HAMSTER ROBOROWSKI

This type of hamster is the smallest species of hamster. Their care is more special than the other because they are usually more fragile rodents. Usually you can not easily take for its diminutive size, but does not remove them all to remain a friendly and fun hamsters.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

It measures about 5 inches and weigh between 14 and 20 grams. The size of this rodent cage can not be like the rest of hamster because due to their size could escape. For this reason this type of hamster usually live in special cages with smooth walls for example plastic

COLOUR

The most characteristic in color Roborowski hamster is white patches posing on top of the eyes, which makes it a very nice and different from the rest of his kind expression. The coat is brown and the inside of his body is white.

CHARACTER

The character Roborowski Hamster is large and different. There are some who are docile, playful, and leave them wanting to play like his master, while others are very independent, not left or touch and are a bit more aggressive. However, regardless of their nature are awake and we have to be careful that it does not slip because of her size can not find it.

FOOD

Hamster Diet Roborowski, consists of carbohydrates found in grains and seeds and the proteins present in meat, fish, eggs, etc.. You also can not miss in your diet intake of fruits and vegetables, considering that it is not recommended those acidic fruits like citrus, kiwis ... The amount of food we give our pets is very difficult to quantify because it depends on age characteristic of the animal, etc.. In any case the right thing is to supply the same amount of daily food, and observe if you save and store food. If this should occur we would realize that the guard that is already filled, so we begin to give less amount daily. Besides the food we need to pay attention to water because like the food we clean fresh suministrársela impurities.

DISEASE

It is most appropriate to prevent infection of diseases is to maintain hygienic conditions in both the cage and the food and water we provide to our pet. Among the diseases that can affect you include:• Paralysis of the hind legs : This disease occurs when the hamster is dropped . In many cases suffer the paralysis of the hind legs. The best in these cases is to keep at rest in a good temperature. In a few days we will see how he recovers and begins again to play and have fun .• Pneumonia: this is a very common disease among these rodents . Normally this condition results from exposure to sudden changes in temperature of the animal . They are very sensitive to these may become ill because of this change. If so, will his cage at a place where the temperature is between 25-27 degrees and try to avoid exposure to wind. Thus gradually begin to recover from this infection. In principle following this advice is usually sufficient for recovery. If so we should not go to the vet for diagnosis.• Occlusion cheeks usually occurs when the hamster has plugged cheeks for some food that is not able to drive , either by sticky from eating a sweet food , etc. . We will realize that you are sick because you 'll try to eject the food and can not , at once lost my appetite . It is best to go to the vet and do what it indicate.
                                                             
                                                 REPRODUCTION

The hamster Roborowski body reaches sexual maturity at four to five months of age. Gestation lasts 20 to 22 days. The spawning season of the year runs from April to September. During this period the female can have up to 4 litters. In each litter will give birth between 1-9 pups. Weaning pups usually occurs on the 19th day of his birth and now are independent of their mother. The female Siberian hamster becomes sterile when it reaches a year old. For this reason it is a species of hamster reproduction difficult.