Why do my 2 female hamsters keep fighting w/ my smallest female hamster?
I got two female Siberian (Campbell) hamsters a few months ago. I had them mated with my friend's male Siberian Hamster. After a few weeks both of them had babies. Of course I separated them until such time that their babies were old and big enough for all of them to be in the same cage. The only problem is I noticed that the two mommy hamsters keep picking on the smallest, dark colored female hamster (which is one of their children). I find it so weird since there are actually five of them in the cage and the two moms only seem to fight with that one hamster. Every time I hear squeaking I rush to check on them and often find that the biggest (most fat) mommy hamster is fighting with the small dark one. I always see the small dark one lying on its back with its teeth showing while the fat mommy hamster tries to fight with it. I even caught the fat mommy hamster just sitting on top of the small dark hamster! I already tried separating the two mommy hamsters for a few days then putting them all back in the same cage to see if things would be different. This was the only time I was able to see the small dark hamster come out of its hiding place to play and walk around the cage. As soon as I put them back they started picking on the small one again. Help! Why is it that they only pick on this small dark hamster and not the other ones? I checked and it doesn't seem to have any serious injuries nor is it bleeding. What should I do?
Does anybody have any ideas why they are doing this?
Three human women in the same room often do not get along. The same goes for hamsters. The dark one may be weaker and is subject to abuse. We will never know if it's her smell or her fear that the other hampster can sense or the fact that she is female too (and a rival?). Female hamsters do not recognize their children after they stop nursing (and often don't care if another female nurses them). Mother love is not part of hamster life.
-- I think I made it pretty clear in my post that they are SIBERIAN (Campbell) Hamsters.
Wow, didn't see that, but your attitude is great (NOT!)
Calm down a bit, you see, I don't get paid to do this, I do it because I want to help. Chances are, if you ever ask another question, you won't be getting an answer from me, so good luck!
I just adore people who come here with tons of attitude, they really make me want to continue doing this (sarcasm).
FYI, if you keep this up, you won't last long here, just a tip.
Wow, didn't see that, but your attitude is great (NOT!)
Calm down a bit, you see, I don't get paid to do this, I do it because I want to help. Chances are, if you ever ask another question, you won't be getting an answer from me, so good luck!
I just adore people who come here with tons of attitude, they really make me want to continue doing this (sarcasm).
FYI, if you keep this up, you won't last long here, just a tip.
Good luck.
Can'yt rep ya Starby but..
Maybe the attitude and negative aura is rubbing off and making them fight..Gees Its not like you didn't do your best.
Don't let it get to you hon,we all know where your coming from and its all good!
Can'yt rep ya Starby but..
Maybe the attitude and negative aura is rubbing off and making them fight..Gees Its not like you didn't do your best.
Don't let it get to you hon,we all know where your coming from and its all good!
Im sorry honey I know you are Alty I got so mad and I went loco
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