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Old 02-09-2017, 07:55 AM   #1
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Default I want another hamster!

They have 3 Chinese hammys at the pet store & they are hard to come by these days. I already have 6 of various species, but I'm sitting in a cancer hospital right now & I like to be surrounded by hamsters.

3 of my hammys are elderly. I have a bin cage for a new hamster. I might not come across anymore Chinese & my landlord really could care a less. They know my health situation.

Any advice?
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Old 02-09-2017, 08:02 AM   #2
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If you really want another ham, go for it! Your hamsters make you feel better like you say and you take good care of them so what's the harm in having more? Plus, chineseys are becoming harder to find so take the opportunity while you have it
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Old 02-09-2017, 09:05 AM   #3
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Go for it. Make sure that you post millions of piccies of him/her for us all to coo over.

Hope your treatment is going ok.
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Old 02-09-2017, 09:07 AM   #4
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I think you deserve a Chinese hamster I hope all is going well in hospital - loads of good vibes coming your way Then see how how you feel when you come out.
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:30 AM   #5
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They r trying to sell me a pair of young Chinese
Then I'd have 8 hammys????
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:40 AM   #6
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Trying to sell a pair of hamsters is a bit sketchy If you can take the pair and then keep them separate,that will be fine,but if you only have one appropriately sized bin then a pair is definitely not a good option.
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Old 02-09-2017, 11:46 AM   #7
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How about a 10 gal

For the pair?

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Old 02-09-2017, 11:53 AM   #8
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A 10 gallon tank would be very small for any hamster,and would only be very good as a transition to a larger enclosure for a robo or Chinese.

Pairs in general are a bad idea anyways,no matter how much you prepare or whatever steps you take to make territorial and fighting behavior not happen.It isn't natural,it isn't safe,and it could even be considered cruel due to the very serious negative impact on the mental and physical health of hamsters.

A 20 gallon long could work though for just one Chinese,so if you can get a pair of 20 gallon longs or already have a tank of that size and can buy another one(or any variation of buying and using ones you already have)then that would be a possible option.
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Old 02-09-2017, 01:13 PM   #9
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Yes 10 gallon is a bit small - they can be very active. It might be ok for one for starters as some Chinese are apparently quite shy - depends on their personality. How do they offer you them in hospital lol! I guess there is internet there Would the timing work out if you say yes? ie will you be out of hospital in time?
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Old 02-09-2017, 01:23 PM   #10
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I bought the pair they are young. I have 2 of everything

I now have 8 hamsters in 7 cages & one spare cage.

It's what makes me happy

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