The roborovski's hamster or roborovski's dwarf hamster is native to Asia, mainly China, Kazakhstan and Russia. It is the smallest of all hamster species and it has a special personality as well as a specific need for care. Read on till the end to find out more!
Origin
- Asia
- Europe
- China
- Kazakhstan
- Russia
Physical Appearance
As mentioned above, the roborovski hamster is exceptionally small, measuring only 5 centimeters and weighing a maximum of 20 grams. They are brown on the back and white on the belly. We highlight his white spots above the eyes, which give him a bright and soft touch. This animal moves quickly and easily escapes from the hands of whoever catches it. The advantages of being very small!
Behaviour of Roborovski's hamster
The Roborovski hamster has an independent, nervous and sometimes a little surly character, because it is a nocturnal animal that does not react well if you wake it up during the day. Anyway, the character of the animal will also depend on its personality because there are roborovskis who are playful and friendly.
If you are looking for a specimen to play with and like to have it in your hands, we recommend that you make sure it is a friendly specimen before bringing it home.Allow time before the adoption to reflect and inform yourself about this animal.
Roborovski's hamster food
The diet of this hamster must be based on small seeds, thus adapting to its small body, do not choose any type of commercial food. Read the package carefully because it should ideally contain: red millet, peeled oats, white millet, sunflower seeds, corn, canary seeds, flax, whole wheat, peas, niger, rapeseed, sorghum, vetch, yeros, barley, safflower, beans, katjang and churas.
As with other hamsters, the Roborovski's hamster should stock up on fruits and vegetables, although this concrete specimen can eat them almost every day. Offer him vegetables such as spinach, Swiss chard, arugula, endives, cabbage, carrots or lettuce. Fruit is also important, try kiwi, pear, apple, banana or grapefruit.Cut them into very small pieces.
This type of hamster is omnivorous, which means that it should not only be fed a plant-based diet, but we should supplement its diet so that it receives the proper protein. Feed him uns alted cheese, egg yolk, turkey, and even breeding paste for insectivorous birds.
Habitat
Find a suitable habitat for your little roborovski. The best option is a classic terrarium or cage with metal bars small enough to keep it from escaping. Don't forget that he is very intelligent and flexible.
Use rodent sand for the bottom of his cage, regardless of the exact type.
Add feeders and a water fountain (those for rabbits are the most suitable) that you will always keep clean and disinfected. It is very important not to leave foods that can rot within reach of these animals.
You should also know that the Roborovski hamster is particularly active because, in the wild, it can cover several kilometers a day. Get a wheel and even a circuit for your new pet to enjoy. Finally, we will add to his house a nest or a small hut with hay, where he will feel comfortable and warm.
Roborovski's Hamster He alth
Our little companion can suffer from certain diseases such as paralysis of the hind legs, usually due to a fall from a height. Get him to rest and if he's not better, go to the vet.
The Roborovski hamster can also suffer from pneumonia if it is in a place where there is a draft or a sudden change in temperature. Avoid these problems by placing it in a place with a constant temperature. In principle, the pneumonia should disappear in a few days if we place it in a more favorable environment.
Finally, it is worth mentioning cheek occlusion, which can occur if he is not able to expel certain types of food, take him to the vet as soon as possible.
Pictures of Roborovski's Hamster
