Would i be able to handle (pick up and play with) a pregnant dwarf hamster?

Question

or will it harm the babies?

Answer 1

Pregnant animals are very irritable!

To be on the safe side to not harm her or her babies

i would leave her alone while she's pregnant and for a while after they are born!

I really hope this helped!

Answer 2

Its not recommended to handle a pregnant hamster.it can be harmful to the babies AND to the mom.Sometimes she can get stressed.If shes in heat(about to have babies) leave her alone to do her "thing" leave the babies and the mom alone for about 1 week.u shouldn't handle the babies till 3 weeks after birth.Longer the better.But u should leave her alone till 1-2 weeks after she gives birth.just to stay safe! Hope i helped and good luck :)

Answer 3

DONT TOUCH HER UNTIL HER BABYS HAVE HAIR           SHE WILLEAT THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

Since you need to ask, you will probably harm the babies if you insist upon handling your pregnant hamster.  Hamsters in general don't like to be handled, nevermind when they are pregnant.

Answer 5

it probably depends on how long she has been pregnant, if shes been pregnant for a while its best to leave here alone. shes probably also tired and stuff and not wanting to be handled at this time.  

Answer 6

i hope you didnt

handled her because

you most likely will harm

the babies so be careful

if you handle her  

Answer 7

be very gentle.

Answer 8

No. 3 days before she is due, clean the cage and then don't touch it for 3 weeks.

Don't disturb the mother at all. This will nmake her stressed and she might eat the babies.