my hamster had a litter like 2 days ago and she ate them all !!!! why would she do that and how can i get her next litter to be succesfull
2006-12-26 14:33:07 · 14 answers · asked by nice with an attitude 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
They do that all the time!!! Did you seperate her and the babies from any other hamsters????
WHy would you seperate the babies once they are born???? How are they going to get FED!!!!!!!! Hamsters lactate and need to NURSE the babies!!! They are dependant on the mom!
Do you people know what you are talking about?????????
Yes, have them pop out and then put them in a cage and take them to the vet and see if they can be taken care of as pets. GREAT ADVICE!!! The vet will think you are a reeal winner!! THEY ARE BORN BABIES!!! They need the mother milk!!! Are you going to bottle feed teeny-tiny hamster babies????????
Here is some info from smart people:
SoMy hamster just had babies. What should I do?
If the father is in the cage, and they are NOT dwarf hamsters, REMOVE THE FATHER IMMEDIATELY.
Syrian (non-dwarf) hamsters are not supposed to live together as adults. It is particularly dangerous for a father to be in the cage with babies. If you allow this to happen, do not be surprised if the whole litter "disappears" one by one.
Despite the fact that dwarf hamster fathers can help raise the babies, the risk of a second pregnancy almost right away is very high, so again, I recommend removing the father from the cage. Otherwise, the mother may have a second litter before the first litter is ready to be weaned, risking both her health and the lives of the new litter.
The mother hamster will do most of the caring for the babies. You mostly need to give her some privacy and extra nutrition. Make sure that your hamster has plenty of bedding to make a nice nest and keep the babies warm. Keep the cage away from any drafts. I would also recommend getting a book or two on hamsters (see my Recommended Books section).
You must resist the urge to disturb the new mother and babies. You can secretly peek at them from time to time, but do not make a lot of noise, reach into the cage without a good reason, or touch the babies. This can have dire consequences. You can make the mother so upset or nervous that she kills or eats her babies.
If you want to count the babies, take a picture, or just get a better look at them, wait until the mother leaves the nest on her own for some reason. Then very carefully and quietly, look or take your picture. If the mother seems very nervous, stop what you're doing immediately and try another time. You don't want to spook her. Some mothers are very relaxed about these things and others, especially very young mothers, are terribly nervous. Be observant and respect your hamster's personality preferences.
2006-12-26 14:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do usually eat their first litter and don't take them out of the cage from where their mother is, they need her milk, and don't touch the babies. Also take out the father or any other hamsters (except mother) she might even eat her second litter but she will get it eventually
2006-12-26 14:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had over three hundred hamsters at one time so i know, if this is her first litter then she ate them because there was probably a disorder with them if not then they probably where sick they don't eat them for no reason there must have been something wrong with them. Did you you take the father out of the tank because he will eat them because of jealousy once you know she is pregnant move the father. hope this helps
2006-12-26 14:46:36 · answer #3 · answered by mattsgurl79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's the first time i heard a hamster eat her litter.
2006-12-26 14:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by ... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals do this because they don't feel safe. Had you, left her alone and given very little contact so she can adjust she most likely would not have done this.
2006-12-26 14:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this happened to my friend....you are not supposed to touch it or make noises while the babies are still young. if you were to do this it may make the mother upset so she eats her babies. If you want more information go to the website in my source.
2006-12-26 14:40:38 · answer #6 · answered by ankarnes93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do some research to to see if it's normal for them to eat their babies..obviously something is not right. & yeah seperation is good but then the babies could die from not being with their mother. good luck
2006-12-26 14:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by J-LUV 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before she has a chance to eat them take them out and put them in a cage. you should bring them to the vet unlit they are old enough to be taken care of as pets (if you want to keep them)if toy don't want them put them up for adoption
2006-12-26 14:39:12 · answer #8 · answered by musicsweetie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well did you touch them if you did then she will think they arnt hers and yum snack
2006-12-26 14:34:47 · answer #9 · answered by wood explorer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha thats disgusting. seperate them.
2006-12-26 15:46:28 · answer #10 · answered by sup yo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋