How long is the life span of hamsters?

Hamster is the general name of hamster subfamily. Some species have become popular pets in recent years because of their closeness to humans, such as Syrian hamster, Gakaria hamster, Campbell pygmy hamster, Robelov hamster, bonobos hamster and so on. When choosing hamsters, we first need to understand the lifespan of hamsters. Let's take a look at how long hamsters live.

How long is the life span of hamsters?

Under normal feeding conditions, the life span of hamsters is generally 2 ~ 3 years, most hamsters live about 2 and a half years, and long-lived rats live more than 3 years, but it is still a small number after all. However, parents-in-law generally live a little longer. Between 3 and 3.5 years, male hamsters usually live longer than female hamsters, while infertile females live longer than male hamsters.

Factors affecting the lifespan of hamsters

1. Breeds: parents-in-law hamsters have a long life span, and they usually live for more than 3 years. If you really want your hamster not to leave you so soon, buy a parent-in-law hamster.

2. Gender: male hamsters are more likely to live longer, except in one case-infertile females live longer than male hamsters.

Environment: no matter what kind of pets, a comfortable and hygienic environment can make them healthier, and healthy hamsters naturally live longer. At the same time, most hamsters are timid, and the slightest shock may make them tremble, so hamsters that are often shrouded in fear cannot become longevity rats. In addition, hamsters are solitary animals, even if some hamsters can be mixed, but as long as together, there are inevitably contradictions, so solitary hamsters live longer than gregarious hamsters.

4. Diet: preparing fresh and nutritious food for hamsters can keep them young. Usually, the owner checks the food every 24 hours. If the hamster is not finished, the owner should not let them eat any more, but should prepare new food for them. Similarly, the frequency of water should be changed every 24 hours.

5. Injuries: whether injured or sick, the owner should treat the hamsters in time, otherwise no one can guarantee how long they will last.

Taboos in hamster culture

1. it is forbidden to feed people's food, which is too salty and seasoned too heavily, which will increase the burden on rats, especially foods such as snacks, but unprocessed coarse grains can be fed, corn and barley can be fed.

2. Direct contact with the sun is prohibited. The rats are very afraid of the heat. When summer comes, please use radiator or marble to relieve the heat.

3. If it is not necessary, do not wash the hamster, it will make the hamster catch a cold and may die if it is serious.

4. Please know your own hamster breeds. Except for hamsters like parents-in-law who are forbidden to be raised in closed cages, if they are not harmonious, they must be raised separately.

5. If you do not have psychological preparation or economic ability, please do not raise female and male rats together. The reproductive ability of rats and children is very considerable.

6. It is forbidden to use feed from unknown sources. Please discard worms or mildew and do not feed them.

7. It is forbidden to let rats drink unboiled water. Please let them drink boiled cold boiled water, or mineral water or pure water.

8. It is forbidden to use bamboo chopsticks, popsicles and other things to grind the teeth of rats. Please use the special grinding products and feed for rats on the market.

9. It is forbidden to use newspapers and tissue paper as cushion materials. There is too much ink in the newspaper, and there is bleach in the tissue paper.

10. It is forbidden to keep rats in too small space, which should at least have rollers, water bottles, nests (except bears) and other supplies.

It is forbidden to keep hamsters in air-conditioned rooms so as not to harm their health.