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My horrible hamster experience of the day....... ;(

4.9K views 9 replies 8 participants last post by  RosesRufflesandRats  
#1 ·
So as you probably don't know, I have two hamsters, dwarf hamsters. They were litter mates, always got along. About a week and a half ago, I noticed XL (Xing Lee) was becoming less active. She would rarely come out of the igloo, and it looked like she was starting to hoard food and nest. Today, I look in the cage, and under the water bottle lays Miko, motionless. I looked a little closer and it was clear she had been killed horribly. I'm not going to get into details, but it was very, very, disturbing. (If you want to know exactly what happened, just ask, and I'll say. But otherwise, I don't wanna disturb your day.) It was clear that Xing killed Miko. I went to clean out their cage, it was clear that Xing had been hoarding things and building a nest. I'm thinking she may be pregnant, and close to delivery. All of a sudden she's being really hyperactive. Just to let you know- a couple years ago I dealt with an accidental litter. It seems that right before delivery they get really, like, weird and hyper. They also get violent. I loved Miko dearly, and I miss her so much. :(
 
#2 ·
I've heard of this happening. Hamsters can be so unpredictable sometimes.

I'm so sorry for your loss.
 
#6 ·
I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how sad and horrified you must be feeling. It is likely XL is pregnant? How long have you had them?
 
#9 · (Edited)
I'm sorry for your loss. It may not have happened though if the hamsters had had at least 360 square inches of space each (the size of a 20 gallon long tank). So they would have needed 720 square inches. Even though dwarves can be housed together, if they are in too small of a space they will fight to the death. Even if they are litter mates.

I hope it all goes well, and she's not pregnant though! :)

Here are some links to help you if she is pregnant:
• Pregnancy Crash Course: http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=61545
• Signs of a Pregnant Hamster: http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=73373