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Healthy weight range for hamsters?

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:32 am
by Spud
Hello,
Could we make a resource detailing healthy weight ranges for the various hamster species?
I understand this varies a lot, but lots of the information you get from a quick Google search is simply incorrect- the first result says a Syrian should weigh 85g-150g lol :lol:
Thanks :)

P.S. If people could comment how much their hamster weighs and what species they are, that might help a bit. :D

Spud's a female Syrian hamster and weighs around 180g.

Re: Healthy weight range for hamsters?

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:48 am
by hamsterlover246
I think that is a great idea ! Weight can be pretty stressful for new pet owners, for me at least :lol:
Karma, my female syrian, weighs 146 grams :)

Re: Healthy weight range for hamsters?

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:29 pm
by Bella 17
My male Syrian hamsters range from a 280g big boy to a 155g light weight.

My dwarfs range from a 90g big girl to a 40g light weight.

My Robos range from a 45g big boy to a tiny one i need to weigh yet but he won't be more than 25g max.

Like humans, hamsters come in different sizes so i wouldn't worry about a hamster's weight as long as they are happy and healthy and don't lose weight.

Re: Healthy weight range for hamsters?

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 12:31 pm
by Happyhammies26
Hi!
This is a great idea!
My male Syrian hamster weight about 168 grams :)

Re: Healthy weight range for hamsters?

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:10 pm
by WorldofHamsters
My female Chinese hamster is 25-27 grams, although for most that would be considered underweight, she just is naturally small

Re: Healthy weight range for hamsters?

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:27 pm
by TinyPaws
Eric is a hybrid dwarf hamster, and he weighs about 43g, so pretty average.

Re: Healthy weight range for hamsters?

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:02 am
by Kevin
My male syrian weighs 99 grams. He's a tiny guy!