Can you put a dwarf hamster with a Syrian hamster?

No, definitely not. Your syrian hamster could easily kill/severely injure your dwarf. Syrians can never be in with other hamsters, Chinese can’t, and dwarf hamster can ONLY USUALLY IF they are from the same litter and have grown up together.

Can you put 2 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.

Can different breeds of hamsters live together?

Like the winter white hamster, Campbell’s Russian dwarf hamster hybrids (as they are often mixed with winter whites in the pet trade) can sometimes live in groups of two or more. Because these two types of hamsters are often bred together in captivity, there is little difference in their care and temperament.

Can Russian Dwarf hamsters live together same cage?

Campbell’s Russian Dwarf Hamster These hamsters are often known as ‘dwarf’ or ‘Russian’ hamster and grow to 8cm in length. They can live together – either two of the same sex as a pair and sometimes in same sex groups.

Are Russian Dwarf hamsters friendly?

Bonding with a Campbell Rusian dwarf hamster Campbell Russian dwarf hamsters aren’t that friendly in their interactions with humans. They can get quite aggressive and caution is required when handling them. They’re also known to bite in your fingers and “stick” to them.

Can you put 2 Russian Dwarf hamsters together?

These hamsters are often known as ‘dwarf’ or ‘Russian’ hamster and grow to 8cm in length. They can live together – either two of the same sex as a pair and sometimes in same sex groups.

Can Syrian hamsters live in pairs?

Syrian hamsters should never be kept in pairs or groups once mature. Even smelling another adult hamster in the same house can cause some upset, so it’s always best to stick to just the one.

Can two Syrian hamsters live together?

It is often recommended that Syrian hamsters are housed on opposite sides of a room and in such a way they cannot see each other. While some Syrian hamsters can live in habitats near each other without incident, there are others who cannot even have another Syrian in the same room.

Are boy or girl Syrian hamsters better?

Males are generally friendlier and less aggressive than females. If you’re wanting to handle your hamster often, then males are a better choice. They’re a better option for children also, who are more likely to trigger a female hamster’s aggression or territorial behaviors.

Can you keep two Syrian hamsters in the same cage?

If you want to keep more than one Syrian hamster, you are going to have to buy a cage for each of them. Dwarf hamsters, on the hand, are fairly sociable and will live with another hamster they have grown up with or met when they were young.

What should a Russian dwarf hamster cage look like?

Here are some things that a good Russian Dwarf Hamster Cage should include: Space – Space to run, play and roam is very important. Although you will not need a huge cage like you may for a larger hamster like a Syrian, the bigger the better. See what we recommend (Best Russian Dwarf Hamster Cage -See Our Review)

How big do Syrian hamsters get?

Syrian hamsters ca grow up to 8 inches/20 cm in length, and are much bulkier than Dwarf types. Dwarf hamsters are about 2 inches/5 cm in size, with the Chinese Dwarf reaching a maximum of 10 cm/4 inches. Keeping hamsters together is alright for Dwarf types, except for the Chinese.

Can dwarf hamsters live together in the same cage?

For instance, syrian hamsters can become aggressive if they live together. They should only be kept on their own. But, dwarf hamsters are often fine living together, as long as they are the same species. When I was little, I was told never to let two hamsters live together in the same cage. But let’s see how true that is.