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Old 17-09-2007, 17:38   #1
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Another hamster question

One of our hammies; " Richard" has sadly shuffled off this mortal coil ( already! he was only 8 months old !)
If anyone has kept hamsters they maybe able to help us out here. "Bill" the other hamster is now on his own; should we get another one as company for him as I understand they are social animals, or would that be asking for trouble ? The remaining hamster is a Campbell's Russian dwarf and is about 8 months old.
Any advice ?
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Old 17-09-2007, 18:04   #2
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Re: Another hamster question

We had a similar experience. Had two Campbells who were together from birth and one died. We didn't exactly get a replacement despite them being sociable hamsters (as opposed to the anti social type) because we figured it might not be the same introducing a total stranger to the cage but what we did do was get another two and put the cages side by side so they could communicate.
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Old 17-09-2007, 20:38   #3
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Re: Another hamster question

Thanks Willow, I don't really want to get another 2 though; it could be a never ending cycle !
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Old 17-09-2007, 20:52   #4
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Re: Another hamster question

I suppose this isn't a good time to tell you that at one time we had 27
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Old 17-09-2007, 20:55   #5
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Re: Another hamster question

Maybe not; Kelsey is still in mourning for Richard and has made a "flag" that is at half mast above the cage .
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Old 17-09-2007, 20:57   #6
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Re: Another hamster question

Aww bless. When our first one died we were on holiday (we took them with us - don't ask!) and we buried him at sea.
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Old 17-09-2007, 22:30   #7
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Re: Another hamster question

I remember when my daughter's hamster died, lots of years ago. She had gone off to the Isle of Man for a week with her school and the flippin' thing went and popped off whilst she was away. We buried it in the garden and had a bit of a service, as well as a can of Stella each and felt we had done it proud.

We were as tactful as possible when breaking the news but she sobbed her little heart out........I think she was about thirteen at the time! Big brother didn't help either as he thought the whole thing was hilarious.

Would you believe that she went and dug it up again the following day? Thought it was hibernating!
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Old 21-09-2007, 19:59   #8
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Re: Another hamster question

Well, we have new hamster, he is the same species and from the same breeder as the late lamented Richard. They have been introduced and after some initial squeeking all seems well; the lady at the pet place said we would know quite soon if they are compatible as "they will tear each other apart " if not.
I think I will separate them tonight as Bob is much smaller than Bill and I am not convinced about Bill's motives !
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Old 21-09-2007, 21:33   #9
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Re: Another hamster question

Sounds like there could be fun at your house
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Old 21-09-2007, 22:30   #10
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Ooooh I hope they get on Lindsay. Sounds promising so far. Do keep us up to date.
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Old 24-09-2007, 17:44   #11
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Re: Another hamster question

It's looking good so far ; they have cuddled up together once today without any fuss or squeaking so it would seem they are friends !
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Old 24-09-2007, 18:17   #12
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Re: Another hamster question

I never liked the hampsters my little one had it wasnt that friendly and just slept all the time.

Now we have two rats, they are much more fun, sociable.

Glad your hamsters are mates.
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Old 24-09-2007, 20:23   #13
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Hamsters are nocturnal so they do tend to sleep a lot during the daytime.

Aaaaw lovely to hear that the new arrival is settling in well with your other hamster Lindsay.
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Old 28-09-2007, 00:45   #14
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Re: Another hamster question

I used to have hamsters. Loved to hear that squeeky wheel going all night long. The parents weren't as enfatuated(sp).

My understanding of hampsters is that 2 males rarely do well together. Do ya think this cuddling is the start of a new hobby of raising baby hamsters?

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Old 28-09-2007, 08:57   #15
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I don't think so ! I hope they are both male or we will be knee deep in the little critters !
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