The conditions of the hamster's native land, a barren lanscape combined with a scarcity of food, were not conducive to sustaining large colonies of hamsters. The animals thus evolved into solitary creatures that fended for themselves. They typically came together only to mate, the female then taking on the responsibility of raising her young on her own. Assuming incorrectly that a single hamster is a lonely hamster, many owners ignore the natural solitary nature of these animals, and insist on housing them together, usually with dire, and quite violent, results.
Hamster personality is also often misunderstood. Although hamsters usually prefer the company of humans to that of their own kind, they are frequently labeled mean and ornery. In most instances, the hamster that lives up to those labels is simply a hamster that has been mistreated or was never socialized to human handling. The well-bred well-socialized hamster that is properly housed, entertained and cared for should be a gentle, sweet nature animal that comes to know and trust her owner and to enjoy the time they spend together. Indeed the bond that can form between a hamster and human can be surprisingly sound and touching.
The hamster, though the ideal pocket pet for the right owner, must not simply be locked in the cage and ignored. She is a solitary creature, but thrives on human care to help her adjust to life in captivity. Cleanliness, play, a healthy diet, a stress-free environment and regular human interaction are the ingredients vital to the health and well- being of this animal that boast a long and prestigious record of survival.
Look at your hamster in light of her existance as a wild creature and you will find the best of both worlds living within your home: a delightful, gentle, entertaining pet and a creature of the wilderness all wrapped up in a single, rather adoraable, package. What an honor to share your home with so distinctive a character.
Hamster personality is also often misunderstood. Although hamsters usually prefer the company of humans to that of their own kind, they are frequently labeled mean and ornery. In most instances, the hamster that lives up to those labels is simply a hamster that has been mistreated or was never socialized to human handling. The well-bred well-socialized hamster that is properly housed, entertained and cared for should be a gentle, sweet nature animal that comes to know and trust her owner and to enjoy the time they spend together. Indeed the bond that can form between a hamster and human can be surprisingly sound and touching.
The hamster, though the ideal pocket pet for the right owner, must not simply be locked in the cage and ignored. She is a solitary creature, but thrives on human care to help her adjust to life in captivity. Cleanliness, play, a healthy diet, a stress-free environment and regular human interaction are the ingredients vital to the health and well- being of this animal that boast a long and prestigious record of survival.
Look at your hamster in light of her existance as a wild creature and you will find the best of both worlds living within your home: a delightful, gentle, entertaining pet and a creature of the wilderness all wrapped up in a single, rather adoraable, package. What an honor to share your home with so distinctive a character.
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