a hamster as a pet!
