Why are my hamsters eating each other?

Answer by  Mumma (483)

This likely means that their cage is much too small. Get some larger cages and give them some space to move around.

Answer by  worker7162 (166)

sorry to say this, its nature of hamsters. please my advice is do not keep them together. and do not forget to give them proper diet of eggs,meat,milk,yeast etc..

Answer by  traumatised (3285)

There are probably too many of them in a small cage. Separate out males and females and give them lots of space.

Answer by  abin1991 (76)

Hamsters should not be housed together under any circumstances. They are territorial creatures. When hamsters reach adolescence they will fight for territory. They need seperate houses. Eating is to keep the house clean.

Answer by  worker5777 (26)

Among grown hamsters, it's mostly a territorial question. The males compete with each other. If the young are eaten by their mother, it's because she can't provide for them.

Answer by  bingo (66)

Well, this may sound stupid, but are you feeding them enough?

Answer by  BoeZoe (136)

Because they are cannibalistic.