Baby Hamster Gestation Period

Are you thinking about breeding your lovable pet hamsters? This can be an amazing experience for you and your family. Like many other rodents, the gestation period for hamsters is much quicker than that of other mammals. The time frame can vary depending on your pets breed. Here is what you can expect from your hamster.

Chinese Hamsters

Gestation: 18 to 21 days

Litter Size: 4 to 6 baby hamster pups

Prime Breeding Age:

Lifespan: 1.5 to 2 years

The father should be kept separately from the female towards the end of her pregnancy and for a few weeks after the birth of the baby hamsters.

Roborovskii Hamster

Gestation: 23 to 30 days

Litter Size: 4 to 6 baby hamster pups

Prime Breeding Age: 7 to 9 months

Lifespan: 2 to 3 years

The father hamster may stay with the mother and her litter before, during and after the birth.

Russian Campbell Hamster

Gestation: 19 to 22 days

Litter Size: 4 to 8 baby hamster pups

Prime Breeding Age: 3 to 4 months

Lifespan: 1.5 to 2 years

Lie the Roborovskii Hamster, the father can stay with the pregnant female.

Syrian Hamster(Teddy bear Hamster)

Gestation: 15 to 18 days

Litter Size: 6 to 8 baby hamster pups

Prime Breeding Age: 4 to 6 months

Lifespan: 2 to 2.5 years

The father should be kept separately from the female towards the end of her pregnancy and for a few weeks after the birth of the baby hamsters.

Siberian Hamster(Dwarf Russian)

Gestation: 18 to 21 days

Litter Size: 4 to 6 baby hamster pups

Prime Breeding Age: 3 to 4 months

Lifespan: 1.5 to 2 years

The Dwarf Russian father will help the mother with the upbringing of the baby hamsters and stay with her throughout her pregnancy.

Hope You Enjoyed The Baby Hamsters,

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