Hamsters are renamed in the world of rodents because they are unsociable and solitary. When they are young, they are happy to live together. During this period, they still somewhat depend on their mother and are not bothered, disturbed, or bullied by other hamsters.
However, once they reach around 6-10 weeks of age, they begin to develop an instinct and the desire to live alone and have their own space. At this age, you should separate your hamsters so that each has its own living space. Although this may seem sad, as if you are depriving them of company, it is truly how they prefer to live.
Sometimes you will see hamsters living together well after the 6-10 week mark. This often happens in pet stores, where the owner cannot allocate the space or money to give each hamster its own living space, so they are generally placed in the same cage together.
Unfortunately, this often leads to friction, fights, and violence among the animals. The severity of these losses worsens as the hamsters age. Many owners are not even aware that this is happening because hamsters tend to fight during the night when they are alert and active.
It is important to ensure that your hamsters do not reach this stage, as once they start fighting, these sensitive creatures can be seriously injured or even killed.
When it comes to the care and housing of hamsters, it is important to give each animal its own living space, so keep this in mind before purchasing this breed.