The key to solving the problem of hamsters fighting lies in providing sufficient personal space and avoiding the incentives for fighting.
Firstly, ensuring that each hamster has enough independent activity space is an important measure to prevent fighting. It is recommended to prepare a separate cage for each hamster. The bottom area of an adult hamster's cage should be at least 120 by 60 centimeters. This can reduce fights caused by insufficient space.
Feeding and watering them separately is also an effective way to reduce conflicts. Spray pet-specific bitter spray on the items that pets often chew. This can prevent them from approaching these items. Spray it once in the morning and once in the evening every day for 7 to 10 days. Besides, make sure that each hamster has its own food and water source to avoid fights caused by scrambling for them.
Setting up multi-level nests and toys can provide areas where hamsters can enjoy themselves alone and reduce direct contact and conflicts. Set up nests, tunnels and toys at different levels and in hidden places inside the cage. This can provide hamsters with more hiding spaces and thus reduce the possibility of fighting.
Avoiding sudden changes in the environment has an impact on hamsters' moods. Regularly observe and check the physical health of hamsters and pay attention to whether there are any abnormal behaviors or health problems. If any problems are found, they need to be dealt with in a timely manner. Ensure that hamsters have enough exercise space and activity time. You can let hamsters exercise in a running wheel or a small running ball, or regularly let them have some free time in a safe environment. This helps to reduce aggressive behaviors caused by excessive energy.
If the above methods cannot effectively solve the problem of hamsters fighting, it may be necessary to consider keeping them separately, because some hamsters are rather independent by nature and are not suitable to live together.
When dealing with hamsters fighting, safety measures need to be paid attention to. Try to avoid separating them directly by hand, because they will be in an agitated mood at this time and may bite people. You can wear gloves or use tools such as spoons, cardboard, or the lids of boxes to separate them.