Chicky Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Hi I might get my hamster tomorrow, i have got the cage but not sure which type of hamster i should get. I know that syrian hamsters are popular. In your opinion which breed of hamster is best and how many should I have. Thanks Chicky xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Just get the one hamster - as people usually get the sex of hamsters wrong. What may have started out as 2 hamsters, could soon become 8! I'd go for a normal sized hamster - not one of those teeny russian types. As cute as they seem, they live shorter lives. My sister had much better luck with normal sized ones. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I agree . We had a dwarf hamster once and he was so small he was difficult to handle. Oscar (below, RIP ) was the best hamster ever . Make sure you get one from a breeder rather than a big store like Pets At Home. You want one that's been handled a lot rather than born in a crate with hundreds of others. They'll be a lot friendlier that way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicky Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Hey, thank you for your advice and I am now the proud owner of a tri coloured syrian hamster!!! I bought her Sunday and she is gorgeous!!! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Congratulations . I assume photos are to follow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Aww Does she have a name? Of course we need photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Glad you've got a hamster they are VERY cute and lovely, even if they steal your biscuit and wont give it back! i've had 2 syrian hamsters, so i could give you a little advice if you need any in future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
