How come my dwarf hamster hasn't given birth yet?

Question

Well I got two "female" hamsters and one turned out to be a male. I saw them mate but I didn't know they were mating cuz i never saw hamsters mating before so i didn't know. Well when I finally looked up what mating looked like, I realized my hamsters were mating. I took the male away. Now my winter white pregnant hamster's teats have shown for 4 days now. Her tummy is fat and even felt her tummy. I know she is pregnant. Since the day they've mated, it would be 22 days now. I heard dwarf hamsters give birth 18 to 21 days of birth. How come she didn't give birth yet? She made a nest for the babies, since yesterday she's been sleeping all day and night(except when she eats and drinks), I can actually feel the babies by touching her tummy, she hoards food in the nest, so how come she hasn't give birth yet? Do you think she'll give birth today? Thank you for all the answers.

Answer 1

18 to 21 days is just a rough date to give you some help.

If she is pregnant which i think she is she should hopefully have the tonight/tom or even mybe the next day.

If not then somethings worng.

Good luck

Answer 2

yeah just let her do her thing I'm sure she will in the next 2-3 days

Good Luck ~ Have fun

Answer 3

I would look for the babies either tonight or tommorrow. 18 to 21 days is a gestimate. Some have them a couple days earlier and some a couple days later.

Answer 4

yes but  if she hasn`t given birth in 3 days take her to the vey there may be some thing wrong

Answer 5

18 - 21 days is an average taken considering the normal time taken for majority of dwarf hamsters to give birth from the date of mating. It can extend upto even 26 days. If you are very sure that your hamster is pregnant, she would definitely deliver a litter in the next few days.

However be aware that phantom pregnancies are also common among hamsters. Sometimes, a female hamster may show signs of being pregnant but never give birth. This may happen for one of two reasons: it may be a phantom pregnancy (not an actual pregnancy) or she may be unable to give birth. A hamster who is unable to give birth will normally reabsorb the babies back into her system with no ill effects. A female hamster who has either a phantom pregnancy or reabsorbs a litter may go on to successfully bear a litter in the future.  

Answer 6

I;m sure she will give birth with in the next few days. Good luck!