How much does a hamster cost? A detailed guide to hamster care

Hamsters have a cute appearance and are very easy to keep, so many people have started keeping hamsters as pets. But many people do not know the market prices for hamsters, so how much does a hamster cost?

1. How much does a hamster cost?

Hamster prices are not very stable, and different breeds have different prices. The price of the Chinese hamster is generally around 5-15 yuan, the price of the purple hamster is generally around 5-10 yuan, the price of the silver fox hamster is generally around 10-50 yuan, the price of the golden fox hamster is generally around 10-30 yuan, and the pudding hamster is generally around 15-35 yuan.

The price of a hamster is determined by factors such as appearance, bloodline and health, and hamster prices differ from market to market. In fact, when choosing a hamster, the most important thing is still whether it catches your eye; choosing a healthy and cute hamster is enough.

2. How do you keep a hamster?

1. Feeding: Hamsters are omnivorous animals. You can give them yellow-green vegetables such as pumpkin, and pale-coloured vegetables such as cabbage and lettuce; tubers, beans, fruit, wild grasses, seeds and so on. There are also special feeds for hamsters. However, when the diet is mainly based on feed, you should also take care to give some vegetables and fruit. As a source of protein, you can feed it boiled eggs, dried cooked fish, cooked chicken and cheese, yogurt, tofu, etc., and you can also feed it some dog food, cat food and so on.

2. Changing the water: Hamsters have the habit of storing food in their cheek pouches. Take care to change the water frequently. Every day, wash the food bowl and water dispenser, and replace the fresh food and water. In the hot summer, the temperature inside the water tank rises easily, so in summer it is best to move them into a cage. Place the cage in a well-ventilated spot, and be careful not to let direct sunlight hit it.

3. Cage: When using a wire cage. Hamsters grab the wire and climb upwards, and there is a risk of falling, so it is best not to have the cage too tall, and you should remove the wire from the bottom of the cage before use. Spread wheat straw, dry grass, sawdust or thin strips of newspaper on the bottom of the cage. The feeding bowl can be made of ceramic, and it is best if it is somewhat heavy. You can provide some branches for gnawing, to prevent the teeth from growing too long.

Hamsters are still fairly easy to keep; you just need to pay appropriate attention to their health and make sure they are healthy and lively.