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What to choose?

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Question
I want to ask that if both Hamsters and Guinea Pigs are my favourit pets and I want to choose the one which is more easy to keep spending less money and time then what should I keep Hamster or Guinea Pig?

Answer
Hamsters hands down are easier to keep and do not require as much socialization as guinea pigs. Many times hamsters, especially dwarf hamsters have add personality where they have roam around everything and check it out. The larger hamsters can be a little calmer and don't mind being held for short periods of time.
A guinea pig requires a larger area and lots of outside of the cage time and so a hamster would be a better pet for you.