we have teddy bear hamsters and pet rats we were wondering if they could go in the same cage together without fighting
they rats have a huge cage and the hamsters cage is kida small but we want to put them in the big cage together!!
thanks for all the anwers!!!
2007-02-25 08:53:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Rats are omnivores and as such they eat both meat and vegetable matter. Rats are not only prey to the larger pets in the home, but they are also predators of our smaller pets. Rats have been known to kill and consume mice, hamsters, gerbils, small birds, and insects.
The predatory instinct of rats:
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It would be very wise to make sure that your rats and your hamsters **never** meet as the outcome would be bad for your hamsters.
The second reason for not housing your hamsters and rats together is that they are different species of rodents that live totally different lifestyles both in the wild and as domestic pets. You could not possibly meet the needs of both animals by having them live in the same cage. One of these most important needs is territory and both of these animals are very territorial. They won't tolerate living in the same space.
Enjoy your critters seperately :)
Sandra Beasley and the Spaz Rats
(Rattery, Rescue, and Rat-care Expert)
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2007-02-25 14:36:37 · answer #1 · answered by spazrats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not recommend placing these species in a cage together. They are both quite territorial species, and you will almost certainly deal with fighting, and the aftereffects thereof.
In addition, they would probably spread disease to one another.
Just not a good idea. But I'm glad you asked. :)
2007-02-25 08:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by mochalatteinacup 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no. just get a big cage for the hamsters.
2007-02-25 08:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They would defiantly fight and probably fight over food. One day, they might eat each other!!
(it happened to my rat and hamster)
2007-02-25 08:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by toughtomboy17 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no. A girl hamster and boy rat might breed together and make a hamrat that sneaks and eats ham. think about it....
2007-02-25 09:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by rockerbopper44 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
r u seriously that stupid they will fight and kill each other hamsters r soliatry animals in the wild excpect for breeding purposes
2007-02-26 05:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by Christopher C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definately NOT! Rodents are territorial. They will almost definately kill each other. I would not recomend trying it!
2007-02-25 09:22:39 · answer #7 · answered by Elayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they can't, they're diffrent species, shapes, and sizes, it won't work....all they'll do is fight.
2007-02-25 09:49:19 · answer #8 · answered by bbnicole104 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-02-25 09:00:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no, they are different kinds of rodents
2007-02-25 09:11:17 · answer #10 · answered by bowiegirls_eye 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋