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Well hamsters can never have too much room but they can have too little. The smallest for two hamsters is one big cage. After that you can keep adding on, I have two roborovski dwarf hamsters and i attached two cages together and they love it, and they are small hamsters. Hope this info comes in handy
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What are the housing requirements for a Syrian hamster?
A syrian hamster needs more room than what people think. They are very active and night and require :- a wheel - definatly needed more than anything. a house or two - to sleep in. tubes and chew toys - to give it something to do and hide in. water bottle - to drink from. food bowl - not desperatly needed as food can be scattered around so they have to rumage for it.
Can you keep two Syrian hamsters in the same room in separate cages?
No it's not. Syrian hamsters are very territorial and need to live alone. If they are kept in a cage together they will fight. As they are relatives they can live together in the same cage for up to 5 weeks. At this age the puppies can get pregnant so must live separately to avoid this. At 5 weeks old they must be split. If you want to keep more than one hamster its best to keep another breed as Syrian hamsters are the only breed that must live alone.
How big does a cage need to be for 1 hamster?
Your cage does not have to be very large. As long as there is room for food, water, an exercise wheel, a place for you hamster to sleep, and a little extra room for walking around, you should be fine.
What will happen if you put a dog cat hamster in a room together?
The cat will eat the hamster and the cat and dog will get in a fight that will end badly
What is the temperature of the water to wash a hamster?
Hamsters shouldn't be washed under water unless of an emergency. If you have a dwarf hamster, it might like a dust bath to freshen its fur. Otherwise, only wash hamster if it absolutely needs to be washed. (For Example: gum stuck in its fur)If you must wash the hamster, wash it in warm water and dry it immediately with a hand towel. It can easily die from hypothermia if it is wet.
What is the best size cage for a Syrian hamster?
The best size cage for a Syrian hamster is one that is at least 24 inches long and 12 inches wide, with plenty of room for the hamster to move around and explore. It should also have a solid bottom to prevent injury and plenty of bedding for burrowing.
What animals apart from hamsters can be kept in a hamster cage and are Syrian or dwarf hamsters better?
Syrian hamsters are the largest of the hamsters. Keep that in mind when purchasing the cage be it plastic,wire or glass. All other small animals such as mice and geribils may fit in a hamster cage .It really depends on the type of cage you have and are planning to buy.
If you have seasonal allergies will a hamster hurt?
I have seasonal allergies and a hamster. I used to keep my hamster in the basement and now she is in my room, but there isn't really much of a difference. so no i don't think that a hamster would make things worse, but if you are still unsure don't keep the hamster in your room
What are the housing requirements for a Syrian hamster?
A syrian hamster needs more room than what people think. They are very active and night and require :- a wheel - definatly needed more than anything. a house or two - to sleep in. tubes and chew toys - to give it something to do and hide in. water bottle - to drink from. food bowl - not desperatly needed as food can be scattered around so they have to rumage for it.
How much room does a hamster need to live comfortably and thrive?
A hamster needs at least 360 square inches of floor space in its cage to live comfortably and thrive. It's important to provide plenty of space for exercise, hiding spots, and enrichment activities to keep your hamster healthy and happy.
What is the ideal size for a hamster cage if one wants to keep three hamsters?
The ideal size for a hamster cage housing three hamsters is at least 2 square feet. Hamsters are fairly compact creatures and generally do not need too much room to survive and be content.
How do you convince your parents to buy a Guinea pig and one hamster?
Study hamsters and guinea pigs. and everything you need to know about them. Write down neat notes and hang them around your room. Decide which cages are good and which are bad. Tell your parents occasionally you'd love a hamster - but don't nag them. Set up a fake hamster cage with a plastic box that is the right size. Wash it as much as you need to wash a hamster cage. Pretend to change its food bowl and water as often as you need it. Then, your parents may consider it.
Can you keep two Syrian hamsters in the same room in separate cages?
No it's not. Syrian hamsters are very territorial and need to live alone. If they are kept in a cage together they will fight. As they are relatives they can live together in the same cage for up to 5 weeks. At this age the puppies can get pregnant so must live separately to avoid this. At 5 weeks old they must be split. If you want to keep more than one hamster its best to keep another breed as Syrian hamsters are the only breed that must live alone.
What sort of room in the house should a hamster be in?
A warm room but not by a radiator and not by any drafts as the drafts can cause colds that hamster can get very easily
What kind of habitat would a hamster need?
I recently got my hamster, they need a cage like you see in the bird and small animal section in Petsmart they need room for running around, a food dish, water bottle, something to chew and probably a wheel for exercise.
Should your hamster sleep in the same room as you?
If you don't mind the possibility of the hamster waking you up by running on its wheel or doing other activities during the night you should be fine. On the other hand if you are a light sleeper and need sleep you might not want to do this. Yes though, it is probably fine to let your hamster sleep in the same room as you.
Do spiders come in your room if you have a hamster?
Hamsters aren't known to be particularly aggressive creatures, so it's very likely that spiders will continue to come into your room even if you buy a hamster in an attempt to ward them off. If spiders didn't come in your room before you had a hamster, it's unlikely that the presence of a hamster would increase the frequency with which spiders enter said room.
