In October 2024, a couple adopted a hamster from a pet store chain. They purposefully adopted a male but received quite the surprise when their hamster gave birth to 4 babies! The pet store did not sex their hamsters correctly which lead to a surprise pregnancy and new pet guardians scrambling to figure out how to care for all these extra hammies! They were living in the same habitat that could lead to another accidental litter but also fighting between the hamsters since they are solitary, territorial animals by nature. The couple was not receiving help or support from the store nor family and decided to reach out to hamster rescues for help. Luckily we had space to offer mom and babies.
Our new hamster guests are Roborovski hamsters, often called “Robo hamsters”. Robo hamsters are a species of dwarf hamster so they will only grow 2-4 inches long while Syrian hamsters grow 6 inches! We were told they were all females, but since it can be hard to determine males and females in our little hamster friends, we separated all the hamsters into their own fun, enriching habitats! Plus, hamsters prefer to live in separate habitats once they are old enough to be away from mom. After a vet visit, we do believe one of the hammies is a male. They have been handled and socialized in their previous home, and we can’t wait for them to get to know us too! Welcome to mommy, Hera; her daughters, Calliope, Calypso, Pandora; and son, Orpheus!
Calypso is a tan and white dwarf hamster who was born November 2024. She got a good checkup with our vet in April, 2025. We are excited to get to know her more and learn her personality!
