New but very sad

[cnr1]

Hi

Have just lost 2 roborovski hamsters this weekend - Hollie and Fearne - who were beautiful - daughter and I are devastated - as one appeared to have eaten the other then it has died - have never heard of this - though pets at home said it wasn't unusual !!! Have looked on the internet but not much there - no signs of fighting and they always slept together, didn't appear ill and had food and water. No idea what happened.

Bought 2 new little girl roborovski hamsters yesterday - Ave and Mia - they will never replace Hollie and Fearne but hopefully their antics will ease the pain of the loss. Also got new cage in case it was a virus. Any advice or anyone heard of this before.

Rest in peace - Hollie and Fearne - we miss you lots - gone but not forgotten

[Hope]

Hi and welcome. Sorry to hear about Hollie and Fearne.

Unfortunatley is it not unusual. If thery have always seemed happy together and not fought it is likely that one died of an unknown condition then the reminaing hamster ate the body, they do this in the wild so that preditors are not attracted, as sad and distressing as it is, it is a natural instinct. The other will have died as a result of injesting the dead one, it can make hamsters very poorly when they do this.

This type of behaviour also happs with litters. If mum suspects something is wrong with one of the pups or a pup dies she will injest the pup to keep her and her young safe. It is compeltely natural, although a little disconcerting for us humans!

Ave and Mia sound gorgoeus though so a big welcome to them and you. I t would be lovely to see some photos of them it you have any

[samzyzg]

I'm sorry for your loss, this happened to me when i was younger, (my mum left out the details then). At least now use are able to give two new hamsters a happy and caring home.

[xXxEricaxXx]

Im very sorry for your loss but hope that ave and mia will bring you and your daughter some happiness.