Before preparing the cage you should think about where you are likely to place the cage. The cage needs to be placed away from direct sunlight, away from draughts as well as in a room of constant temperature.
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Children and Hamsters
If the hamster is sleepy, scared or feels threatened, a child must not touch them because they will most certainly nip his or her hand. Hamsters are also timid creatures; hence they need to get used to the presence of the child before they allow him or her to carry them.
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When selecting a hamster, to start with examine all the hamsters in the cage and the conditions they’re kept in. They need to be in good healthy condition and not be kept in overloaded cages.
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After you arrive home, place the hamster immediately inside the prepared cage and allow it to settle. It’ll take the hamster a couple of days to get accustomed to all of the new smells and sounds of their new home and can find this time somewhat stressful.
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The first hamster tips are to buy a hamster that is suitable for your home. Certain species of hamsters are better for children that others and if you have small children then you should opt for Chinese dwarfs. For older children or yourself you can opt for Syrian, Siberian dwarf or Campbell dwarfs. The right age to pick out hamsters from pet stores is four to seven weeks but many times older hamsters make great pets too.
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