What hamsters can be kept together?
For owners who want to keep two or more hamsters together, Dwarf hamsters are recommended. These species can be kept in pairs or groups as long as they are given adequate space. Most Dwarf hamsters will enjoy company from members of their own species, but Syrian (and sometimes Chinese) hamsters must be kept alone.
Can you have 2 hamsters?
Owners who want to keep more than one hamster in the same cage should opt for the Dwarf species. These can be kept in pairs or groups – but they will still need plenty of space,as they are territorial. Syrian hamsters, however (and sometimes Chinese too) must be kept alone.
Can you keep a Syrian hamster and a dwarf hamster together?
No, Syrians are best kept in their own cage away from other hamsters. Even keeping two Syrians together in the same cage is risky business and can only be successfully achieved while the hamsters are young. Syrian hamsters should not be kept with dwarf hamsters either.
Can I put two hamster cages next to each other?
Syrian and dwarf hamsters should not be kept together in the same cage under any circumstances. As long as they do not feel their territory is threatened, they do not typically mind their cage set directly next to another species.
How can u tell how old your hamster is?
There are no possible way to tell the exact age of your hamster. However, if your hamster is lively, its coat is neat, and it is not bald then it may be fairly young, usually less than one year old. On average, hamsters may live between two and three years. By this time, is the equivalent to 80 human years.
Whats the rarest hamster?
The Rarest Kind of Hamster
- Golden Hamsters. The golden hamster or Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus), also called the teddy bear, is a popular pet in homes in the United States and Europe.
- Romanian Hamsters.
- Brandt’s Hamsters.
- French Black-Bellied Hamster.