Hamsters are easy to raise.A mother hamster will have four to eight babies at a time.As the mother will protect and care for her young, you don't need to do much for the babies.Food and water should be provided.The sex of your hamsters can be determined after 21 to 28 days.A healthy litter of hamsters can be raised with a little attention to detail.
Step 1: Prepare the mother to give birth.
Preparing the mother for birth can be done if you know she is pregnant.If a hamster has gained weight and is playing with toys in one corner of the cage, you can tell she is pregnant.Clean her cage and replace wood with clean supplies.Babies should be protected from injury by removing toys and wheels.The mother can build a nest if toilet paper is placed in the cage.The mother should be given more food than usual.
Step 2: The mother should have food to bring the babies.
You don't need to worry about feeding newborn hamster babies.The mother hamster will nurse her babies for the first two to three weeks and then give them food from around the cage.The mother can get food to feed the babies by scattering hamster food throughout the cage.The babies will begin to explore the cage and hunt for food as they get older.
Step 3: The cage needs to be checked frequently.
It's important to make sure the babies have enough food and water.The water dish or bottle should always be full and there should be plenty of food on the floor for the mother to bring the babies.Don't let supplies run out if you check the cage frequently.When checking the cage, be quiet.It's important to keep the hamsters well fed, but you should not disturb the mother.The first few weeks are important for peace and quiet.
Step 4: Don't touch the babies until they've grown fur.
A mother doesn't like having her smell on her babies.Babies that have not grown much fur should not be touched as much as possible.Babies are usually safe to be touched after 10 to 14 days.They have a lot of fur, their eyes are open, and they are eating food.
Step 5: Provide an adequate supply of food.
It takes two to three weeks for weaning to begin.As their mother discourages them from nursing, the babies will eventually transition to solid food.The process can run smoothly if enough food is provided.Add bowls for each baby and provide pellets for the hamsters.Make sure to check the cage frequently to make sure the babies have enough food.
Step 6: The baby hamsters should be separated from their mother after 21 to 28 days.
hamsters can be separated from their mother after three to four weeks.The mother will become aggressive if babies are left with her for too long.The male and female hamsters should be separated.hamsters of the same gender should be able to share a cageIf fighting occurs frequently, you may have to separate the hamsters.
Step 7: Determine the sex of the babies.
You should not pair hamsters of the same sex.You don't want siblings to breed with one another because hamsters reach sexual maturity quickly.Pick up the babies and look under their tails.There are two distinct openings for hamsters in this area.Males have openings that are different.There are no openings in between for females.
Step 8: Make sure you have enough to eat and drink.
It's important to have enough food and water just after the mother gives birth.The mother may kill her babies to spare them from starving.There are food and water bowls in the cage.
Step 9: The cage should be kept dry.
A wet cage can be fatal for baby hamsters.If a bowl of water spills, clean it up quickly.Remove any wet or dirty bedding immediately.
Step 10: Don't clean the cage early on.
When the babies are first born, leave the cage alone.When the babies have opened their eyes, you should not clean the cage.