Can you introduce a second hamster?
Hamsters tend to be more solitary than social, but a careful and conscientious hamster owner may be able to introduce two or more dwarf hamsters to one another successfully under very carefully managed and controlled circumstances. Never introduce Syrian hamsters.
Is it possible to breed two hamsters at once?
Breeding them isn’t always a simple task; buying two random hamsters and breeding them can be dangerous for both the mother and her pups. Although difficult, breeding hamsters is a fun and rewarding way to provide pets to friends and family. Once you have homes lined out for the hamsters-to-be, here’s what to do.
What does it mean when two hamsters are fighting?
It show you have not built up enough trust with it yet. Two hamsters fighting: One or both hamsters are trying to display their dominance or defend their territory. Separate them if the don’t stop fighting. When it repeats a behavior over and over again: If this happens, this is an indicator that it’s not well mentally.
What should I do Before I ask my parents for a hamster?
Show your parents you’re responsible before asking for a hamster. Pick up small tasks around the house, like helping your parents unload the dishwasher or do the laundry. If you have another pet, help your parents feed, walk, or wash it.
When do Russian dwarf hamsters become more dominant?
Although being sociable together, when they grow older they become more dominant (especially males). “We have two male Russian Dwarfs that lived happily together for 9 months from the age of 6 weeks. The larger male (Hubert) became more dominant over the food.
Breeding them isn’t always a simple task; buying two random hamsters and breeding them can be dangerous for both the mother and her pups. Although difficult, breeding hamsters is a fun and rewarding way to provide pets to friends and family. Once you have homes lined out for the hamsters-to-be, here’s what to do.
Can a female hamster tolerate a male hamster?
That prevents unwanted pregnancies and territorial fights. Female Syrian hamsters are aggressive toward males when the females are not in heat. Even when she is in heat, the female at best will tolerate the male. Once you bring your Syrian hamster home, give it lots of space. They are territorial and enjoy room to run, play, and burrow.
Why are there so many hamsters in one cage?
If the hamsters you see in a single cage at the pet store are older, it’s likely that those that show battle scars or evidence of a fight have already been taken out of the cage. It’s also probable that with younger animals, the hamsters have been separated into same-sex groupings. That prevents unwanted pregnancies and territorial fights.
When to separate a male hamster from a female hamster?
Isolate your female hamster once the mating is over. While some male hamsters will care for the babies, some others will attack and eat them. It’s best to be on the safe side, even if you have a kind and loving male hamster, to separate him for the duration of the gestation and birth, which should only be about two weeks.
