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Russian dwarf hamsters in the side bars to the top and right of this page.
The ones that are colorful and attractive are also labeled fancy Russian
dwarf hamsters in pet shops.
What you need is a push in the right direction to save you money on a recommended Russian
dwarf hamster cage.
Ideally, you will want to find a veterinarian experienced
with dwarf hamsters before you bring one or more home.
Like
other dwarf hamsters, their small size, as well as their speed and agility, can make them hard to handle for young children.
If you do
keep dwarf hamsters in same - sex pairs or colonies, always check on your hamsters to insure they aren't fighting.
Many cages made for Syrian hamsters are not suitable for
dwarf hamsters because the smaller rodents can squeeze out of them.
Introducing
dwarf hamsters by placing their cages side by side for two weeks will help things go more smoothly when they finally come face to face.
But no matter what they are called or what color they are, Russian
dwarf hamsters need the same care.
In regards to
dwarf hamster breeds, for the most part you can keep these little guys in small communities.
It is a suitable cage for Syrian hamsters but
not dwarf hamsters due to its larger bar spacing.
Even
most dwarf hamsters seem to be happiest in a same - sex pair, or, for some species, in a small group.
In this week's post we are going to look at proper Russian
dwarf hamster babies care, how to deal with unexpected baby hamsters and important advice on caring for baby Russian hamsters.
In terms of environment, they need a
large dwarf hamster cage, bedding and accessories to play with.
If you are looking for the best fruits & vegetables for
dwarf hamsters then see our Care section for everything you will need to know.
It is best to introduce two
dwarf hamsters at a younger age however not always will the get along unless certain steps are taken place.
While dwarf hamsters of the same sex may get along, most hamsters are solitary animals so we recommend keeping only one hamster per cage.
If you haven't, watch this video of Oatmeal the winter white
dwarf hamster going up the platform (this was her first day with the toy!).
Although the exercise ball is used for exercise, it can also be used to help gender
dwarf hamsters if it's transparent or see through.
There are many
big dwarf hamster cages on the market that can be bought online however one stands out from the crowd.
Russian hamsters are one of the most
popular dwarf hamsters kept as pets worldwide and come in many colours and patterns.