How to Take Care of a Pregnant Hamster? 🐹👶

👉 We do not encourage breeding—this guide is for emergency care only!

Did you accidentally discover that your hamster is pregnant? Don't panic! This article will guide you through how to properly take care of a pregnant hamster and ensure a safe delivery.

🍼 Signs That Your Hamster Is Pregnant

How can you tell if your hamster is expecting babies? Look for these signs:

✅ Noticeably bigger belly, shaped like a pear 🍐
✅ Unstable walking, difficulty turning over
✅ Firm belly when touched
✅ Irritable behavior, easily gets annoyed 😠
✅ Starts fighting with male hamsters
✅ Visible nipples (double rows), preparing for nursing

🏡 How to Care for a Pregnant Hamster

A hamster's pregnancy lasts about 15-18 days (Syrian hamsters: 15-20 days, dwarf hamsters: up to 30 days). Here's what you need to do:

✔ Clean the cage thoroughly, remove the exercise wheel, and provide plenty of soft bedding 🛏
✔ Keep the cage in a quiet, well-ventilated, and dark area 🌙
✔ Feed high-protein and high-calcium foods: milk substitute, protein powder, cheese, boiled eggs, boiled meat, soy milk, dried fish, etc.
✔ Separate the male hamster—one hamster per cage is the golden rule⚠️
✔ Do not press on the pregnant hamster’s belly and try not to disturb her too much

👶 How to Care for a Hamster During Birth

When your hamster is giving birth, the number one rule is DO NOT DISTURB HER! 🚫

🐭 Do not touch the mother or the babies—this may stress her out and lead to baby rejection or even cannibalism 😨
🐭 Check food and water supply daily, and provide extra bedding
🐭 Never put the male back into the cage—he may attack the babies!

📌 Baby Hamster Development Timeline

✅ 7-10 days: Babies begin exploring the surroundings 🏠. Increase the amount of nutritional supplements like milk substitute to ease the mother's nursing burden
✅ 14 days: Babies open their eyes 👀 and can start eating some solid food. The mother is less likely to eat her babies at this stage, and you can lightly clean the cage
✅ 21 days: Babies are fully independent 💪 and can be separated from their mother
✅ 40+ days: Hamsters reach sexual maturity—separate them to prevent unwanted breeding!

🌟 HOJA’s Special "Hamster Maternity Meal" ✨

Want to ensure your hamster mom stays happy and healthy? 💖 HOJA’s special maternity meal provides all the necessary nutrients for pregnancy and recovery!

⚠️ Important! Monitor the mother for the first 40 days after birth:
If she shows signs of weakness, lethargy, bleeding, or loss of appetite, DO NOT move her, and call a vet immediately! 📞

💡 Final Thoughts
Caring for a pregnant hamster requires patience and careful attention. The most important thing is to keep her safe, undisturbed, and stress-free. And remember—one hamster per cage to prevent unexpected breeding! 🐹💖