The hamster has a cute and cute appearance. It is a very cute small pet mouse, which is good-looking and fun. In the process of raising hamsters, we must first understand the lifespan of hamsters, so that we can better raise hamsters. So, how long do hamsters live? Friends who like hamsters, come and see!
[How long do hamsters live? 】
Under normal feeding conditions, the lifespan of hamsters is generally 23 years. Most hamsters live for about 2.5 years, and the longevity of mice can live for more than 3 years, but after all, it is still a minority. However, the lifespan of the in-laws is generally slightly longer. Between 33.5 years, male hamsters usually live longer than female hamsters, and female hamsters that have never given birth live longer than male hamsters.
【Factors Affecting Hamster Lifespan】
One is the breed. In-law hamsters have a longer lifespan, and they usually live for more than 3 years. If you really hope that your hamster will not leave you so quickly, you might as well buy a hamster in-law; the second is gender, male hamsters are more likely to live longer, but there is one exception – the female hamsters who have never given birth live longer than the male hamsters; the third is Injuries, whether they are injured or sick, the owner must treat the hamsters in time, otherwise no one can guarantee how long they will last;
The third is the 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 very timid, and a little fright may make them tremble three times, so hamsters who are often shrouded in fear cannot become long-lived “rat”. In addition, hamsters are solitary animals, even if some hamsters can be mixed, but as long as they are together, there will inevitably be conflicts, so solitary hamsters live longer than group hamsters; fourth, diet, preparing fresh and nutritious food for hamsters can keep them healthy In youth, the owner usually checks the food every 24 hours. If the hamster has not finished eating, the owner should not let them eat any more, but should prepare new food for them. Likewise, the water should be changed every 24 hours.
【Contraindications for hamster feeding】
It is forbidden to feed the food that people eat. Too high salt and too heavy seasoning will increase the burden on mice, especially food such as snacks, but unprocessed coarse grains can be fed, including corn and barley; Rats are very afraid of heat when exposed to the sun. In summer, please use heat sinks or marbles to cool off the heat; if it is not necessary, do not wash the hamsters with water, which will make the hamsters catch a cold, and may die in severe cases; please understand your own hamster species, except In-law hamsters are not allowed to be kept together in cages. If the in-laws are not in harmony, they must be kept in separate cages; it is forbidden to keep mice in a space that is too small, and the space must at least have rollers, water bottles, dens (except bears) and other supplies;
If you have no psychological preparation or economic ability, please do not keep female mice and male mice together in cages. The reproduction ability of the mice is very impressive; it is forbidden to use unidentified feed, and please discard the worms or molds, and do not feed them; it is forbidden to let the mice They drink raw water, please let them drink boiled cold water, or mineral water, purified water; it is forbidden to use bamboo chopsticks, popsicles and other things to make the mice grind their teeth, please use the special teeth grinding products and feed for mice on the market; It is forbidden to use newspapers, facial paper, etc. as bedding materials. There is too much ink in the newspapers, and the facial paper contains bleach; it is forbidden to keep hamsters in air-conditioned rooms to avoid harming their health.
【How big can a hamster grow? 】
Under normal circumstances, the silver fox hamster is not large. It is about 8-11cm long when it is an adult, and its weight is even lighter. It is only about 30 to 45 grams. It is a very small mouse. Most of the silver fox hamsters have more wild genes. These hamsters have obvious black stripes on their backs. If they are crossed with purple hamsters, this texture is not obvious. How big the silver fox hamster can grow has little to do with whether it is wild or not, because its genes determine the petite size of the animal, so the adult silver fox hamster will not be too big.