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Can you put different types of hamsters in the same cage?
Owners who want to keep more than one hamster in the same cage should opt for the Dwarf species. Syrian hamsters, however (and sometimes Chinese too) must be kept alone. If they share their cage with another hamster they become very stressed, which leads to illness, violence, or both.
Which hamster is more active?
Syrian hamsters are nocturnal which means that they are most active at night and their life expectancy is between 1 and 2 years, but have been known to live much longer.
Can you put 2 Syrian hamsters in the same cage?
Syrian hamsters are solitary animals and should always be kept with one hamster per cage, yet it seems that pet stores often violate this rule. Most hamsters seen at pet stores are quite young, and even Syrian (also known as golden) hamsters can be kept together at a young age.
Can 2 different breeds of hamsters live together?
They can live together – either two of the same sex as a pair and sometimes in same sex groups. Same sex pairs can fall out so it is important to keep an eye out for signs of bullying and have the possibility of separating them if needs be.
Can dwarf and Syrian hamsters mate?
The five species of hamster are Syrian, Winter White dwarf, Campbells dwarf, roborovski dwarf and Chinese hamster. Out of these five the only two that can successfully mate together are the Winter White and Campells dwarfs. Unlike some hybrid animals, hybrid dwarf hamsters are not sterile.
How fast can a Hamster Run?
Hamsters run at about 3-6 mph/5-9.6 km per hour. That’s for Dwarf and Syrian hamsters as well, with the Syrian being the fastest. The speed can vary from hamster to hamster, from breed to breed, but this is about the speed the can reach.
What are the different types of hamsters?
Of these hamsters, many are rarely kept as pets. The 5 most commonly-kept types of hamsters for pet owners are Syrian hamsters, Campell’s Dwarf hamsters, Roborovski Dwarf hamsters, Winter White Dwarf hamsters, and Chinese hamsters. 5 Common Pet Hamster Species
What is the best breed of hamster to buy?
1 Syrian Hamster (Golden Hamster) 2 Campbell’s Dwarf Hamster 3 Russian Dwarf Hamster (Winter White Hamster) 4 Robrovski Hamster 5 Chinese Hamster (Gray Hamster)
What is the fastest growing hamster in the world?
Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters Phodopus roborovski, or the Roborovski hamster, is both the smallest hamster breed and undoubtedly the fastest. These incredibly petite dwarf hamsters grow to just 2 and a half inches long.