I do pity the syrian hamsters that kept in that situation, its too cramped. Hope they will get adopted soon.
otherwise they will fight to the death for space to dominate alone.
For my understanding and experiences,
Syrian -
Must be alone after 7-8 weeks. Fights between same gender or different will definitely occur.
For a beginner is good, once tamed is tamed for its entire life.
But their toys alone is expensive because all is in big size - wheel must be 8 inch to 12 inch which cost RM40 to RM110, any smaller will arch its back. Next the accommodation must atleast be 80cm x 50cm for it not to feel cramped in. Once they feel cramped, they will bite bars, chew any thing trying to escape.
Syrian birth at the minimum 10-20 pups.
Winter White / Campbell / Roborovski
Can be kept in pairs (same gender or different gender) or alone. They are fine being alone. Please do not think they are lonely.
Taming must be kept constant. Otherwise they will forget you after a week.
I usually keep same gender in pairs. Fights do occur, like us human, sisters / brothers kept together in cramp spaces will quarrel.
So extra cage must be obtain for standby.
Beware! Different gender will lead to population explosion. They can mate right after birthing and be pregnant every month up to a year.
If not separate by gender by the 4th weeks, you will have even more pups. As each litter will be 1-10 pups.
As for their toys, it is much cheaper. 12cm to 17cm wheel which can cost from RM6 to RM20.
Cage size - can be 50cm x 30cm, but it is recommended in bigger size.
This post has been edited by coyl_16: Apr 19 2017, 07:38 AM