2007-02-22 03:52:41 · 11 answers · asked by jojo 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Why is she hungry? Nutrition is even MORE important for a new or expecting mother, so if you haven't been seeing to her nutrition in the first place, that's not good. That said, it is unlikely that any cannibalism occurred because of lack of nutrition unless you've been starving her. Unfortunately some critters are better moms than others, and if your girl was pretty young, she may just not have been ready to be a mother yet.
2007-02-22 04:02:11 · answer #1 · answered by star_momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a momma hamster can eat her babies, however I had a hamster that hid its newborn babies in its cheek pouches because it was frightened, offer her food and some peace and quiet
2007-02-22 04:11:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will sometimes eat their babies, but it's usually because of stress rather than hunger. She may have felt threatened or insecure. You may want to consult some person or reference for information on managing the hamster's environment to reduce stress.
2007-02-22 04:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! They are cannibals! Hamsters, mice and gerbils will readily eat their young if they are not getting enough protein. Also if they are too young and inexperienced, or if something is wrong with the babies.
2007-02-25 21:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by Oblivia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only reason a hamster would eat her babies, is if either:
1. you got your scent on the babies, and she didn't recognize them
2. if she felt threatened, by you or the father hammy.
hamsters are known to cannibalize their young, but if you leave her alone, and ONLY put your hand in th cage to change the food bowl, or water bottle, then you should be ok.
2007-02-22 06:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by ferrets4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dwarf hamster once who had a liiter. One morning I found the head of one of the babies in the water dish. EEEEw! I've heard this happens from stress.
2007-02-22 17:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by nmd061105 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First time mama's often eat their young. This happens to other species also.
First time mama's are young and don't understand what is happening or what those little things are. She is scared and just eats them out of frustration. She may continue to eat her young and if that be the case, keep her away from the males or see if your vet can spay her.
2007-02-22 06:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are they in her cheeks? if so gently push them forward and they may come out. if there are any others in her cage take them out now. if it is too late to save these babies and she gets preggers again, make sure she is in a freshly cleaned cage by herself when she is due to have the pups, the others including dad will eat them and if they don't she will put them in her cheek pouches or eat them herself to protect them.
2007-02-23 18:55:40 · answer #8 · answered by heather l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a rabbit once eat her young-I don't think she was fit for babies-not sure why they do this but what can ya do?
2007-02-22 03:57:51 · answer #9 · answered by ♥fungirl♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give her boiled egg white so she wont eat the babies, she needs the protein other wise she will get it form the babies, give her beets to, it will help her, if you dont do this, she will eat them
2007-02-22 04:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋