DWARF HAMSTERS: Buying, Caring For, Feeding, Breeding

Dwarf hamsters are born deaf, bald and blind and there's a picture on page 91 of two teeny pink rose-red shrimps weighing 1 or 2gms and no more than 1cm which will change in a few days to have their furry colour. Fathers help bring up the young; sufficient nest material keeps a Dwarf Hamster warm. Fascinating little creatures, they are friendly and curious and easy to take care of. Packed with dozens of beautiful colour photographs, many full page, this valuable source of information covers the origin of the species, a description of their character and habitats, lots of practical advice about picking up and handling, body language, first aid, illnesses, breeding, heredity, showing and judging. Enjoy the gorgeous gallery including Russian Dwarf Hamsters, the Roborovski and Chinese Dwarf, Spotted Chinese, Black Campbells, Satin Hairs. Covers bite wounds, shock, overheating and pick-me-ups, professional housing, running wheels and steps for climbing and on page 48 is an adorable picture of a pet dog with two hamsters climbing over his face. 128 very glossy pages, colour photos.