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Because they are excellent companion animals for several reasons summarized below, although in my opinion, the list could be much longer. It is the best pet, see for yourself:
They are very inexpensive to feed, as they only eat small amounts. The annual cost for food amounts to a few tens of euros at most, nothing compared to the feeding costs of a dog or cat.
Unlike traditional pets like dogs or cats, hamsters require very little maintenance, as they are naturally quite clean. Going on vacation is therefore not a dilemma, there’s no need to take them with you, nor to take them out to relieve themselves before bedtime!
Some pets can be feared because they might hurt children, scratch, or simply be unsociable: the exact opposite of hamsters, who, through their liveliness and daily antics, will bring joy and happiness to their owners, both young and old.
The price of a hamster depends on its species, but a hamster is not expensive! In addition to an affordable purchase price, they also cost less on a daily basis compared to traditional pets. Honestly, I think it's the cheapest pet!
During the day, a hamster sleeps or rests. Thus, it is quite silent. At dusk or at night, it will play with the items you've placed in its cage, making only a relatively small noise. Therefore, unless you place your hamster's cage right next to your bed, you won't hear a thing!
You may be surprised (or not), but we have never seen a hamster urinate on a carpet, scratch a couch, or tear curtains. They are far too calm animals, as we tell you!
And this is probably the best reason: hamsters are active and playful, making them enjoyable pets to have and fun to watch. You will feel a sense of serenity and a calming effect while petting them. The cherry on top: they can be trained to do tricks, which makes them even more amusing.
It all depends on the breed of the hamster. It will cost you between €5 and €10 most of the time.
It is very rare. A hamster only bites if it's stressed or handled a bit too roughly.
Yes! But some breeds are more suited for it than others, such as the golden or Russian hamster, for example. It will be more complicated to train a Chinese hamster.
All are friendly, but some are more sociable than others, including the golden, Roborovski, or Russian hamsters.
Generally speaking, they all have comparable lifespans, averaging 2 to 3 years. So, this is clearly not a selection criterion.
Hamsters need a balanced and healthy diet, somewhat like us! They primarily eat raw vegetables, seeds, and fruits. Occasionally, they can eat some small insects.
It is generally a very quiet animal. Its screams can indicate stress, panic, dissatisfaction, or illness.
No, morphologically speaking, it is not made to cry.
It's very simple: if it eats well, it's happy and appreciates what you offer it! So keep an eye on its food and take a look at its physique.
No! It is a very clean animal that has no odor.