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How to Care for a Hamster After It Gives Birth
A hamster just after birth is weak, so care for the pups while meeting the mother's nutrition needs. Here are tips for looking after the new mother and her babies.
Signs a Hamster Is About to Give Birth, and What to Prepare
A hamster's pregnancy lasts only about 15-20 days. Before delivery it will typically drink more, urinate more often, experience abdominal contractions, develop swollen nipples, and lick its genitals frequently. Prepare some clean bedding in advance so the hamster can give birth in a clean, comfortable spot.
How long after mating does a hamster give birth?
A hamster has a short pregnancy, usually giving birth 18-22 days after conception, varying by breed and size. Once pregnancy is confirmed, separate the male and female to avoid fighting. Provide ample food and water, clean the cage daily, and add fresh wood shavings and cotton for nesting before birth.
How long after pregnancy does a hamster give birth?
A hamster's gestation is about 2-3 weeks. As solitary animals, cage a pregnant female alone to avoid fights and injury. Provide ample clean food and water, keep the environment quiet and above 21°C for a comfortable whelping space.
How long after birth can a hamster live independently?
At 3 weeks hamsters wean and can eat on their own and be separated from the mother. By one month they must be separated, or they fight and may inbreed since they mature early.
Hamster grew a lump near the belly 2-3 weeks after giving birth
A hamster lump may be a tumor or abscess; see a vet for diagnosis. An abscess is a pus-filled cavity from bacterial infection (e.g., tooth root, bite) treated by draining and antibiotic ointment. Tumors vary — lipomas, sarcomas, melanomas — benign ones may be helped by black yeast to rupture and drain.
How long after birth before hamsters are separated?
Baby hamsters should be separated by sex at about four weeks of age to prevent early breeding and fighting, though they can stay with the mother until then if she is calm. By then they are independent and eating solid food.
How Long After Birth Do Hamsters Open Their Eyes?
Hamsters open their eyes at about 12-15 days, varying normally. Well-fed ones open sooner; wean at 25 days and feed oats, millet, and vegetables.
What happens when a hamster gives birth?
After birth the mother is weak, so provide plenty of food and water and some glucose. Do not touch the pups, or the mother may abandon or kill them; keep the cage clean and wear gloves when changing bedding.
How soon after giving birth can a hamster use the wheel?
Wait until pups are 21 days old and mother and pups are caged separately, then add the wheel. Remove the wheel as soon as the mother is pregnant to avoid miscarriage from running. During nursing, no wheel so she tends the pups. Add it after weaning.