How long after birth until a hamster shows territorial behavior?

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Hamsters become strongly territorial after one month; house them separately to avoid fights and even death. Despite their cute appearance, they are fiercely defensive of territory. If you keep several hamsters, separate them into individual cages and never co-house them.

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