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Old 09-09-2021, 03:21 AM  
Pebbles82
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Default Re: 2 RWW sister squabbling

Yes you do need to separate them. I know that may seem hard but it can go from squabbling to a fight involving death or serious injury in a flash. In a way, serious injury is worse as they can be severely maimed and need to be pts.

Although per shops and some people say dwarf hamsters can live in sibling pairs it is extremely unusual for this to last for more than a few months without major issues. They become more territorial when their hormones kick in at a few months old usually.

As Ria says, the big one is basically bullying the smaller one. Once you’ve separated them the smaller one will do much better. And they will both be fine! They don’t need company other than a human to chat to.

So please separate them now. I wouldn’t risk leaving it overnight another night. If you don’t have a spare cage then a plastic storage bin could be used as a temporary cage.

It’s one thing pet shops don’t tell you - you’ll need a spare cage in case they need separating.

In time you might feel you want to rehome one of them if space is an issue then you can get some money back for any new cage.

Cheapest option for a second cage is something like the pets at home XL wire cage (which is not XL! But about minimum size for a dwarf hamster. If you have a PAH nearby. Or quick cheap temporary option is a plastic storage bin from local supermarket. Or two - one as a temporary cage, one to make into a bin cage. At least 70 x 45cm size.
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