Ok....i have a pregnant dwarf hamster and she lays on her side and on her back....is that normal?!?

Question

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Answer 1

it is normal just to pretect the babies if she lies on her belly alot she will kill them by squishing them

Answer 2

Hello, a hamster normally dissipates heat through the tummy, when they get too warm they will lay on their back, to cool down. This gets rid of the heat quicker, just like when it is cold they curl up in a ball to conserve heat. Check the temperature it should be around 65 deg for her comfort, above 70 - 75 and it is getting a bit warm for her.

Answer 3

Check the tempreture, she may be too hot, the tempreture should be arould 50-55 degrees, she'll be fine.