Hamster breeding techniques

Hamsters are small rodents that are mainly active at night. They are very soft and cute, so many people keep them as pets at home. Here are some tips on hamster breeding and reproduction.

1. Breeding period

Hamsters generally enter the breeding period when they are three or four months old. Male hamsters are sexually mature at 6 to 8 weeks of age, and female hamsters are 4 to 8 weeks of age and can reproduce.

2. Breeding method

After entering the breeding period, put female mice and male mice in the same nest. At the beginning, they may be somewhat repulsive to each other, and even bite each other. At this time, the owner needs to pay attention. If they bite, use a wooden stick to separate them appropriately. There is basically no problem. After two or three days, they will be more familiar with each other.

3. Pregnancy symptoms

When a female mouse is found chasing a male mouse, it means she is pregnant and the male mouse should be removed from the cage immediately.

4. Farrowing

Hamsters can reproduce all year round and there is no restriction on the breeding season. After giving birth to the first litter, they may give birth to the second litter within the next month. However, for the health of the hamster mother and babies, the female and male hamsters are usually separated into cages after the first litter is born to avoid giving birth to a second litter too quickly.

5. Maintenance

A litter of hamsters can give birth to about 4 to 9 puppies, so it is best to limit the number of litters to 3 to 4 per year. Since baby hamsters are very fragile, you must be careful when raising them to ensure a 100% survival rate. The gestation period is 15 to 25 days. The mice are weaned after 3 to 4 weeks and can live independently away from their mothers.

6. Daily management

It is best to use a special water bottle for drinking and provide clean drinking water every day; since the front teeth will continue to grow, it is necessary to provide teething toys. The cage should be placed in a well-ventilated place with little temperature change and no direct sunlight, and the breeding temperature should be 15-30℃. The feed is mainly grains, and some fruits and vegetables should be fed appropriately.

That’s it