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**Hamtastic** · 12-07-2013, 04:21 PM

She is probably eating and drinking fine--or she wouldn't be with you anymore within a few days. But the stress of giving birth, plus providing nutrients for the babies for a long time, plus continued care and lack of sleep generally can make mothers lose a fair mount of weight. Eventually they regain it after a couple of months, so that seems normal. I've personally seen it happen with the mother of my 3 Campbell boys. Just give her some more time, and hopefully she will start picking up her lost weight soon.

I'd leave one of her girls with her for companionship.

12-07-2013, 04:21 PM
Hamtastic Retired Moderators Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 6,330	Re: Roborovsrki Hamster stopped eating and drinking She is probably eating and drinking fine--or she wouldn't be with you anymore within a few days. But the stress of giving birth, plus providing nutrients for the babies for a long time, plus continued care and lack of sleep generally can make mothers lose a fair mount of weight. Eventually they regain it after a couple of months, so that seems normal. I've personally seen it happen with the mother of my 3 Campbell boys. Just give her some more time, and hopefully she will start picking up her lost weight soon. I'd leave one of her girls with her for companionship. __________________ ~ Maxwell ~ Hamilton ~ Tofu ~ Reward yourself and make a hamster in need happy - Consider Adoption!