Are there any rare colors among golden hamsters? We will introduce and explain their characteristics, personality, and how to raise them. For those who are considering raising golden hamsters, we will explain in detail what types there are and what kind of personality they have.
What is a golden hamster? What kind of animal is it?
Golden hamsters are rodent mammals classified in the Cricetidae family and the Golden Hamster genus. They are also known as Syrian hamsters, and in fact, wild individuals are designated as an endangered species. The reason is that they are popular as pets and are overhunted. They are popular like guinea pigs.
Where are they distributed?
Golden hamsters are distributed in the Middle East and Asia Minor. Many live in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, and Israel.
About personality
Golden hamsters are characterized by their gentle personality and ease of taming compared to Djungarian hamsters and Roborovski hamsters. Males tend to be highly territorial and nervous about changes in their environment. Females tend to get used to changes in their environment easily and are resistant to stress.
About ecology
Golden hamsters have many natural enemies. They live in dry rocky areas and sandy areas, and live in hiding using burrows dug by other animals in the ground. They are basically solitary and nocturnal animals. They sleep most of the daytime. Their food is herbivorous, omnivorous, and they eat plant leaves, stems, roots, seeds, fruits, and insects. Regarding reproduction, the gestation period is 15 days, and females can give birth to 10-15 pups at a time. They reach sexual maturity at 2-3 months of age, and live for 2 to 3 years.
Are there any rare colors?
Body length 14-17cm. Weight about 100-200g. It is a very small mammal, and even among small animals, there are short-haired and long-haired patterns. The back is yellowish brown, and the belly is brownish white. The coat colors are as follows. Colors other than these are hard to find in picture books, so they are quite rare. Those with rare coats are not normal and are hard to find in stores, so the price is high at pet shops even for the same baby. When buying, be sure to check the information in the image carefully.
- Black eye cream
- Cinnamon
- Light gray, silver gray, dark gray
- Black, dingy black
- Ivory
- Rust color
- Yellow
- Ambroise
- Black eye white
- Albino
- Violet – black + cinnamon, dark gray + cinnamon
- Tricolor – yellow + original species
Among them, we will introduce some of the most popular colors. Sable and banded colors are expensive.
Kinkuma
Kinkuma, also known as Kinkuma hamster, has a pale orange, apricot color all over its body, and its ears are covered in thick, almost black fur. It is a popular variety among golden hamsters, and is inexpensive and easy to find in stores.
White
Golden hamsters covered in white fur and generally have black eyes. They are inexpensive, often costing around 1,500 yen.
Black
Black is a golden hamster covered in black fur. It is less common in stores than white, but is inexpensive, often costing around 1,500 yen.
Tricolor
Tricolor is a type of golden hamster with a mixture of brown, black, and white fur. Most tricolor golden hamsters are female. They are a rare species and are often priced at a high price.
How to care for a golden hamster?
Now, let’s explain how to care for it, how to train it, and what tools you need. Golden hamsters have a gentle personality and are easy to get along with, but be aware that it takes time for them to get used to a new environment.
What is the selling price?
Generally, most golden hamsters cost between 1,000 and 2,000 yen, but rare colors tend to be more expensive. Be careful if the color is not one of the colors described above.
Basic care
Basic care: Since golden hamsters are solitary animals, you cannot keep multiple hamsters. Also, since they are small mammals, it is not recommended to keep them with dogs, cats, foxes, etc. Since they will be eaten as food, it is essential to keep them isolated.
Things you need to keep them
The following items are necessary for keeping them.
Air conditioning equipment
Air conditioning and heating are essential. A comfortable temperature for golden hamsters is 20 to 25 degrees. If the temperature is too low, they will go into hibernation. Therefore, make an effort to warm or cool them moderately.
Cage
Wire mesh cages are common, but there are also aquarium types. Golden hamsters are large hamsters, so a slightly larger cage is recommended. A cage of about 50cm x 50cm x 50cm or more is recommended.
Running wheel
Running wheel is essential. Some hamsters are very active and can run more than 10km in one night. Prepare something to exercise them, such as a running wheel.
Water dispenser
We recommend a water dispenser with a metal ball in the mouth. We do not recommend the type for dogs and cats.
Flooring
Golden hamsters are sensitive to humidity, so it is essential to change the flooring regularly to keep them dry. Nesting materials include tissue and commercially available cotton for pets.
Toilet
Hamsters have a habit of using the toilet in the corner of the cage, so it is a good idea to place a toilet inside the cage.
Pet food
Pet food is generally commercially available pellet food for hamsters. They can also be given vegetables and fruits. There are also foods that should not be given. These include onions, leeks, garlic, and other green onions, which can cause blood in the urine. Pet equipment is also introduced in the following article.
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