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12-25-2017, 10:27 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 3
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Dwarf hamster fighting
First time commenting, only had hammies a few months so any help gratefully appreciated.
Have two dwarf Russians about 2/3 months old. (Was advised by pet shop to buy two so they weren’t lonely, I now know that wasn’t the best advice!) Zan is much bigger than the Gimli and when he goes near Gimli, Gimli squeaks really loudly and runs away. I’m worried that Zan is bullying Gimli.
I’ve spoken to a few people and they’ve suggested maybe it’s time to get another cage and separate them.
Zan seems happy enough but Gimli is much smaller, doesn’t seem to be eating as much and squeaks a lot when Zan goes near him.
Any help or advice would be VERY much appreciated.
Emily
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12-25-2017, 12:17 PM
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PM Fluffy for custom title
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Hertfordshire - UK
Posts: 3,190
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Re: Dwarf hamster fighting
Separation is best. It sounds like Gimli is getting bullied. Once living separately they will take a while to settle again. But once settled will be happier.
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12-25-2017, 01:01 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 3
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Re: Dwarf hamster fighting
Thank you very much CMB !
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12-25-2017, 11:02 PM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
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Re: Dwarf hamster fighting
I agree, it sounds as though Gimli is getting stressed & being kept away from food, with a home of his own he'll be able to grow & thrive as he should & both hams will be happier once they settle again.
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12-27-2017, 03:37 AM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 3
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Re: Dwarf hamster fighting
Thank you both for your advice. The problem is 90% of the time they’re both fine and seem to be happy. But the 10% of the time where Gimli is squeaking and running away isn’t nice to watch.
Think I will look into another cage.
Thank you again!
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12-27-2017, 06:23 AM
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
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Re: Dwarf hamster fighting
I know it may seem strange that there can be bullying one minute then they cosy up together again but I expect it's because Gimli is so submissive there's no actual fighting going on but it's unfair on him to keep them together if he's getting stressed & not getting adequate food.
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Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart
T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri ❤️
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03-10-2018, 10:48 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Midlands
Posts: 208
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Re: Dwarf hamster fighting
Yeah sounds like there stressing each other out.
Mine fought but would still cuddle up and sleep together.
However, the fighting got out of hand one day and blood was drawn, so they needed separating. I'd definitely separate before they hurt each other seriously.
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