The golden hamsters which is reddish-brown above and grey underneath is one of the most popular household pets. It adapts very well to cage life but it is so tame that it can be let out to wander about the home freely. The hamster will let itself be picked up and stroked and will also answer when called by its master. In fact, it can be a real friend to children and keep them amused.

Twice a day the hamster cleans itself very carefully. A healthy hamster has thick, soft fur and no unpleasant smell. The hamster also keeps its nest very clean. It always leaves its droppings in the same spot and throws them out of the cage if it can. When it finds food it stuffs it into the roomy pouches inside its jaws and then hides it in his nest.

When buying a hamster makes sure the animal is young. Always buy two males unless you want them for breeding. Hamsters are very prolific, the female producing several litters a year. A young hamster has very flexible ears covered in fine hairs, bright eyes, a smooth, soft coat with no scars or discolorations.

The following are some rules regarding the care of hamsters. If the animal’s cage is small it must be fitted with a treadmill so that the hamster can exercise itself at night. A hamster needs to move around a lot and it can run as much as it likes on the treadmill.

A hamster will eat almost anything: bread, biscuits and small pieces of meat. But it also must have vegetable rich in vitamins such as carrots and lettuce. Another important item is grain food, including sunflower seeds. It is not necessary to put a lot of food in the hamster’s cage, especially if the food is perishable. The hamster hoards food in his nest and these reserves can go bad and cause infection.