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Can you keep golden hamsters together? No, never (Syrian hamster)
This is an information page (not a product overview). The question "Can you keep two Syrian hamsters together?" is perfectly understandable—you sometimes see young hamsters together in a shop or in a nest. But at home, one clear rule applies: a Syrian hamster is a solitary animal and should always be kept alone. Keeping them together in the same enclosure is stressful and can lead to fighting and bite wounds . DRD Rodent Shop® has been a specialist since 2011 , and we like to keep it clear: don't do it .
✓ Clear answer
Golden hamsters are solitary: never keep them together .
✓ Why is that so?
Territory, stress and conflict: a hamster cannot live apart in an enclosure.
✓ Prevent misery
Even if things “seem to be going well” at first, things can change later.
Short answer
No. A golden hamster (Syrian hamster) is strictly solitary and should always be kept alone .
Why Golden Hamsters Can Never Live Together
Golden hamsters are naturally territorial . They use their habitat as their "own zone" with fixed routes, hiding places, and food storage. Another golden hamster in the same enclosure is usually seen as an intruder. This creates tension: chasing, blocking of hiding places, agitation over food, and ultimately conflict.
In a cage or terrarium, a hamster can't really distance itself as it does in the wild. This causes stress to build up more quickly—and fighting with biting can suddenly arise.
“But in the store they sat together…”
Young hamsters can be kept together temporarily (for example, in a sales enclosure or during the nesting phase). This doesn't prove that keeping them together at home is safe. As they get older and territorial behavior becomes stronger, keeping them together becomes unsafe.
What if you have two?
Then the safest option is: always house them separately (in two enclosures). Don't "see if it works," because that risk is simply too great with golden hamsters.
Checklist (short and clear)
- ✓ Always 1 golden hamster per stay
- ✓ Never “pair up”, never “try it together”
- ✓ Not male + female, not littermates either
FAQ – Keeping Golden Hamsters Together
Can I keep two golden hamsters together if the cage is very large?
No. It's not just about space, but about solitary and territorial behavior. Keeping them together remains unsafe.
Can a male and female live together?
No. That also involves holding together and therefore unsafe.
Can I keep two brothers or two sisters together?
No. Littermates are also golden hamsters and should be kept alone.
When does it go wrong?
That could happen soon, or it could happen later. That's why "things are going well now" isn't a reliable indicator.
✓ Specialist since 2011 ✓ Clear information ✓ Choice aid on well-being and safety
More general background information can be found at the LICG: licg.nl (hamster) .
