sisters

Question
Hello!
My hamsters babies are about 5 weeks old. I seperated the boys from the girls. The two girls were getting along great but have started to fight a little. There normally fine together. im just afraid that one might hurt the other one. Do you think they could last another couple days together? Or are they just playing together?
          thx

             happy easter!
                Alexa

Answer
Hi Alexa,

Well, it is about time for you to separate all of them (5-6 weeks after being born).  If you need a couple more days (maybe to make sure they all have homes?), then just make sure each hamster has its own little area with her own "house" and nest.  If the hamsters feel a little overcrowded, they will begin acting territorial and start fighting.  There is a possibility that they are playing; however, if you hear squeaking, or if you see blood, they are not just playing.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

Happy (belated) Easter, also!

Kelly