Because my friend is giving me one.
2007-02-05 16:27:35 · 9 answers · asked by I dont get you 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Sure would, we have 10 Campbell's Russian Dwarfs right now. They are more high strung then the larger hamsters. Make sure you have a book on Dwarf hamsters (must have first before you get it), cage or tank with locking lid, a solid plastic wheel, either aspen or Carefresh litter, water bottle, food dish, hamster food, vitamins, treats, chew sticks, and a toilet paper roll with a little paper (for chewing on also).Their diet is only slightly different, they can have crickets and meal worms with their diet but we give as a treat one every week or two. They do tend to bite more then large breed hamsters, but keep working with it and things will do good. Hamsters can catch our colds so, be sure and wash or sanitize your hands both before and after handling one. Now be warned some of them get tumors that are cancerous (more females then males), the cancer is always fatal, but most with it can live good lives. We have 2 with cancer right now and 3 with Cushing's disease (they go bald for no apparent reason, but have other symptoms you may not notice), this they can live with also. If you ever want an excellent companion hamster get a Teddy Bear and it won't matter if it's m/f they can't breed genetically not compatible
Here are my two favorite sites to read on hamsters. The first is general information, the second is specific on the raw foods you can give them. Good luck
2007-02-05 17:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by wolfinator25840 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not while I still have cats. My daughter had one, and it managed somehow to squeeze out of its cage. We didn't find parts all over, apparently because it wasn't an interesting 'toy' when it ceased to be interactive, but that didn't really cheer kiddo....
They're awfully cute, though. You could always give it a shot, and if you don't like it enough to justify having to care for it, you could adopt it out. There are many pet stores who will even accept a small animal like that and adopt it out on your behalf. They won't pay you for it, but it's an option.
2007-02-06 00:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by wynterphoenyx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i guess, but i think its somehow easier looking after a bigger breed of hamster since i've losen a dwarf hamster before
2007-02-06 00:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are great pets..i have 2 of them actually.I actually like them better than hamsters.
If u get 2...only problem with hamsters..males will fight..females wont.
2007-02-06 01:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by unctarheel2008 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're actually a lot of responsibility and hard to take care of. You need to keep their cages super clean, and they are nocturnal--so if they have any sort of cage that makes noise, they may keep you up at night. And they can bite. So, no.
2007-02-06 00:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um yeah why not? There cool and sweet well the one I see at animal care shes nice.
2007-02-06 00:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by Dog Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would, I have one. There easy to take care of too. The Small the less they eat and poop!
2007-02-06 00:51:39 · answer #7 · answered by cowgirl rock 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! :) They're good pets. My friend is getting one in a few weeks.
2007-02-06 00:34:00 · answer #8 · answered by Jane H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes--- I have had one but keeping it clean is alot of work they are quite messy.... also they are sleeping all day so you don't get to interact much and the noise will drive you nuts so don't keep it in your room
2007-02-06 00:39:04 · answer #9 · answered by shannonf_bc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋