Will Two Female Hamsters Fight in the Same Cage?

Keep Syrian and Chinese Hamsters Separate

• If you want to keep a single hamster, a Syrian is a good choice. Syrian hamsters are also known as golden hamsters or teddy bear hamsters, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. You will know them by their size; they are about 6 inches long and they are the most common type of hamster you will find in a pet store. They do not get along with other hamsters, male or female.

  Chinese hamsters are not true dwarfs but they̵7;re smaller than Syrian hamsters. Most Chinese hamsters are about 4 inches long. They look more like rats than other breeds of hamsters. They should be kept separate from other hamsters, according to the Small Animal Channel.

Place Dwarf Breeds Together

• Dwarf hamsters are more sociable than Syrian hamsters. Different species have different temperaments and mixing them is not a good idea. Dwarf species include Siberian, Roborovski, Campbell̵7;s and winter white. These breeds are about 2 to 3 inches long and two females can get along. The chances are greater if they are introduced to one another at an early age.

  Introduce your dwarf hamsters to each other as early as possible. Sometimes younger hamsters will squabble when they first meet each other. Most of the time, these fights sound worse than they are and they help the hamsters establish who̵7;ll be the boss in their home. Watch hamsters during this time, but resist interfering, as they will need to establish who̵7;s the boss. Most often, these fights are nothing more than chasing each other around the cage. Separate them if fighting becomes more than simply chasing each other or if one is injured. Sometimes an older hamster will have a more difficult time accepting new hamsters, especially if he or she has been living alone for awhile. Try placing the younger hamster with the older one and monitor them to see if they get along before you leave them alone for an extended period of time.