Preparations
Separate the Male and Female Hamsters: Once the female hamster is pregnant, the male hamster should be removed from the cage in a timely manner to avoid fighting and stress.
Provide Adequate Food and Water: The female hamster's appetite will increase during pregnancy. Make sure there is enough food and water, and provide nutritious food.
Quiet Environment: Pregnant female hamsters are very sensitive to environmental changes. They should be placed in a quiet and dark place to avoid being frightened.
Suitable Cage and Bedding: Provide a suitable cage along with wood shavings or clean toilet paper to make it convenient for the female hamster to build a nest.
Remove the Exercise Wheel: Before the female hamster gives birth, remove the exercise wheel from the cage to avoid distractions.
Specific Care Methods
Dietary Care:
Provide ample food and water to ensure rich nutrition.
You can increase protein supplements such as mealworms, dried small fish, and dried small shrimps, which are helpful for the development of the fetuses.
Environmental Care:
Place the cage in a quiet and dark place and cover the top of the cage with a cloth.
Provide enough nesting materials such as cotton or tissue paper to make it easy for the female hamster to build a nest.
Behavioral Care:
Avoid disturbing the female hamster. Except for feeding and changing the water, try not to peek at or touch her as much as possible.
Ensure a quiet environment to avoid frightening the female hamster.