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[lil BIG dwarf]

This is on AVERAGE of what I payed for my hamsters. Dwarf hamsters are cheaper than Syrians (in my opinion). This list does NOT include vet bills. I suggest you put AT LEAST another $200 on the side in case of verternarian visits!! DWARF HAMSTERS: cage- $50 hut- $6 chew toys- $10 wheel- $16 water bottle- $5 food- $8 bedding- $12 a bag, but needs to be restocked every 2-3 months hamster- $16 TOTAL: $123 SYRIAN HAMSTERS: cage- $50 hut- $8 chew toys- $14 wheel- $22 water bottle- $5 food- $8 bedding- $12 a bag, but needs to be restocked every 2-3 months hamster- $20 TOTAL: $139 In conlusion, you could save slightly more money with purchasing a dwarf rather than a syrian... BUT, you could find ways to save money. For example, you could ADOPT instead of buying a hamster. This could save you much money. Another thing you could do to save money is making a bin cage instead of purchashing a named brand cage or aquarium tank!! I think both species are INCREDIBLE pets and deserve equal care and treatment.

 

Hello! Welcome to HH

 

We ask members to please dont bring up older topics. The last post here was over a month ago. Thanks for your advice, though! I do think it would vary a lot based on the individuals space needs and location. Also, Dwarfs aren't a species-there are 4 types of dwarfs, each different species.  :

[Strawberry00]

This is what I payed:


Cage/enclosure (and lid) : $65

Bedding: $20

Wheel/Bottle/Bowl: $30

Hides: $20

Toys/Chews $10


In total, roughly $145. *THIS WAS WITHOUT VET FUNDS*

I would say have at least $100 dollars for the vet saved up but always be adding more towards this. The ideal amount is 300+. Even if you never use it, its nice to have, even if its not for the vet. Maybe you lose your job and need to buy more food or bedding for your hamster. You never know.

[MerlynPeck]

You don't need to have a lot of money. But it depends on what you need to buy, items of what brand, and so on.

For me it costed +- 500 dollars to buy everything I needed.

[Happyhammies26]

Hi I don't remember the prices of everything in my cage, but I would have over 100 dollars. This will make sure you have enough for basic supplies, different substrates, and a any different types of enrichment. You should also have another 100 for vet visits.

Hopefully this helps,

Happyhammies26