When your hamsters start fighting it can be distressing.They can jump on top of each other.The dominant hamster may intimidate the non-dominant hamster in the cage.There are ways to get your hamsters to calm down.
Step 1: Do you know the species of your hamsters?
hamsters should be kept in separate cages and away from each other.If they are the same gender, certain species can only socialize.If you want to confirm your hamster's species, take her to the vet or the pet store.The largest of the species is the Syrian hamsters.The most common is a golden, light brown coat with black spots and a white underside.They have large ears and short tails.Syrian hamsters are territorial and should not be kept together.Syrian hamsters are between 6 and 8 weeks old.They should be housed on their own once they reach 8 weeks.The dwarf hamster is smaller than the Syrian hamster and is the second most common species.Dwarf hamsters have a dark strip of fur running from their head to their tail and are often brown in color.Dwarf hamsters prefer to live in groups.Some dwarf hamsters like to live alone.The third most common species are the Chinese dwarf hamsters.They are small, about 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) long, with silky gray-brown fur and black stripes on their backs.The long tails of these hamsters make them mistaken for mice.They are great jumpers and climbers.They enjoy human interaction, but don't play well with other hamsters, so keep one per cage.They will make noise at night because they are nocturnal.There is no such thing as a hamster breed.There are only hamsters.
Step 2: Do you know the gender of your hamsters?
The best way to keep hamsters of the same gender together is to separate them in separate cages.Hamsters of the same gender are less likely to fight and argue.If you want to keep hamsters of different genders in the same cage, introduce them when they are young.
Step 3: Put the hamsters in separate cages.
The initial set up allows the hamsters to get used to each other.Through the bars of their separate cages, let them smell and interact with each other.Try to put them in the same cage once they get used to each other.Make sure the cage is neutral and doesn't contain the scent of either hamster before you put them in it.The cage needs to be clean and new.The hamsters will be less likely to fight over territory.
Step 4: hamsters play and interact in their cage
When you put the hamsters in one cage, pay attention to how they interact with each other.Do they play with each other at least once a day?Is one hamster more aggressive than the other?If they are starting to become aggressive with each other, you can get a sense of their dynamic.You should not leave your hamsters alone in their cage until you are sure that they are happy with each other.You should think that they are not likely to harm each other.If you don't know if they are getting along, take them out of the same cage and put them in separate cages.Put them together again the next day and watch them interact.
Step 5: You should be prepared for squabbling between your hamsters.
Normal squabbling between your hamsters is about dominance, where one hamster puts the other in her place and asserts herself as a dominant one.This is normal squabbling if your hamsters are chasing and squeaking.It can be loud and distressing to watch, but as long as there are brief bursts of chasing, sniffing, and screaming, it is considered normal dominance behavior.The natural way of asserting dominance is for the hamsters to squabble.One hamster may jump on top of the other hamster.The bottom hamster should be released by the hamster on top.The displays of dominance are normal if the hamsters get up and resume their activities.When the hamsters are placed in a cage together, squabbling can happen for a few weeks.When one hamster is removed from the cage and the other is put back in, make sure you don't interfere with your hamster.If the hamsters are squabbling, you should allow them to respond to each other on their own.Your hamsters can be stressed out if you pull one out of the cage.
Step 6: There are signs of fighting between your hamsters.
One hamster chases another hamster to prevent it from escaping.These are signs of fighting between your hamsters and are not normal dominance displays.If one hamster causes injury to the other hamster, the bullied hamster will not be able to eat, drink, or sleep.A bullied hamster may become withdrawn, lose or gain weight and stop playing with you.She may become aggressive when you hold her or touch her.You will need to adjust the hamster's living space or separate her from the other hamster if these are signs of severe distress.
Step 7: A bullied hamster should be moved to a different cage.
Even if they are the same gender, some hamsters may end up fighting because of your best efforts to keep them happy.It is time to move the bullied hamster to a different cage if it is showing stress signs like lack of appetite, fearful hiding, or injuries from biting the dominant hamster.Hamsters in the same cage can be stressed out and aggressive.Try to keep the new cage as close to the old one as possible.She will be able to transition easier to the new cage and reduce her stress levels.
Step 8: When the hamsters are separated, do not allow them to socialize.
When you separate the hamsters, you should not place them in a cage, play with them, or take them out of their cages at the same time.If they are socializing at the same time they may start fighting.
Step 9: Get a bigger cage for the hamsters.
hamsters have limited space to live and play so they might be aggressive with each otherYour hamsters are prone to fight for territory.Two hamsters should have at least double the amount of floor space that one hamster has.Talk to a sales associate at your local pet store to find a large cage that is large enough to keep both hamsters happy and stress free.
Step 10: The cage needs to be set up so there are no blind corners.
It's important to keep your hamsters away from each other.It's a good idea to avoid long expanses of tube and blind corners.The hamsters cannot be trapped together at the same time if there are at least two exits in the cage.The cage should have no narrow corners or sections to prevent the hamsters from getting stuck.
Step 11: Provide two beds, two water bottles, food dishes, and two wheels.
They don't have to fight over a bottle or a bed if they have two sets of accessories.Most hamsters don't like sharing beds, so having two beds is important.If you can, you should give two sets of toys, like two wheels or two boxes with two entrances.There should be two large food dishes for the hamsters, large enough to fit one hamster in the dish.hamsters prefer to sit in their food dish and not fight for space in the same dish
Step 12: The same daily routine is needed for both hamsters.
Feed, play, and groom the hamsters at the same time every day to show that they are treated equally.It will cut down on tension between them.They should treat each other like friends once they spend a lot of time together.
Step 13: Before returning the hamsters to their cage, handle them together.
If you can, take both hamsters out of their cage at the same time and handle them together in your hands.The stress between the hamsters will be reduced by this.