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Should I give away my new hamster?

• I relaly love my current hamster, and it is already a fwe months old. I bought a new hamster (same breed) today and left int a small cage, and I put the small cage in a big cage. to prevent them from fighting. The new hamster kept sqeaking. And seemed to be more active than my current one. I was thnking I reeaaallly love my old hamster, so many I should concentrate on one and give awya the new one. I got a new one because I wanted my old hamster to be not so lonely when I am away from home. But, now.. I think maybe I really should concentrate on just one.. I know hamster lovers would want lots of hamsters. But becaus I did not want too many hamsters I bought only one when I decided on buying hamsters. Did I make a wrong decision? I need opinions and advice..

• Answer:

  What breed of hamster is your hammy? If it's a Syrian, then they do not need a buddy. They are extremely territorial and will actually fight to the death. And since you put the small cage in the big cage, your old hamster is probably freaking out because the new one is in its territory, and the new one may be scared. When you adopt a pet, it is a commitment. And you need to think it through and do your research. I would strongly suggest that you keep the second hamster, as another move would be really traumatic for the little guy/girl. However if you simply DO NOT have the time, make sure you adopt it out to someone who knows what their doing and will have the time to take care of it. I hope this helps! And Happy Holidays.