A calico hamster is also called a tortoiseshell hamster. Tortoiseshell is the proper terminology for a hamster that is black and yellow. These hamsters have yellow spots over a different colour. This other colour will alter the shade of the hamster’s yellow spots – darker base colours will produce darker yellow hues. Since only female hamsters have two X chromosomes, (and hence two Yellow gene loci), only females can be tortoiseshell. Male hamsters are either Yellow or non Yellow.

Due to the fast turnonver of these pets, it is difficult to provide the exact date of birth.

The babies are mostly in between 7-11 Weeks of Age.

The color and gender is not guaranteed.

Please note, Livestock can naturally differ from each other as they are not always identical. They may also differ from the images shown online. Customers may however, specify any of the requirements / likes / dislikes, if they have any. We shall try to match as close as possible.

Livestock in store is health guaranteed. However, we cannot provide any life warranty after these pets are put and kept in any of our uncontrolled environment. It is important to provide a proper habitat by following some suggested tips. More information can also be obtained from specialized animal care staff at the time of purchase.

Care Guide and Recommendations

Habitat

• A Roomy Cage 
• Bedding (Preferable: Fresh and Comfy Recycled Paper Bedding)
• Litter Box
• Critter Litter
• Food Bowl (Usually included in Cages)
• Water Bottle (Usually included in Cages)
• Hideout 
• Fluff (Kept inside hideout as bedding to provide extra comfort for your little furry friend)
• Hamster Wheel (Usually included in Cages)
• Hamster Ball (Hamsters love to use these exercise balls to alleviate  energy!  Hamster balls are also great, because they can allow your hamster to explore without getting lost or stuck, or eating things they shouldn’t.)
• Toys (They love to chew, therefore, providing a few toys helps in catering to a healthy lifestyle for the pet!)

Diet Plan

• Pellets (Preferable: Extrusion Pellets; designed to create a mess free environment)
• Hay (Recommendation: Hay adds fibre to your hamster’s diet. Offer your hamster a selection of hay so that they can attain more nutritional properties)
• Mineral/ Salt Block 
• Treats