HAMSTERS

Haley & Cody

DESCRIPTION Hamsters are described:ShortFurryFatCheeks that expand

No saliva to keep food dry

TYPES OF HAMSTERS Syrian Hamster Dwarf Campbell Russian Hamster Dwarf Winter White Russian Hamster Roborovski Hamster Chinese Hamster European Hamster Rumanian Hamster Turkish Hamster

SUPPLIESCage

FoodTreats

WheelBall

BeddingHouses

CAGES

WATER BATTLES/BOWLS

BEDDING

FOOD/TREATS

WHEELS & BALLS

EXTRA CAGE SUPPLIES

HISTORY Hamsters are thought to be originally from the desert

lands of Asia In Syria and other Middle Eastern countries where

hamsters are common the farmers do not only harvest their own fields, they

dig into the hamsters' granaries as well. In each burrow they find a storage bin which may hold

anywhere between 30 and 60 pounds of grain which the hamsters have stored away for the winter.

Hamsters got their name from an old German word associated with storing food. (The word "hamper" comes from the same root.)

One of the characteristics of the hamster, like many rodents, is to stuff their cheeks full of food, which is a hamster-like activity.

REPRODUCTIONMale hamsters should mate at

14 weeks old.Female hamsters should start

being bred at 10 weeks oldThe pregnancies last about 151/2

to 16 daysLitters range from 5 to 10 pups

HAMSTER FACTSPlastic can ruin a hamster digestive system

Obsessive running on wheelsSome have red eyes

SOURCES www.Google.com/images/hamsters www.Hamsterhidout.com www.A-z-animals.com/animals/hamsters www.Petwebsites.com