Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Navigation
Front Page
Forum
Gallery
Wiki

Ads by Google


Go Back   Hamster Central > Hamster Central Forum Topics > Hamster Chat

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-20-2022, 02:07 PM   #1
ilguy
Hamster Pup
 
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: IL
Posts: 230
Default Help Finding Breeder (Northern IL)

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone knew where to find hamster breeders in the Chicagoland area? I am specifically looking for dwarf hamsters, a winter white if possible.

I haven't been able to find any, the few around here seem to just breed syrians. Anyone know of any? I've had one hamster before, but he passed a few months ago after an 2 amazing years together.
ilguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2022, 06:46 AM   #2
Pebbles82
Hamster Antics
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
Default Re: Help Finding Breeder (Northern IL)

I'm sorry I've just seen you had no replies to this! You'd need US members to know probably, there are a few on here, but the US is a big place! From what I know, actual breeders are very few and far between in the US. Have you considered adopting a hamster instead maybe?
Pebbles82 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-25-2022, 02:22 PM   #3
heidii
Hamster Pup
 
heidii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: England
Posts: 232
Default Re: Help Finding Breeder (Northern IL)

I think hamstercentral has more UK visitors than American, though I've found MANY American's on the Hamster Hideout who could likely help you out.
heidii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2022, 12:57 PM   #4
ilguy
Hamster Pup
 
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: IL
Posts: 230
Default Re: Help Finding Breeder (Northern IL)

Ah thanks guys, kind of what my experience has been. I appreciate the replies, I took the dive and got a winter white from a petstore. Fortunately she has an amazing temperament and I struck pure gold with her
ilguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2022, 05:23 AM   #5
Pebbles82
Hamster Antics
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
Default Re: Help Finding Breeder (Northern IL)

Seen your other thread Just bear in mind that she is most likely a hybrid. Virtually all Winter Whites and Campbells russian dwarfs in pet stores are a hybrid of the two species. They may look like a winter white or a campbells, but she will almost certainly be a hybrid. Only specific breeders usually have pure pedigree winter whites and I think they are few and far between. And even some breeders say they are pedigree but don't realise they aren't! The two species have been so interbred for so many years it's the way it is.

She is still adorable! The only real difference to be aware of is that hybrid hamsters can be prone to diabetes so diet is important. A sugar free hamster mix and no fresh fruit or other sugary things - like certain chew sticks. Fresh veg is fine.

There are some US hamster owners on here who know about the best hamster mixes for hybrids in the US Which mix is she on at the moment?

She is really lovely though and seems quite tame. She is lucky to have an attentive owner!
Pebbles82 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
amazing, breed, find, hamster, northern

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.43 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright © 2003-2022, Hobby Solutions
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:56 AM.