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SKB_Hamsters · 02-20-2018, 10:31 AM

Syrian hamster weights can vary between individuals so it hard to compare with other as there is no perfect/ideal weight. Their weight also depends upon their natural body size - for example pet shop Syrians tend to be smaller than Pedigree Syrians - therefore pedigree Syrians will weigh more (some often in the 200g weight range)
Hamster don’t usually get overweight if on a good food mix.

My previous hamster who was also called Sherbet she was quite a small Syrian weighing only 150g where my current Syrian Pumpkin weighs 188g. And my past hamster Cookie was around 200g.

How old is your Sherbet? As depending upon age will determine whether he might even still have some growing to do or if he has reached his ideal weight for his body size. As long as he doesn’t look overweight then I wouldn’t worry.

02-20-2018, 10:31 AM
SKB_Hamsters PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Posts: 3,190	Re: haster weight Syrian hamster weights can vary between individuals so it hard to compare with other as there is no perfect/ideal weight. Their weight also depends upon their natural body size - for example pet shop Syrians tend to be smaller than Pedigree Syrians - therefore pedigree Syrians will weigh more (some often in the 200g weight range) Hamster don’t usually get overweight if on a good food mix. My previous hamster who was also called Sherbet she was quite a small Syrian weighing only 150g where my current Syrian Pumpkin weighs 188g. And my past hamster Cookie was around 200g. How old is your Sherbet? As depending upon age will determine whether he might even still have some growing to do or if he has reached his ideal weight for his body size. As long as he doesn’t look overweight then I wouldn’t worry. __________________ Popcorn Syrian Owning Hamsters since Nov 2007 Last edited by SKB_Hamsters; 02-20-2018 at 10:49 AM.