Hamster Reproduction

So, you think your hamster may be pregnant? You either meant this to happen, or you had no clue in the first place! The latter is more common than you think, particularly if you bought a hamster from a pet store without knowing the sex. She may even have come home already bearing a little surprise for you, and you were none the wiser. If you plan on breeding hamsters, stick around for the next section where we’ll discuss breeding in detail.

I Think My Hamster Is Pregnant. How Can I Be Sure?
It’s very hard to tell just by looking at her as, even though she does gain weight, it isn’t always that noticeable. However, her behavior around the cage will change markedly. You’ll notice her hoarding much more food than before, and activity such as digging will increase dramatically around her nest. You may also notice that she’s a bit more skittish than usual – this is normal, and the best thing to do is to leave her be.

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By: Thysie on 22-06-2010 03:30

My Sapphire was always sweet, but the last day or so she has been dragging her snuggle stuff into her tube and she sort od growled at me like a lion. I don't know if she is pregnat I have only had her for two weeks. She loves shredding and the other female I got was very mean to her she seems to have bond more with her "brother" Diego do you think she has run away to have a litter. She has always been very active and I try stimulate her without acctully invading her space to much. I know much more about guinea pigs; Hamsters seem soooooo complex.

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By: holidayswithhammy on 29-05-2010 10:02

is my hamster pregnant??
Her petting zone is filled almost to the brim with food.
She dug a nest and digs a lot but bites on the bars more...
She might be skittish, not really..she does bite but she's still sweet
she is kind of chubby

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By: linda on 21-11-2009 04:47

im so happy to have 4 pups now for 2 weeks. i enjoyed watching them eating their foods even though their eyes are still closed slightly.

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By: MandS on 06-06-2009 03:32

My hamster is really fat(well a bit) and I put her on a diet,she still looks a bit fat...what shall I do?

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By: fluffffy on 02-02-2009 01:27

HELP!
MY hamster may be older then 6 months. last night she gave birth ,i know to at least one baby. 2night she still appears to look pregnant and it looked as if she was in labor again (pushing her body and clawing at the corner of the cage)could additional baby's be stuck? or is this normal behavior.i love her and will be devastated if something goes wrong

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By: carlos5555 on 27-10-2008 18:11

well, i have a pregnant female and she is friendly like always,but i try to no bother her and get in my hands.

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By: DANNERDOO on 15-08-2008 01:37

i have a hamster that i bred to my other hamster and she looks pregnent act's pregnent but just is as friendly as ever

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By: pregnet hamster on 29-07-2008 13:31

i bred my two hamsters together and now she has been making a nest she's on her eleventh day but im not sure that she is pregnent altho she does have a larger belly then before so i dont know

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By: danielle on 11-02-2008 16:13

I love my hamsetr she is so sweet but shes been gaining waight and not as active I think she may be pregnet