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Syrian hamsters are my specialty, however, I have kept Campbells,Winter Whites and gerbils in the past. I can advise on most subjects associated with hamsters, including housing, bedding, feeding, handling, new borns and catching escapees. I have had some experience of various health problems with hamsters and can offer my opinion and advice on basic health issues, however I am not a qualified vet and therefore cannot recommend drugs etc. My website is www.thehamstersite.com
I have been keeping hamsters and other small animals for more than 12 years. My favourites are Syrian hamsters and I foster litters and 'difficult' hamsters for a rescue centre. My job is to tame hamsters ready for re-homing, which is extremely rewarding. I also enjoy looking after new litters and raising the pups. I have co-written a book on hamsters with my local vet and have a website: www.thehamstersite.com
Hamsters in Sickness and in Health - Sheila Adby and Dan O'Neill ISBN186163218-5 (Capall Bann Publishing)
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If you are concerned that they may be opposite sexes then it would be a good idea to get someone to check them for you so that you know whether or not you will discover a litter. If they are definitely
Hi Karla Male mice can smell a lot, however hamsters don't particularly. Female hamsters can give off a scent when they are in season but you only really notice it when you have been handling them
Hi Rod It could be that they are the same sex and they are squabbling - do you know if they have always been together/are they related? One will always want to be the dominant one and it could just
Hi Tracey This is quite a common procedure. I had three gerbil brothers who all required the surgery. When the first one had the operation the vet just removed the tumor but it re-appeared pretty
Hi Sergio Unfortunately it is very difficult introducing dwarf hamsters unless they are opposite sexes. The fact that they are already fighting is not a good sign and it is doubtful you will be able
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