Breeding Hamsters

There is no doubt in the world that Hamsters can be some of the cutest little pets in the world. When it comes to breeding the though, it can be a different story. You should really take the time to consider all the consequences that come with breeding hamsters such as the fact that one litter of hamsters can produce anywhere from up to 20 babies at a time. Another to think about is the fact that as soon as 24 hours after giving birth the hamsters can start to mate again and that could mean another 20 babies. There are certain species of hamsters that wait until the litter of pups have been weened.

Most normal hamsters can mature about 60 to 90 days old. It really depends on the kind of hamster that is being bread. Some dwarf hamsters can mature at just 30 days old. It is important to know all the facts before your start breeding. Hamsters can start to produce the litters around 4-18 months of age. The average gestation for hamsters is around 21 days.

Should you notice the female hamster start to tail the male hamster by chasing him around the cage then it is probably time for birth, which could be any day. One of the cutest things ever is that the dad hamster is a hands on dad. What woman in the world wouldn’t love that!

When the pups are born do not expect them to have any hair for a while. Their eyes will also be closed to protect them from any harm. Since they are unable to hear the little pups will have the smell to find their way around. When the pups are born the normal thing for anyone to do is to want to pick one of them up. That is a big no, no when breeding hamsters. The mother will more than likely abandon the pup or the worst scenario is that she main cannibalize the pup. It takes about three weeks for the pups to be fully ready to leave the comfort being with their mother and venture off around the cage.

Breeding hamsters can be tons of fun and a lot of work to get them of to a proper start. All hamsters are different and you should take the time to make sure that you breed them properly. A certain type of hamster may require something that another hamster may not. You be sure to think breeding hamsters through first as most pets stores are not in much of a hurry to take the ones that were not sold. You should make sure that you are going to be able to get rid of them before actually breeding so you are not stuck in something that could last for quite a while.