I might be getting a dwarf hamster tonight. I heard dwarfs are happier in pairs is this true? Also can I put one of two in a ten gallon tank?
2006-07-14 02:41:45 · 17 answers · asked by monkee9305 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Dwarf hamsters can live happily together when they're young, but sometimes when they're older they can start fighting - especially if you introduce a new one to a hamster who's been living on his own.
Check out this website (FAQ's) - it tells you alot about hamster care, and there's an answer about whether you can keep dwarf hamsters together.
2006-07-14 08:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by Birdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are happier in pairs... This is true. One of my friends, though, had one that was a real sweetheart for over 11 years by itself. It would depend on how much attention it WANTS from you, weather or not the hamster needs a "mate" or a "friend". Try to stick to to females as they are less likely to have territorial squabbles.
A ten gallon tank is perfect for them.
2006-07-14 09:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by babefirstclass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody is happier in pairs. Be sure 2 males or 2 females...else you will have 20 in no time.
2006-07-14 09:45:24 · answer #3 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had a few dwarf hamsters... they are happier in pairs but another thing where they are so tiny you need a heat lamp on them to keep them warm at all times... if you dont they are in a strong case to die..fast
2006-07-14 09:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by *~BabiGurl~* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a dwarf hamster and she is very content with her self. We have a cage with tubes and wheels for her.
2006-07-14 09:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, are you selling dwarf hamsters or something?
2006-07-14 09:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by Chew on this! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea 2 in a 10 gal tank would be ok.
2006-07-14 09:43:59 · answer #7 · answered by Ginnykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no are claass had a dwarf hampster and it was a female and then when we put a male in with her the ignored each other!
2006-07-14 10:20:09 · answer #8 · answered by michelle g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-14 09:44:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-14 09:43:40 · answer #10 · answered by Steve J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋