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Hi i am with NRRF,
which stands for national rodent rescue foundation
no hamsters and guinea pigs can not live in the same cage together because
hamsters are very territorial and can be very aggressive and violent toward the guinea pig.
Not only that but their sleeping patterns are different. Hamsters are awake during the night and guinea pigs during the day.
Also their diet is very different as well. Hamsters mainly subsist on seeds and nuts and guinea pigs mostly on vegetables and timothy hay as well as pellets
also vitamin c here are some veggies that have vitamin c
Turnip Greens 260 mg
Mustard Greens 252 mg
Dandelion Greens 200 mg
Kale 192 mg
Brussels Sprouts 173 mg
Parsley 140 mg
Collard Greens 140 mg
Guavas 125 mg
Beet Greens 100 mg
Broccoli Leaf* 120 mg
Cauliflower 100 mg
Kohlrabi 100 mg
Strawberries 100 mg
Broccoli Florets 87 mg
Spinach 60 mg
Raspberries 60 mg
Rutabaga 52 mg
Orange 50 mg
Cabbage (all leaves and Chinese
cabbage also) 50 mg
So I hope you and your little hamster and guinea pig are okay and that you also did not put them together in the same cage
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoWell, there are many different reasons. But I know that a hamster won't eat a Guinea Pig, or the other way around. But what I do know is that they MAY kill or injure each other, as they tend to fight.
Guinea pigs eat:
- Hay (Usually from the borttom of the cage
- A cup of veggies per day (with lots of vitamin C). Could include:lettuce (but not iceberg), parsley, cilantro, kale, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, apples, melons, cabbage and spinach.
- And of course, store bought Guinea pig food.
Hamsters eat:
- Lettuce
- Cucumber
- Cherry tomatoes
- Carrots
- Green beans
- Grapes
- Baby sweet corn
- Hamsters also eat apples, watermelon seeds (not so sure) and they may like lots of different things (I know hamsters who eat dog biscuits)
- Also, never put citrus in a Hamsters water. Guinea Pigs are ok (not sure)
So their foods are their biggest difference.
Remember, they do tend to fight.
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∙ 13y agono or else they will fight
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Do guinea pigs have the same cage as a hamster?
No its not, i guinea pigs cage is way bigger. & you should not have the same size of guinea pig cage as your hampster.
Will your nocturnal hamster keep your guinea pigs awake at night if the hamster cage is on top of the guinea pigs' cage?
Guinea pigs only sleep for about 6 minutes a day, unless your hamster runs around 24/7 it wont keep them up.
Can you keep your hamster in guinea pig cage?
no guinea pigs are herd animals while hamsters need there privacy
Why can't hamsters and guinea pigs live in the same cage?
because guinea pigs are aggressive
Guinea pigs are better than hamsters right?
DEFINETLYhamsters stink i have a guinea pig now and i had a hamster to. guinea pigs you can actually play with them and hamsters just sit in their cage already
Can guinea pigs and hamsters bond with each other?
from the research ive done, I dont think its the smartest idea to have a Guinea Pig and a Hamster together. Some of my reasons are: 1) A Guinea Pig's cage has long bars, unlike a hamster's cage. A hamster would easily squeeze out the Guinea Pig cage's bars (i know from experience). And a hamster cage isnt quite suitable for a Guinea Pig, mostly because a Guinea Pig gets much bigger then a hamster does. 2) They have a very different diet. Guinea pigs eat plants, when Hamsters eat plant AND meat. the guinea pig would get sick if he/she accidentally ate the meat. 3) Hamsters are nocturnal, Guinea Pigs are not. the hamster would get very annoyed with the Guinea Pig, who would probably want to be up in the day time, squeaking away as the Hamster trys to sleep. and this could lead to a fight. I hope this answered your question!
Can chipmunks and guinea pigs live together?
guinea pigs and chipmunks should not live together.
Is it cruel to keep a guinea pig in a hamster cage?
Guinea pigs need space to move around in, and some hamster cages are pretty small. Ideally a guinea pig needs at least 0.75 sq. m. If your pet seems like it does not like its cage, get a bigger cage soon
Can two guinea pigs live in a nine square foot cage?
Yes the minimum for two guinea pigs is 7.5 feet so that's a good cage.
Can guinea pigs live in mouse cages?
No. That is torture to a guinea pig. Guinea pigs need a huge cage 7.5 feet is recommended at a minimum!
Do guinea pigs like or dislike there cage?
Depends on the Guinea Pig - also on the cage. I keep my guinea pigs in an open-bottomed cage.
Can guinea pigs have the same size of a cage of a hamster?
No, that would be cruel. A CAGE at least the width and length of a 20 gallon fishtank in comparison. At LEAST. Would be better suited to a guinea pig.
