Hamster........nest?

Question

My hamster i think is pregnant (please answer my other questions as well to help me) so i think she is going to give birth in about 11 or 12 days and i was wondering if anyone new any websites where it had pictures of nests on our burrows that they do to put the babys in and information on the nests and how to clean the cage when theyve already built the nest just in case please help

Answer 1

Do you have any other hamsters who are not pregnant? Well if you do first move the pregnant one in an isolated cage if not leave her were she is. Usually pregant mothers will make there own nest but yu can help by buying her a little shelter or making your own out of old tissue paper boxes.

Make sure yu add bedding everyday so the mother can make her nest.

do not attempt to handle the mother at any time. Also dont handle her when she has the children because she will kill the babies.  

Answer 2

if you have sawdust in the cage, the mother will make the nest herself and you cant wash the cage until the babies have fur, because if you touch the babies then they will smell like you and the mom wont reconize them so she wont feed it or anything.

Answer 3

A hamster that has given birth should be disturbed as little as possible or she may become agitated and abandon, neglect, or even eat the babies. This means other than providing food and water, you should leave the hamsters and their cage alone as much as possible for the first couple of weeks. While it is tempting to look at the babies and make sure everything is okay, it is best to leave the mom to do her thing

Place strips of toilet paper or facial tissue in the cage so mom can build a soft nest. Ideally, you would do this once you realize your hamster is pregnant (it is usually pretty noticeable a couple of days before birth, just by the sheer size of her belly).

Don't try to handle the babies at all for at least two weeks.

Once the babies have arrived, don't worry about cleaning the cage for a while. Leave it alone for the first 10-14 days. You can spot clean really wet spots if absolutely necessary, but avoid disturbing the nest. If you have noticed your hamster is pregnant, do a thorough cleaning to prepare for the new arrivals.

Make sure to provide plenty of food and fresh water, but make feeding and watering as efficient and calm as possible.

While it is okay to have a quick peek in the cage on occasion, avoid siting and watching for long periods.

Keep in mind that the mom will be very protective as well so may act more aggressive than usual; this is natural and no cause for concern.

Though interference should be avoided if at all possible, if for some rare reason you must move a baby, use a spoon so you do not get your scent on the baby. It is rarely necessary to move a baby though even if they are out of the nest; the mom will usually retrieve any stray pups and return them to the nest.

The hamsters will be ready for weaning at about 3 weeks of age, and it is best to separate the male pups into one group and the females into another.

Good luck!

Answer 4

pregnant hamster moms DO love to make a nest for they're litter they will get the bedding and make a big hill for a nest.so maybe try to put a little bit more pine or aspen or whatever u have for your bedding and but some more in the cage(not to much) so she can make her nest.congratulations and good luck! ps:when she has the litter dont disturb her leave her alone for a couple days so she doesnt eat the hamster babies.the get strssed and may eat some babies!. good luck!