How do teddy bear hamsters mate

If mating occurs, keep the pair together for several hours or even overnight. She may spend less time wheel running and more time eating. Pregnant females tend to become more aggressive as their due date approaches. The gestation of your hamster varies by type but expect a litter in 18 to 22 days. The hamster litter size is usually in the 4 to 6 range. It can be as few as 3 and as many as 12 depending on the type of hamster.

The mother could have many babies but may not raise them all to weaning and it is possible that she may eat some of them. Image Courtesy: flickr. When you move the female hamster, check if she stands still in one place with her tail raised and her back arched. These are signs of the female being receptive. If that is the case, stand aside and try not to disturb the hamsters.

Very soon, the breeding will start and should last about 20 minutes. Return her back to her original cage and try the next day. Remember that the breeding process has begun. And that is why I never plan on breeding, way too many things to know!. No eyes, or just a color? Is that a problem? My mom says it isn't. And what does off-color mean? Sorry, couldn't help meself, panicking. The Chinese hamster Cricetulus griseus looks more like a mouse than other hamster species.

The Siberian hamster Phodopus sungorus sungorus is also known as the winter white hamster. That's because he turns white in cold weather, a flashback to the breeds' origin in Siberia when white fur protected them from predators. A similar-looking hamster is the Campbell's hamster Phodopus sungorus campbelli from China and Russia.

Even though the Campbells and the winter white might look the same to anyone but hamster aficionados, you can't keep the Siberian and Campbell's hamster together or allow them to breed. Any hybrid offspring generally suffer from health issues. Not-so-fun fact: Campbell's hamsters are often afflicted with diabetes. Another dwarf breed, the Roborovski hamster Phodopus roborovski , originates from central Asia and is the smallest of all hamster species. If you'd like to keep specific types of dwarf hamsters in groups, put them together at a young age.