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My hamster just had babies! What do I need to do to care for them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female

my hamster just give birth to 7 little babies. what should i do?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2018

Hello. Thank you for using Pet Coach. 1. Make sure she has a high quality diet. You can also add in some other good foods to increase her energy like spinach, boiled egg white, nuts and grains like quinoa. The mother may not want to get up and move around so put food and water close to her so she doesn't have to get up. 2. Don't touch the babies. Wait until they have plenty of fur, their eyes are open, they’re eating solid food and they getting around well on their own. 3. If there is a male hamster in the enclosure with them move him IMMEDIATELY or she will get pregnant again right away. They can make a new litter every 3 weeks!! 4. Keep the area around them calm and quiet. 5. At 5 weeks of age you will need to separate the babies into males and females and house them separately or you will end up with more babies. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 12th, 2019

    Hamsters are mammals so the mother should nurse her babies on her own. However, be sure to provide plenty of fresh bedding, food and water for mom so she can keep healthy while she cares for them. Try not to handle the babies unless there is one visibly ill or hurt, as this can stress out the mom. If you see one stuck or injured, you can reach in to help move him or examine his injuries. If you have other adult hamsters in the enclosure, you may want to move them to another for a time so that the babies and mom do not become stressed or injured. The babies should be eating on their own and weaned by about 4 weeks of age. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 8th, 2018

    Congratulations on your newest additions! There is not much you need to do for the babies, the mama should take care of everything herself. Just make sure the environment is clean and dry and that there is plenty of access to fresh food and water. Best of luck. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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