Breeding Syrian Hamsters

It is important to think ahead before breeding hamsters and not just jump in at the deep end. Consideration must be given to the housing and finding homes or an outlet for the babies. Your hamster can have quite a lot of babies, 15 to 20 is not unknown, although 8 to 12 is normal…

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Syrian Hamster Colour Combinations

SYRIAN GENETIC COLOUR COMBINATIONS GOLDEN AGOUTI BLACK MUTATION CINNAMON MUTATION CREAM (BLACK-EYED) MUTATION GREY (DARK) MUTATION GREY (SILVER) MUTATION GREY (LIGHT) MUTATION RUST MUTATION UMBROUS MUTATION SEPIA MUTATION WHITE (DARK-EARED) MUTATION YELLOW MUTATION BEIGE RUST x DARK GREY BLONDE (RED-EYED) LIGHT GREY x CINNAMON CHOCOLATE (BLACK) BLACK x RUST CHOCOLATE (SABLE) BLACK-EYED CREAM x RUST…

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Syrian Hamster Genetics and Inheritance

Like all animals, the genes that a hamster inherits from its parents, (the genotype), affect the way it looks.  The animal receives genetic information from its parents in their eggs or sperm and, in the same way, passes the information on to its own offspring.  Inside the hamster’s  cells are the chromosomes, which are tightly …

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Hamster Health Checks

Hamster Health Checks Hamsters are part of a group of mammals called Rodents. There are 5 species of hamster available as pets in the UK. Some have their own individual heath problems associated with their particular species, but below is a general heath check list that is appropriate for all species. Daily checks Check your…

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Hamster Rescue

Most general public are aware of just how many cats & dogs there are in rescue centres, but how many people realise just how many small furies end up unwanted each year. Visit most large rescue centres and you will find Guinea pigs, Rats and sadly the odd hamster, mouse & gerbil too who are…

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How to catch an escaped hamster

Hamsters are inquisitive and persistent little creatures who love hiding in small spaces and are active when the human world is asleep. This adds up to them being great escape artists. It is therefore important to ensure that cages, playpens, carriers and hamster balls are made as secure as possible to prevent escapes: the big…

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