Potty Training Baby Hamsters

Contrary to popular belief baby hamsters can be potty trained the same as any other pet. The only difference is that it will take a bit more work to train hamster pups. Although, I will say that is a very rewarding feeling to know that you have trained your hamster. Here are a few steps that you can follow to help you on your way to potty training your baby hamsters.

The first thing you will need to do is find the "potty spot" this is the place in your hamsters' home where they regularly go to the bathroom. Simply get a jar or cup that your hamster can comfortably sit in. Preferably this should be a glass jar as your hamsters might chew through anything else and metal will rust and corrode. Turn the cup on it's side and place it in the area where your pets like to go potty. To help encourage the use of this makeshift potty, add some soiled bedding into the jar. Adding the the soiled bedding will help your hamsters get the idea. You will be surprised at how quickly your hamsters learn to use the potty.

Potty training your baby hamsters helps keep their home nice and clean. Here are some benefits of potty training you pet hamsters:

• Keep you hammies home nice and clean.
• Cleaning is easier when you only need to rinse out a jar.
• Save money on bedding as total cage cleanings can be done less often
• Keep your hamsters happier and healthier by keeping their waste away from their toys and food.

Keep in mind that hamsters will constantly leave droppings, even as they walk. It is impossible to avoid droppings all over the cage but unlike urine, droppings dry quickly and are orderless.

Hope You Enjoyed The Baby Hamsters,

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Making Room For Your New Baby Hamsters

Now that your pet hamster has given birth to her new litter, you may need to accommodate them with a larger home... or two. Yes, unfortunately, you will need to separate the brothers and sisters at some point. When your pets reach a certain age they will no longer care if they are brother and sister and they will begin mating. This can be a serious problem for two reasons. First of all, if a brother and sister hamster mate the offspring will be inbred, this can cause many physical and mental issues with the baby hamsters. The second reason why won't want your pets to breed is over population. That's right, imagine the possibility of 6 young hamsters breeding. You very well could end up with 2 to 4 pregnant females who will all give birth to 4 to 6 hamster pups. Now I love hamsters as much as the next guy but that is a lot of babies to care for. Keep your pet hamsters breeding age in mind, this age will vary depending on your hamsters breed. You can find more information on this topic on one of my previous posts, Baby Hamster Gestation Period.

So now that I have your paranoid about being overrun by a slew of baby hamsters, let's talk about housing them. When choosing a home for your new pets, I would recommend you avoid glass or wooden cages. Glass cages, such as aquariums, have very poor air circulation and can cause your hamsters to get sick. Wooden cages, usually homemade, can absorb urine and being to rot and stink. The best type of cage for your pet hamsters would be a cage with a plastic bottom, which is easily cleaned, and metal bars that are close enough together to keep the hamsters from escaping. Remember, hamsters are rodents and although their bodies may look very plump, if there is a whole that they can stick their head through then they can squeeze their whole body through it too. The cage should have adequate room for your hamsters to run and play. There should be enough room to provide a food dish, water bottle, running wheel and other toys such as, tunnels to climb to climb through.

Avoid popular, over elaborate plastic cages with small colored tunnels. These types of cages have very poor air circulation and are hard to clean, leaving your pets crawl areas filthy and unhealthy. I prefer to use paper towel and toilet paper rolls. This way when they have eaten and dirtied the roll you can simply replace it. Make sure that the cage has hiding places for your baby hamsters to sleep in and feel safe.

Aside from that, use your best judgement and choose the cage that you think your pet hamsters would like best.

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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.

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