Always keep a lid and make sure whatever you choose has plenty of air and is fully secured to prevent escape. Most of the cages or tanks for hamsters and small rodents you see in the pet shop will be suitable, just make sure there are no large drops and the cage isn't too oversized for your tiny friend. It can be hard to correctly identify the gender of a young or very small Roborovski especially when they are not tame.
It is always good to consult charts, have a vet take a look at them or learn to hold them in the correct way to sex them without causing them any harm. There is little difference between the temperament of the males and females so it is entirely your choice if you want a particular gender or not. You can keep males together or females together without issue as long as they're introduced young.
If you keep a male and female together they will breed, fight and the female will dominate, attack and possible even kill the male in some more extreme cases. Female hamsters are very dominant. It is a better idea to stick to a pair of the same sex but they can live happily alone. Robos love to play. This one's exploring a tube. Roborovski hamsters are perfectly capable of eating any decent quality mixed hamster food.
Make sure it has plenty of variety such as dried banana, sunflower seeds, grain, hamster biscuits, other seeds, and mealworms are also okay. Any extra vegetables or fruits should be given sparingly and as a treat.
Make sure you only give them tiny pieces to prevent them getting stuck in their pouches and going soggy so they can't get it out, the food rotting in the cage, or an upset stomach from happening. Your hamster doesn't want vegetables or fruit the size of their head, it's far too much for their digestive system to handle so keep the pieces small and as treats only. This includes chocolate drops, yoghurt drops, seed sticks, grain bars, etc.
Hamsters repurposing a clean coffee cup as a napping spot. Breeding Roborovski hamsters should be left to very experienced owners or professionals as you could be left with a lot of unwanted babies you can't keep and that nobody else will take.
There is not a high demand for them so you won't hit a goldmine breeding them for sale. If your hamsters accidentally have babies they should be separated immediately. Although the males will usually help raise the young, the female will become fertile the moment the babies are born and they might mate again. This is not good for her health or productive when it comes to preventing unwanted litters. Please make sure you sex your hamsters as well as the person selling them to you as often people in pet shops are wrong or can't handle them very well.
Roborvoski hamsters can be surrendered as pinkies, this can be very stressful to the mother and the pinkies newborns will be used for reptile food. This is extremely cruel. The best option is to wait until they are old enough, separate the genders and surrender them to a rehoming shelter than can find forever homes if you are unable to do so.
Please don't sell them off to just anyone as this could end in disaster. Like with any animal they can get ailments. Typically Roborvoski hamsters are quite healthy if cared for properly. Your largest risk with them are broken toes or skin problems such as mites, allergies, barbering or stress itching. Roborvoski hamsters are at a much lower risk of an extremely serious condition called wet tail. It is caused by an overgrow of bad bacteria in the gut, usually caused by stress, sometimes caused by prolonged filthy conditions, stomach problems, poor diet, too much fibre and is especially common under 12 weeks of age.
This does not mean they are immune; if your hamster starts to smell foul, has the runs, a dirty bottom and seems hunched with a mussed coat and is losing their appetite and drinking less you should go immediately to the vets as only antibiotics in the early stages can treat it.
If untreated it will cause eventual death and severe dehydration. Mites, ticks, fleas, etc are all very treatable with certain medicines you drop on the skin. You can get these from your vet or from most pet stores but seeing as they are so tiny you must carefully weigh your hamster before using anything to treat them with and thoroughly clean the cage afterwards. Roborvoski's seem more prone to allergies and general itching than any other hamster type. Be warned that in pairs or groups the other hamster may pull out their fur or over groom them causing hair loss.
Old age, stress and bedding allergies can all cause red, flaky skin and hair loss. They can also get: eye problems, brain injuries, broken bones, birthing difficulties, tumours, cysts, urinary tract infections, uterine problems, problems with the ears, overgrown teeth and claws, diarrhoea, dehydration, worms, general injuries, abscesses, and anything else other hamsters can have.
It is important to take your hamster to the vet if you notice any signs of illness or injury so it can be treated with optimum results. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. My friend's hamster, Cookie, climbed right out onto my friend's lap the day she got her. Your robo could take months to fully adjust. When you change the water and give it food, talk slowly and calmly to your hamster.
If it doesn't show any sign of being frightened, you could try to pet it gently. It is your hamster after all, and you know it best out of everyone on here, even if it's brand new.
Hope you have tons of fun with your little baby Animals are the best! Yes I would change food and water, but the only thing is you don't need to change the bedding. You only need to clean your cage every month, not every week like old knowledge says. I would spot clean at the end of the week, but don't change the bedding because that would defeat the propose of settling in.
Changing the bedding weekly makes your hamster stressed so do it monthly. I would change food and water, but don't spot clean until the end of the week and don't put in all new beddig until the end I each month. Hope this cleared something up!! Roborovski hamsters were originally found in the deserts of Asia , including parts of Russia.
They have since been domesticated and are available in pet stores across the world! The Roborovski was named after the person who first started collecting them from the wild. In the wild a robo hamster would run all night and is believed to cover a distance of around 4 marathons every night!
This is a true desert hamster. Despite this camouflage, Winter Whites rarely live past 12 months of age in the wild and are lucky to get past their 6-month birthday. Your pet will certainly be grateful for a warm, safe and loving home!
Winter Whites will often dig burrows in the wild for a safe place to sleep. This is also where they choose to breed and hide from predators. These burrows will often have lots of connecting tunnels and the hamster will use any material it can find to build a comfortable nesting area. This is why Winter Whites enjoy having tunnels in their cage at home.
We think all dwarf hamsters make great pets and Roborovskis are no exception! The only thing to bare in mind is that these hamsters can be hard to handle and are usually kept as a pet to watch and observe rather than handle due to their agility and speed.
So which type of dwarf hamster is best for you? All dwarf hamsters can make fun little pets but each have their own distinct differences. They are usually easier to tame and can be great to care for! Roborovskis are smaller, faster and some would say cuter than their hamster cousins. Robos tend to be more interactive with each other which makes them more interesting to watch when kept in a group and this species is usually more active than the average hamster. It all comes down to personal preference as any of these animals are perfect first time pets.
Robo hamsters will be happy to live alone or in pairs which gives them an advantage over Syrian hamsters. The minimum cage size for a single Roborovski is 24 inches long x 12 inches wide. If you want to keep more than one hamster, times these measurements by 0. The cage size for two Robos would be 36 inches long x 18 inches wide.
It is essential to choose a hamster cage with very narrow bar spacing. These animals are escape-artists! We have a more in-depth article on the best hamster cages here. This is by far the best hamster cage you can buy today. It provides plenty of room for your hamster to explore and is capable of holding a small group of Robos.
Lots of accessories are included with the set while being easy to assemble and clean — click here for more details on the Savic cage. Click here to check the current price. A cheaper option is the classic 20 gallon aquarium. This is a blank canvas and allows you to create any enclosure design you wish. Click here to see the current price. Once the cage is assembled do double check that there are no small gaps a Robo could squeeze out of and that any tunnels are fixed together correctly.
This is where you should place a food bowl. You can also purchase multiple food bowls to help avoid aggression between hamsters at food time. As well as food, your Robo also needs water! Purchase a good water dispenser and fix this to the side of your cage. Quality aspen shavings or a bedding such as CareFresh is a much better option. Layer this an inch or so deep in your cage. Apply market research to generate audience insights.
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