how big and wot kind of cage wot do they like should should I get 2 so they have a friend that kind of stuff ho wmuch work are they etc
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I've had many hampsters in my life.You need a small cage or one of those plexi-glass aquariums, with wood chips and definitely a running wheel,as they run a lot at night.Don't get 2,it's hard to tell male from female, so they may reproduce very quickly.The average life span is 3yrs.Also if you don't clean them often ,they smell very bad.Otherwise easy to feed,they love seeds,vegetables,dry bread and some fruit.
They live to be about 2 years, but my cousins lasted 3. Maybe if you take good care of it, it will live to be really old.
Hamsters live only about 3 years at most. Many die around 1 1/2 to 2 years.
if taken care of 5 years
Hamsters are easy to care for as long as you have the time for them. You would be wise to choose a young one, and probably just one to begin with. I have known hamsters to live for up to 10 yrs my self. If you change the cage at least once a week, handle them every day and make sure they are fed and watered, they are no prob. But you will want to get just one, and mainly find out if its male or female. To often you end up with babies and the female won't let the male stay in the same cage. make sure you get a tamer one.
THEY ONLY LIVE ABOUT 2 TO 3 YEARS. THEY DON'T NEED A BIG PLACE TO LIVE, GET ONE OF THOSE HAMSTER HOUSES THEY LIKE THEM, I WILL TELL YOU ONE THING THOUGH THAT ARE GREAT SCAPE ARTISTS.
Hamsters live about 16 months, depending on a WIDE variety of things. They are a good introductory pet for adults or kids okay with losing a pet. Not a very good choice for anyone learning about pets though. High maintenance, low cost, and kind of boring. Depends on the purpose for the pet is my best advice.
hamsters normally live for about three to four years if taken care of. get one of those that have the tubes that connect to another cage they like room to run in. if you get two make sure its not a male and female becuz you will end up with 50 they reproduce like rabbits. trust me i know i have been there and done that!
Hamsters usually live about 1-3 years. As far as cage size, just be reasonable. Most pet stores and plaes like Petsmart and Petco will be happy to recommend what you will need. Nowadays you can get everything from the simplest cage to 2 and 3 story cages that are quite involved. There not really involved; cage cleaning once a week fresh food and water everyday and things to chew on so their teeth stay trimmed are about the basic needs.
Getting 2 is a good idea, as they will keep eachother company.but make sure they are both the same sex for obvious reasons. They make babies quickly and anywhere from 5 or 6 to 12 or 13 at a time. Make sure when you pick them out that you handle them before you take them home. Don't just let the person pick them out and put them in a box to take home. Hamsters are notorious for being aggressive. Not all are. but many can be. Also, if there are more that 1 cage they are in, it's a good idea to take 2 from the same cage as they are a bit territorial and may fight if they are not used to eachother.
Hope this helps and have fun with your new critters =)
Lifespan varies with breed and living conditions. Plan on three years, more or less. Of course, this number can fluctuate quite a bit. I've never seen one last more than about 5 years,though.
If you're getting hammies, and want more than one so they will have company, get some that have been together since they were babies. Some breeds (especially the short-haired dwarfs) are very aggressive to new arrivals if they didn't grow up with them. They will actually kill a new hamster (I've experienced this!) Many short-hair dwarfs will bite you! If you don't want to deal with all that aggression, the long-haired Teddy Bear hamsters are some of the most gentle you will ever find!
For a pair, an 18x24" cage is adequate. a 10-gallon aquarium is a good footprint to go by, but is not a good choice for a habitat because the cage won't have adequate ventilation, and will get pretty rank for the hammies after a few days. Either way, you should plan on changing the litter in the cage every week or so.
Good luck!
they live 1 -2 yrs they tell you but i have a dwarf hamster that is past 2 yrs now if you get 2 then it has to be 2 that have been 2gether s ince birth or they will eventually fight til death if you do research there are no records on any hamster living 10 yrs. DO NOT USE WOOD CHIPS PROVEN FACT IT CAUSES BREATHING PROBLEMS YOUR PET WNT LIVE LONG
It depends on the Breed of hamster you buy. Some hamster live a maximum of two years, well others can live up to five years if taken care of properly.
If you do get a hamster, here's some tips on who to choose:
1. Get a male. Females bite more often and tend to be more aggressive. They also can reproduce.
2. Don't put a male and a female in the same cage unless you want little baby hamsters in 3 weeks.
3. I suggest the Syrian hamster, or teddy bear hamster.
Hope you get a hamster! They are loveley pets.
PS. If you get a hamster and it likes to bite, try using a thick pair of gloves while playing/holding it.
Syrian-2 years
Dwarves-1-2
They live around 2-3 years.
Get a cage that you want, hamsters dont care. Just make sure its not to small.
If you get 2 Dwarf Hamsters then yes its ok to get 2.
I think you should get a Dwarf Hamster, They dont bite like everyone says, Mine has never bit me, they only bite people becouse there rude to them.
Dwarf Hamsters arent much work, you only have to clean there cage once a week, or they will start to stink. There fun and a good pet.
Dont get a syrain or teddy bear, there groos and there poop is big,%26 they pee alot! Get a Dwarf!
Dwarf Hamsters arent that much work.
BE sure to hold to hold your dwarf everyday for at least 1 min.
Email me if you have any questions! At.. cowgirl_rock@hotmail.com or livin_in_a_barrel@yahoo.com .. if youve got any questions!
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