Breeders

S.C.F.C · 12-23-2011, 08:34 AM

Im not sure if this is the right place for this, but i will try it out.

I will be working with Syrians right now for the most part, and later down the road maybe in like 2-4 months i would like to add Campbells to my hamstery. I just looking to start early so i can research more about them before i get them. But i wanted to know if there are any breeders in the U.S that breeds them. im already aware of sweet cheeks and kaanli but wanted to know if there were any others in the states. Thanks!

**LocoRocoPanda** · 12-23-2011, 08:36 AM

I thought you'd decided you weren't breeding

And 2-4 months is a bit quick to be adding a new species.

S.C.F.C · 12-23-2011, 08:43 AM

no i never said that. i found really good breeders and will be getting a few to start me off, so i can get started. i dont think 2-4 is quick since that was the first breed i was going for but got bug bitten by the syrians. i started researching campbells for 5 months now

**LocoRocoPanda** · 12-23-2011, 08:49 AM

Tbh. This may just be me

So other breeders can correct me if I'm wrong about this. I'd rather get hamsters one at a time a few months apart. That way I can spend time getting to know them, taming them how I want to, sorting out all of their needs because they're still pets, afterall.

What colours you thinking of working on?

**Roxie** · 12-23-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LocoRocoPanda

because they're still pets, afterall.

Not always chum. Sadly, to some people, animals are a commodity

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S.C.F.C · 12-23-2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LocoRocoPanda

Tbh. This may just be me

So other breeders can correct me if I'm wrong about this. I'd rather get hamsters one at a time a few months apart. That way I can spend time getting to know them, taming them how I want to, sorting out all of their needs because they're still pets, afterall.

What colours you thinking of working on?

oh no thats what im doing

im not getting alot at one time the most i may get at one time is maybe like 1-3 and get to know them and so they can warm up to me as well

In syrians: i will be working with black, chocolate, yellow, tort, dove, and cinnamon. In Lh, Sh, banded, d.spot, and maybe satin(not sure depending on whats available) i know it may sound like alot but it won't!!
In campbells: i would like to work with black, blue, and chocolate (in self & mottled)

but the most important thing is these will be treated more as my pets more than anything!!

**LocoRocoPanda** · 12-23-2011, 09:23 AM

That does sound like a lot. =/ I'm only working on two colours really and that's all I intended on working on. Obviously I'll end up with more than those two but that's what I'm trying for. Minks and Red Eyed Creams. Longhaired. Experimenting with Roan pattern.

I think you need to set your sights a little lower to start with.

S.C.F.C · 12-23-2011, 09:30 AM

im not getting all the colors at the same time lol .. i think it will take me like 1-2 years before i have all the colors ...sorry i should said that

**LocoRocoPanda** · 12-23-2011, 09:33 AM

I meant don't plan too far ahead with it all.

Tbh it's better to focus on improving one or two colours for quite a while before leaping in and 1 - 2 years is still fast

Considering females only have two litters at the most and those are usually spread about 5 - 6 months apart and I assume you won't be keeping all the babies and you'll need new blood in from time to time to breed from or to breed with pre-existing lines.

Gosh, isn't it all complicated?

souffle · 12-23-2011, 09:40 AM

Bear in mind that by far the most important features you need to breed for are health and temperament. That should be top of your list. Most of the hamsters you breed will become pets and they must have sound temperaments and be healthy. We find that Yellow and Tortoiseshell animals (because they have yellow) can be more difficult as pets because yellows tend to be very active and can be feisty too. This is well recognised at least in the UK. Never breed an animal you have the slightest doubt about in terms of soundness of temperament.
Start small and work up. Concentrate on one or two colours and coat types till you get the best you can coupled with health and temperament. Adding another species is going to be hard work as each species has specific issues you must be sure your breeding stock does not carry. Campbells can have diabetes and hybrid related problems.