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Mice & Hamsters

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Question
HI, is it possible for a male mouse to share a cage with a female hamster as companions? I'm not interested in breeding either but don't want my male mouse to be lonely.

Answer
Hello, don't put your mouse in with a hamster. They will hurt each other badly. Your mouse won't be lonely by itself. Unlike humans that crave interaction with other humans, mice don't really need companionship with other mice. Generally you will only have 1 mouse per cage since they fight.