AboutSheila Adby Expertise Syrian hamsters are my specialty, however, I have kept Campbells,Winter Whites and gerbils in the past. I can advise on most subjects associated with hamsters, including housing, bedding, feeding, handling, new borns and catching escapees. I have had some experience of various health problems with hamsters and can offer my opinion and advice on basic health issues, however I am not a qualified vet and therefore cannot recommend drugs etc. My website is www.thehamstersite.com
Experience I have been keeping hamsters and other small animals for more than 12 years. My favourites are Syrian hamsters and I foster litters and 'difficult' hamsters for a rescue centre. My job is to tame hamsters ready for re-homing, which is extremely rewarding. I also enjoy looking after new litters and raising the pups. I have co-written a book on hamsters with my local vet and have a website: www.thehamstersite.com
Publications Hamsters in Sickness and in Health - Sheila Adby and Dan O'Neill ISBN186163218-5 (Capall Bann Publishing)
Education/Credentials Educated to A Level standard in the UK.
Question hi. my robo male went missing recently leaving the female with babies. then
when i found him and out him back, they started fighting. so i seperated
them. how to make them get along now ? the male robo has 2 small bumps
underneath its body. what is that ?
please get someone to help me
Answer Hi Brijesh
I'm sorry to hear about your hamsters.
It is very difficult introducing hamsters to each other as they can fight. When introducing two adult hamsters it is important to do this in neutral territory and definitely never put the male in with the female as she is very territorial.
As she has babies she is probably very protective of them anyway. Why do you want to put him back in with her? Are you planning on mating them again? Hamsters mate the same day a litter is born so she may already be pregnant. Also, baby hamsters must be sexed and the males removed when they are 4 weeks old otherwise they can mate with the girls too and you could easily find yourself over-run with hamsters.
If you do want to mate them again, then I suggest you wait until the litter is grown up and separated and then you could re-introduce them in neutral territory and see if she will accept him then.
It would be an idea to examine both of them to check for bite marks and if there are any it is important they are kept clean so that they don't infect otherwise you will need to get some antibiotics from your vet. The lumps you mention could be bite marks and should be checked out.
