Pregnancy And Birth In Syrian Hamsters
Finding good homes for your hamster can be quite difficult. Dealing with pregnancy and birth in hamsters can seem daunting – and rightfully so. That’s why we’ve prepared this thorough guide for you, based on experience – as well as intensive research about hamster pregnancy and birth.
In a nutshell: Pregnancy lasts for 16-17 days in Syrian hamsters. The female gives birth to 5-15 babies, known as hamster pups. The pups are born blind and naked but quickly grow to become energetic young hamsters which need to be separated from the mother once they turn four weeks old.
