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Why Do Hamsters Fight Their Cagemates?
Hamsters are solitary by nature and rarely live peacefully with others; fights break out during a buck's constant heat, after a doe becomes pregnant, between same-sex pairs over territory, when food runs short, or when a sick or disabled hamster is picked on. The safest fix is one hamster per cage.
Hamster Breeding Guide (Part 1): Preparation and Mating
Successful hamster breeding starts with one-cage-per-hamster housing and avoiding inbreeding or forbidden pairings. Breed does aged 4–7 months after a week of nutritional conditioning, and watch body-language cues to time and confirm mating.
Signs of a Healthy Hamster
A healthy hamster shows: clean scent gland, bright eyes, firm rice-grain black droppings with no odor, clean cheek pouches, normal temperature, and worn teeth. Watch these to catch illness early.
How to Judge a Hamster’s Development Stage
Track a hamster's development by birth date, weight, and size. Gestation is about 16 days (robos ~20); eyes open at 15–17 days, weaning at 19–21. Best breeding age is 4–8 months; sexual maturity differs by type (dwarf ~23–48 days, robos ~60). Full growth ends around 5 months.
How to Care for a Mother Hamster Just After Giving Birth
Hamsters have strong reproductive ability. As long as the male and female mice are kept together, they easily become pregnant. Today we tell you how to care for a mother hamster just after giving birth.
How to Care for a Hamster
Small and lively hamsters are gradually gaining people's favor, and many people are eager to raise hamsters. Today we tell you how to raise hamsters.
Introduction to Pet Hamster Breeds
There are many hamster breeds and looks can mislead; some pretty ones are hard to keep. This covers three common types: the Campbell's, three-lined hamster, the Roborovski hamster, and the Syrian, teddy bear hamster, with their size, origin, and temperament.
How to Tell a Hamster’s Sex
Sex shows in physical traits like the distance between anus and genitals. Here is how to tell.
What to Do About a Strong-Smelling Hamster
Male hamsters have scent glands, so they smell more. If the odor bothers you, deodorize. Here is how.
Characteristics of a Hamster’s Organs
Although small, hamsters have complete and uniquely specialized organs. Here is an introduction to the features of each major organ.