The feeding of hamsters after they give birth mainly includes the following aspects:
Provide a Quiet and Comfortable Environment: Hamsters are very sensitive after giving birth. It is necessary to keep a quiet environment and avoid noise and frequent opening of the cage to disturb them. You can place the cage in a quiet and relatively dark place, and avoid noise interference from things like televisions and music.
Ensure the Nutrition of the Mother Hamster: The mother hamster during the lactation period needs a large amount of energy. Therefore, provide foods rich in protein, such as mealworms, eggs, tofu, etc. At the same time, ensure that she can have access to abundant food and clean water at any time. The food for a lactating hamster should be rich in protein. You can consider providing special food for baby hamsters or an appropriate amount of cooked protein to supplement her diet.
Avoid Directly Touching the Baby Hamsters: Newborn baby hamsters are very fragile, and the smell of humans may interfere with the mother hamster's acceptance of her offspring. Try not to directly touch them within the first two weeks after the baby hamsters are born. If necessary, you can wear disposable gloves when handling them.
Keep Warm: Baby hamsters are born without fur and are especially afraid of the cold. You can lay soft wood shavings or paper towels in the cage and keep the temperature between 20-26°C. In winter, you can appropriately thicken the bedding, and you can also place a hot water bag on one side of the cage, but avoid direct contact with the baby hamsters.
Separate the Cages in a Timely Manner: When the baby hamsters are about one month old, they should be separated from the mother hamster in a timely manner to avoid accidents or excessive breeding.
Specific Steps and Precautions for Feeding Baby Hamsters:
Environment Arrangement: Move the cage to a quiet and relatively dark place to ensure a suitable temperature. You can use a heating pad, but be sure to control the temperature well to avoid overheating.
Diet Management: Provide high-quality protein foods and a clean water source. The mother hamster during the lactation period needs more energy, so provide her with high-quality protein foods and a clean water source.
Keep Warm: Within the first two weeks after the baby hamsters are born, ensure that there is enough warm-keeping material in the cage, such as wood shavings or paper towels. In winter, you can appropriately thicken the bedding, but avoid using materials with chemical components directly.
Avoid Disturbance: Try to avoid disturbance within the first two weeks after the baby hamsters are born. Do not open the cage frequently or clean the cage. If necessary, you can wear disposable gloves when operating to avoid leaving human smell.