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May 28th, 2007 at 09:14 PM
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Hi ;) My hamster just gave birth a few hours ago. However, the mommy seems clueless, and I think it's because she's a first time mother. She sits with the babies for a few minutes, then she leaves them and starts digging here and there before she falls asleep - away from the babies. I'm kinda worried... She's a Dwarf Hamster, by the way. The room in which the cage is, is quiet with minimal disturbance. What should I do?
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May 29th, 2007 at 10:16 AM
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Oh weezie would know, she has hamsters! But I think she is gone for a bit! So I would check with a pet store too, just like Penny said. Hope your hamster babies are ok!
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May 29th, 2007 at 10:42 AM
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Hi ;) Thanks for the advice.. I did some research and basically it says just try not to disturb the mommy - she'll settle down sooner or later. And I guess they were right. She's settling down okay now - more calm and collected. Gosh, the wee ones are sooo tinyyy!
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May 29th, 2007 at 10:47 AM
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I have never seen baby hamsters, I bet they are cute! How small are they, like a pencil eraser or something?
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Cuteness is in the eye of the beholder.. Hehe.. Yea, but I think many people would say that they are adorable. Some, may go "Eewww..". Personally, I think they're very cute, just like any other babies. ;) I don't happen to have a photo of them currently. But here's a good comparison of how small baby hamsters are: http://www.hamperhams.co.uk/baby/hhday1.htm
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May 29th, 2007 at 03:04 PM
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Yea.. And it's amazing that so many of those wee ones can actually fit in a mommy hamster's tummy.. Hehe
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Jun 1st, 2007 at 08:24 AM
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Yes Weezie will know she helped me when i needed her she will be around soon I bet
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How many hamsters have you got, Betty?
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boy, they are tiny! oh weeeeeeeeeezie! Nur needs your help!
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