2021 UPDATE :
WE ARE BREEDING HAMSTERS AGAIN!
WE ARE BREEDING HAMSTERS AGAIN!
Why are we different from a pet store?
Having spent 12+ years working at pet stores I can tell you the following things about pet store hamsters.
#1:) The Hamsters you see at "Large Chain Stores" are all raised in mass production by a broker. Think of this broker just like a puppy mill. Where incredibly large numbers of animals are raised in tiny mass production settings with the soul purpose of financial gain. The female is bred over and over again. Usually back to back litters without a break until she can no longer reproduce the numbers for her to to be considered profitable. Once a female is no longer able to be profitable she is then disposed of. These hamsters are not raised as pets but as numbers and money. Long term health, genetic defects or temperament are rarely considered. The hamsters you see for sale are usually trucked in from locations that may not even be in your own state. Many of these hamsters die before they even reach the pet store. After years of working there, I can not in any way condone purchasing pet animals from large chain stores. Just my opinion.
#2.) Small independent pet stores can really vary on hamster quality. Sometimes they have babies for sale that were brought in as "oops" litters. Sometimes they breed them. Sometimes they have their own "oops" litters. Very little is usually know about these hamsters and sometimes they have not even been socialized before you buy one. Purchase at your own risk.
How are our Hamsters Different?
Our hamsters are raised in our house as part of our family! We only breed a small number of hamsters to ensure we can give them the best care possible! Our hamsters are pets FIRST, even our breeders! This means they are spoiled with lots of time outside of the cage, they get daily care, LOTS of toys and LOTS of LOVE!
As a breeder we are well versed in hamster genetics. Did you know some color combinations are lethal? Some color combinations when bred together create eyeless and/or toothless babies that will die within a few weeks. As a breeder we are aware of these genetics and DO NOT breed any pairs that would result in such offspring.
Our breeding goal is QUALITY and NOT QUANTITY. We strive to produce friendly and healthy hamsters that will make wonderful pets!
We are located in San Antonio, Tx 78253
Having spent 12+ years working at pet stores I can tell you the following things about pet store hamsters.
#1:) The Hamsters you see at "Large Chain Stores" are all raised in mass production by a broker. Think of this broker just like a puppy mill. Where incredibly large numbers of animals are raised in tiny mass production settings with the soul purpose of financial gain. The female is bred over and over again. Usually back to back litters without a break until she can no longer reproduce the numbers for her to to be considered profitable. Once a female is no longer able to be profitable she is then disposed of. These hamsters are not raised as pets but as numbers and money. Long term health, genetic defects or temperament are rarely considered. The hamsters you see for sale are usually trucked in from locations that may not even be in your own state. Many of these hamsters die before they even reach the pet store. After years of working there, I can not in any way condone purchasing pet animals from large chain stores. Just my opinion.
#2.) Small independent pet stores can really vary on hamster quality. Sometimes they have babies for sale that were brought in as "oops" litters. Sometimes they breed them. Sometimes they have their own "oops" litters. Very little is usually know about these hamsters and sometimes they have not even been socialized before you buy one. Purchase at your own risk.
How are our Hamsters Different?
Our hamsters are raised in our house as part of our family! We only breed a small number of hamsters to ensure we can give them the best care possible! Our hamsters are pets FIRST, even our breeders! This means they are spoiled with lots of time outside of the cage, they get daily care, LOTS of toys and LOTS of LOVE!
As a breeder we are well versed in hamster genetics. Did you know some color combinations are lethal? Some color combinations when bred together create eyeless and/or toothless babies that will die within a few weeks. As a breeder we are aware of these genetics and DO NOT breed any pairs that would result in such offspring.
Our breeding goal is QUALITY and NOT QUANTITY. We strive to produce friendly and healthy hamsters that will make wonderful pets!
We are located in San Antonio, Tx 78253
Syrian Hamsters
Syrian Hamsters also known as Golden or Standard Hamsters can make wonderful pets. When raised property they are sweet and gentle. There are many nick names for them but they are all the same, Syrian Hamsters. Teddy Bear (long haired), Black Bear (solid black) and Panda Bear (black and white) are all Syrian Hamsters given fancy marketing names by pet stores. I've even seen them called "Fancy Hamsters". Syrian Hamsters are STRICTLY SOLITARY ANIMALS past the age of 6 - 8 weeks old. If left together they WILL start to fight at some point. Yes, you frequently see babies together at the pet store. As babies this is fine but once they hit maturity they will almost always fight, sometimes to death.
Syrian Hamsters also known as Golden or Standard Hamsters can make wonderful pets. When raised property they are sweet and gentle. There are many nick names for them but they are all the same, Syrian Hamsters. Teddy Bear (long haired), Black Bear (solid black) and Panda Bear (black and white) are all Syrian Hamsters given fancy marketing names by pet stores. I've even seen them called "Fancy Hamsters". Syrian Hamsters are STRICTLY SOLITARY ANIMALS past the age of 6 - 8 weeks old. If left together they WILL start to fight at some point. Yes, you frequently see babies together at the pet store. As babies this is fine but once they hit maturity they will almost always fight, sometimes to death.
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"Captain Jack"
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"Ham Ham"
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"Cuteness"
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Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters
Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters also known as Russian Dwarf Hamsters or just Dwarf Hamsters. While similar, they are NOT the same as "Winter White" Dwarf Hamsters. Most Dwarf hamsters you see at pet stores are Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters or a poor quality hybrid mix of Campbell's and Winter Whites. Dwarf hamsters generally tolerate living in a small group or colony as long as space and food is plentiful.
Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters also known as Russian Dwarf Hamsters or just Dwarf Hamsters. While similar, they are NOT the same as "Winter White" Dwarf Hamsters. Most Dwarf hamsters you see at pet stores are Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters or a poor quality hybrid mix of Campbell's and Winter Whites. Dwarf hamsters generally tolerate living in a small group or colony as long as space and food is plentiful.
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Roborovkski Dwarf Hamsters
Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters are the smallest of all the pet hamsters. They are frequently nick named "Robo" hamsters. These tiny guys are fast paced energetic hamsters that can make them a little harder to hold on to for small kids. They can tame down nicely but they are still FAST. Roborovski usually do great living in small groups.
Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters are the smallest of all the pet hamsters. They are frequently nick named "Robo" hamsters. These tiny guys are fast paced energetic hamsters that can make them a little harder to hold on to for small kids. They can tame down nicely but they are still FAST. Roborovski usually do great living in small groups.
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