Robo Dwarf Hamster Care
Robo Life Span
If the robo dwarf hamsters are raised with other members of it’s kind, from a very early age, they will tend to be more peaceful and tolerant of each other. Did you know that the male robo dwarf can play an important role in the raising of his newborn pups? The Roborovskii is reported to have the longest life span of 2 to 3.5 years.
What does a Robo Dwarf Hamster look like?
Robo dwarf hamster care tips:
Consider their small size when buying supplies!
Robo dwarf hamster care is very much the same care as the other hamsters, however because of their small size there are a few things to keep in mind when buying supplies:
- Housing should be chew proof and escape proof
- Ten gallon aquarium with a secure breathable lid is an deal home for 2 full grown adults in a well ventilated draft free area, never in sunlight or near heaters and fans.
- Purchase wooden, non stained, chewable toys, not plastic
- Exercise wheel geared for dwarf hamster size that has NO bars
- Prepackaged designed bedding material consisting of pine or alder shavings, never use cedar shavings as that could make your dwarf ill
- Dust free bedding as possible - bedding material as dust can be irritating to your pet.
- Robo dwarf hamsters really like to have a bath and not just any bath -a special dust bath! This helps them clean the oil from their coat by rolling around in the dust.
Their bedding should be changed at least once a week and if a few are grouped and living together, change at least twice a week or more.
Dwarf hamsters are true hoarding animals and enjoy removing and then hiding their food. Use clean non toxic feed bowls and feeders made of stainless steel or ceramic, placed within easy reach for you Robo.
Feeding your Robo good healthy food is important!
Proper nutrition plays a important role in the life, reproduction and health of your pet. Here are some of the many things robo’s enjoy eating:
- Pelleted hamster diets of more than 14 % protein content
- Occasional small treats of bird seeds or insects or meal worms purchased from the pet store
- Occasional raw vegetable in small amounts
- Fresh clean water access
Foods to avoid feeding your Robo:
- Candy, dried fruits, raisins, sweets, they have a tendency towards diabetes
- Cooked or processed foods
- junk food
This pet can suffer nutritional disorders if not fed a balanced nutritious diet. Please make sure that the commercial hamster diet you purchase is fresh and not out of date that you are providing for your robo dwarf hamster care.
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