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Angkeats · 05-13-2019, 03:25 PM

Hello
I have recently rescued 2 male winter white hamsters with very little history known. One is grey and 69grams and one is white and 80grams. I am not sure if this is overweight or not as there is conflicting advice? They both use the wheel, have a big cage and eat a good quality food (4% fat).
I am not sure if I should be looking to reduce weight or the best way?
Also Flash is very fast and territorial. He's not used to being handled. Gordon is extremely tame and easy going. Flash doesn't like him smelling of me after I pick him up. They mostly seem to get on (sleep together, play together) but I worry as they are both at very different levels and this proves challenging in the taming process. I would not think they require separating as they don't fight.
Any help gratefully received.

05-13-2019, 03:25 PM
Angkeats Newborn Pup Join Date: May 2019 Location: UK Posts: 11	Advice appreciated Hello I have recently rescued 2 male winter white hamsters with very little history known. One is grey and 69grams and one is white and 80grams. I am not sure if this is overweight or not as there is conflicting advice? They both use the wheel, have a big cage and eat a good quality food (4% fat). I am not sure if I should be looking to reduce weight or the best way? Also Flash is very fast and territorial. He's not used to being handled. Gordon is extremely tame and easy going. Flash doesn't like him smelling of me after I pick him up. They mostly seem to get on (sleep together, play together) but I worry as they are both at very different levels and this proves challenging in the taming process. I would not think they require separating as they don't fight. Any help gratefully received.