When to separate a baby Syrian hamster from its mother?
Note: 40 days after birth, a young hamster is now sexually mature and able to reproduce. If you have the larger Syrian breed of hamster you should separate them at this time to avoid them from fighting. Usually a mother will have maternal instinct and allow this to happen. However, sometimes a mom will ignore her kids and leave the nest.
What’s the best way to care for Syrian hamsters?
Clean the original habitat. No matter if you have multiple hamsters or a single Syrian hamster, which prefers solitude, it’s important to clean the cage thoroughly. This can minimize the transmission of disease to cage mates or give a single hamster a clean and comfortable environment.
How long does it take for a baby hamster to come out?
The birthing process happens in about one to two hour with a baby coming ever fifteen to thirty minutes. After each one is born, the mother will lick it clean. However, if she feels a threat, she will likely eat her babies.
What kind of liquid do you give a hamster?
Recognize that the best source of liquid for your hamster is water. You can also give it a weakened solution of unflavored electrolyte. Do this by mixing one part electrolyte solution to one part water. Add fruits like pears and apples to increase your hamster’s liquids.
Note: 40 days after birth, a young hamster is now sexually mature and able to reproduce. If you have the larger Syrian breed of hamster you should separate them at this time to avoid them from fighting. Usually a mother will have maternal instinct and allow this to happen. However, sometimes a mom will ignore her kids and leave the nest.
Is it okay to have two Syrian hamsters together?
Syrian hamsters should never be housed together because they are by nature solitary. If you house two Syrians together, they will eventually fight. It’s only okay to house them together when they are babies still nursing or when you plan on mating them.
What should I do with my Syrian dwarf hamster?
We suggest stocking it up so you don’t have to fill these for several days. Only the mother Syrian will take care of her young but male dwarfs, especially robo dwarf hamsters will help keep the young hamsters warm when the mom is away.
Can a pet hamster go into hibernation naturally?
Both Syrian and Dwarf type hamsters are capable of hibernation. This happens much less with pet hamsters, because they have a stable habitat, as opposed to wild hamsters. Pet hamsters, kept in warm homes never need to face the cold, so they will not hibernate naturally. But they will if you expose them to very cold temperatures.
When does a mom stop nursing her baby hamster?
Month 3: The mom will nurse her young for up to the third month and then begin to lose interest. Month 4: At this time the mom will abandon them but still tolerate them in her habitat for a short while longer. Note: 40 days after birth, a young hamster is now sexually mature and able to reproduce.
How does a mother hamster use her body language?
Mother hamsters can smell their own babies and often know if there is a baby in her litter that doesn’t belong to her. Additionally, their scent glands are used to mark territory and attract a mate when the time is right. These behaviors are aided by visual ques in the way of body language. Hamsters use body language much like we do.
What should you do if your hamster has babies?
In order to help your hamster care for its new babies, you can place strips of toilet paper or facial tissues in the cage so there is soft, clean bedding material available for the nest.
Is it possible for a hamster to have a surprise birth?
A surprise birth isn’t uncommon with hamsters since they are often incorrectly sexed and purchased as adults from a pet store. While it is best to make sure you get your hamster from a store that separates males from females at a young age to avoid surprises like this it isn’t always possible.
What should I do if my baby hamster’s eye is bleeding?
If this happens due to a mother picking up its baby hamster by the face, the baby hamster’s eye can heal and lead a normal life. If the hamster’s eye is bleeding or severely damaged due to an injury or hamster illness, you should seek assistance from a veterinarian.
When do you separate hamsters from their mothers?
Weaning the Baby Hamsters. The baby hamsters will be ready to wean off of their mother at about three weeks of age. This is the best time to separate the males from the females if you have dwarf hamsters but Syrian hamsters can stay in these male and female groups for another two to three weeks.
