Food preference in dwarf hamsters

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  • ドワーフハムスターにおける飼料の選択性

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Food preferences of the Djungarian dwarf hamster and the Roborovskii dwarf hamster were compared from several standpoints. When preference for color was assessed by giving a choice between red and green food (pellets or pimientos), Djungarian dwarf hamsters preferred green food. When given a choice among food pellets, small dried sardines, sunflower seeds and pumpkin, both dwarf hamster species showed a strong preference for pumpkin and almost refused small dried sardines. However, the consumption of small dried sardines was increased by flavoring with pumpkin extract. When the preference for water content in the food was assessed by offering a choice between foods of high and low water content (i. e., cucumber and cabbage are high in water, and sunflower seed and walnut are low in water), both dwarf hamster species preferred foods rich in water. However, not only water content but preference for food itself may concern to choose.

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  • CRID
    1390001205461037312
  • NII Article ID
    130004626063
  • DOI
    10.11266/jpan1998.9.2_91
  • ISSN
    13443763
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
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