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Hamsters / Nutrition
It is one of the more upsetting realities of hamster breeding, but a mother hamster eating some or all of her litter is not as rare as new breeders hope, and understanding why can help prevent it.
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Hamsters / Getting Started
A hamster bite can be startling, but it is rarely a sign of a mean animal. Almost always, it comes from fear, being woken suddenly, being handled too fast, or mistaking a finger for food. Here is how
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Hamsters / Getting Started
In the wild, hamsters travel long distances every night searching for food. In a cage, that instinct does not disappear, it needs an outlet, or you end up with a bored, sometimes destructive hamster.
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Hamsters / Breeds
The largest of the commonly kept hamsters, typically growing to 13 to 18 centimetres. Coats range from the traditional golden colour to variations including cream, black, and long-haired teddy bear ty
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Hamsters / Getting Started
The word hamster comes from a German word meaning to hoard, a nod to one of their most defining features, the expandable cheek pouches that let them carry food far larger than their mouth would otherw
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Hamsters / Getting Started
Knowing whether your hamster is male or female matters for naming, for understanding certain behaviours, and critically, for preventing accidental litters if you have more than one hamster. Here is ho
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