Chubby Cheeks Species Appropriate Hamster Care For Beginners

Hamsters are one of the most popular pets and enrich the lives of adults and children. They are cute, agile and interesting to watch. Nevertheless, many myths about hamster care still persist. For the layperson, it can be difficult to separate correct from incorrect information. For most people, the pet shop is the first 'port of call' when it comes to buying a hamster and the advice that goes with it. Often, however, the advice given is incorrect and the customer is advised to keep hamsters in a way that is very outdated and outmoded. Many hamsters become very trusting in the course of time, like to come out and let themselves be touched voluntarily. Other hamsters do not like closeness or need more time. Therefore, it is important to consider each hamster as an individual and to respect its wishes. After all, it is not a toy, but a living creature that can greatly enrich our lives and that we want to take good care of. So, what needs to be considered when caring for a hamster? We want to get to the bottom of this question in this guide! The author is an expert in animal care and animal nutrition. She has been caring for small animals for more than 25 years, mainly guinea pigs, rabbits and hamsters. She is happy to pass on her intensive experience to other hamster owners (and to those who want to become one)!