Assorted Dwarf Hamster

Hybrid dwarf hamsters are the offspring of two different dwarf hamster species – the winter white and Campbell’s dwarves. Taxonomically, these hamsters belong to the genus Phodopus. The winter white hamster has the scientific name P. sungorus and the Campbell hamster P. campbelli.

Despite their small size, a spacious cage is essential for hybrid dwarf hamsters. According to veterinarian experts at PetMD, the minimum recommended cage size is about 40 × 17.5 × 24 inches. This would equate to around 700 square inches of unbroken floor space, so cage levels do not count. Hybrid dwarf hamsters are active during the evenings, night, and early mornings. They can often be seen running around their cage creating tunnels and storing food. Even if your hybrid dwarf hamster had a large cage, they still require an exercise wheel to release pent-up energy.  All hamsters require a deep layer of substrate in their cage, with a minimum depth of 6 inches for dwarf hamsters. Hybrid hamsters are burrowing animals, so digging is instinctive.There are various types of substrate marketing for hamsters, but not all of them are safe. You want to avoid using substrates like sawdust, pine, cedar, or any scented substrates. Rather choose unscented paper-based, aspen shavings, or hemp beddings instead. Hybrid dwarf hamsters are omnivores like the winter white and Campbell. Their main diet should include a commercial pelleted food formulated for hamsters. Seeds, dried insects, and fresh fruit and veggies can be offered as a treat.