How to tell how old a hamster is: a comprehensive analysis from size to age
Recently, "How old is a hamster?" has become a hotly debated topic among pet lovers. Many novice owners are full of questions about how to determine the age and health of their hamsters. This article combines popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out scientific and practical judgment methods to help you better understand your own hamsters.
1. Comparison table of hamster size and age
| age stage | Physical characteristics | Common varieties reference |
|---|---|---|
| Infancy (0-3 weeks) | Body length 3-5cm, weight 15-30g | Dwarf hamsters are only about the size of your thumb |
| Adolescence (1-2 months) | Body length 6-8cm, weight 30-60g | Syrian hamster begins to show color |
| Adulthood (3-12 months) | Body length 8-12cm, weight 60-150g | The golden bear can reach the size of a palm |
| Old age (over 1.5 years old) | Shrinking body shape and sparse hair | All species move slower |
2. Three major judgment skills in popular discussions
1.tooth observation method: The length of the adult hamster's incisors is about 3-4mm. If it is too short, it may indicate old age, and if it is too long, it may require grinding.
2.behavioral judgment method: Young hamsters (2-10 months old) are the most active and can run up to 8 kilometers at night.
3.Hair detection method: The hair of young rats is soft and delicate, the hair of adult rats is bright, and the old rats are prone to partial hair loss.
3. Differences in body size of different breeds of hamsters
| Variety | Adult body length | adult weight | Lifetime reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| syrian hamster | 12-15cm | 100-150g | 2-3 years |
| roborovsky hamster | 4-5cm | 20-25g | 3-3.5 years |
| Campbell's Hamster | 7-10cm | 40-60g | 1.5-2 years |
4. Feeding precautions (summary of popular issues)
1.Feeding standards: The daily food intake in youth is about 10% of body weight, and drops to 5-7% in old age.
2.Cage selection: Adult Syrian hamsters require a feeding space of at least 60×40cm.
3.health warning: A sudden weight loss of 20% requires immediate medical attention. This is the most concerning health indicator in rat breeding circles recently.
5. Expert advice
The latest tip from the China Small Animal Protection Association: By measuring the back length (from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail), the development status can be more accurately judged. The corresponding relationship between the back length and age of adult hamsters is as follows:
| Back length range | developmental stage |
|---|---|
| <4cm | Unweaned rat pups |
| 4-7cm | rapid growth period |
| 7-10cm | sexual maturity |
| >10cm | fully mature |
Recent data from Douyin’s #hamster identification challenge shows that 87% of users overestimate the age of young mice. It is recommended that novice owners keep a record of their weight at the time of purchase and measure and compare it regularly every month. This is currently the most reliable growth tracking method.
Through the above structured data and multi-dimensional analysis, I believe you have mastered the method of scientifically judging the age and size of hamsters. Remember that every hamster is a unique individual. These standards are for reference only and need to be applied flexibly based on specific circumstances in actual breeding.
check the details
check the details
en
