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When Should You Wean Baby Hamsters?
Hamsters usually begin weaning at about 3 to 4 weeks, though the best timing varies with the individual. You can tell they are ready when they start eating solid food on their own, leave the nest more often, and the mother begins to refuse nursing. After weaning, feed a high-quality young-hamster mix with hay, oats, or millet as supplements, plus small amounts of chopped vegetables and fruit and constant fresh water. Separate the pups into their own cages, feed little and often, keep the cage clean, and maintain a warm, safe environment.
Winter White Dwarf Hamster
The Winter White Dwarf Hamster (Phodopus sungorus), also called the Djungarian hamster or Russian dwarf, is the easiest and tamest of the small hamsters and turns white in winter. A solitary species, it needs a safe cage, a wheel, and a careful diet free of onion, chocolate, and apple seeds. Lifespan 2–3 years.