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Old 01-14-2017, 08:07 PM   #1
GhostlyLynx23
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Question Unwanted Litter?

So my male Syrian has once again got to my female- I'm not being careless when I say I have tried everything to stop him getting to her since her last accidental litter...but here I am.
I don't know 100% if shes pregnant, they were only together for a second or two I looked over and they were fighting--excuse me to say but she was rather...'wet' down there and I'm not sure if that was her getting ready or if I was too late and shes now going to have a litter.

I really don't know what to do- i struggled to look after and deal with her LAST lot of pups and I can't afford to keep these ones due to time and the fact that where I live its difficult to find them homes-
I really don't know what I can do in this situation, is there a chance she's pregnant? or have I caught it in time? I know she wasn't in heat before tonight due to her rather...horrendous smell she gets when she is in heat so am I safe?
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Old 01-14-2017, 09:25 PM   #2
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It's pretty much a 50/50 shot, it can only take just a few seconds for her to become pregnant so that's definitely a possibility. Keep an eye on her, you should know not too long from now. How exactly is he getting in, I don't mean this in a rude or condescending way, but I'm a bit concerned that if he can get to her, she can escape. Have you tried putting her enclosure up high and his lower? Sometimes I find separating males and females into separate rooms helps a bit. Though they will still smell one another, they cannot communicate or get to each other quite as easily. Hoping for you that she isn't pregnant, Id recommend maybe getting her a new, very secure cage so this doesn't become an issue and she doesn't escape and hurt herself. Best wishes
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Old 01-14-2017, 10:38 PM   #3
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I'd even go as far as padlocks on any doors if possible,since some storebought cages unfortunately have doors which can be opened by hamsters if they figure out how.
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Old 01-15-2017, 03:26 AM   #4
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The fact they were fighting could be a good sign. If not receptive to mating/in heat they often fight.

Separate rooms are a good idea. But secure cages for both hamsters are even better.
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Old 01-15-2017, 07:48 AM   #5
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It's pretty much a 50/50 shot, it can only take just a few seconds for her to become pregnant so that's definitely a possibility. Keep an eye on her, you should know not too long from now. How exactly is he getting in, I don't mean this in a rude or condescending way, but I'm a bit concerned that if he can get to her, she can escape. Have you tried putting her enclosure up high and his lower? Sometimes I find separating males and females into separate rooms helps a bit. Though they will still smell one another, they cannot communicate or get to each other quite as easily. Hoping for you that she isn't pregnant, Id recommend maybe getting her a new, very secure cage so this doesn't become an issue and she doesn't escape and hurt herself. Best wishes
He's getting in because she sadly doesnt have a lid for her fishtank- I have tried to find lids but because of the awkward size I can either get one that doesnt stretch the whole way across or is too wide- I'm planning to start duct taping his lid firmly down including blocking all the holes at the back- hopefully that will do something
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Old 01-15-2017, 08:20 AM   #6
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If you want an easy fix, you can go to a nearby craft store and buy large sheets of plastic mesh. Then you can cut the mesh to size and add a handle on top so it can be lifted off. If you don't have a craft store nearby, hardware stores sell galvanized steel/wire mesh and this can be used just the same as the crafting mesh. It's definitely wort a shot if you want to prevent more litters

Here's a link to steel mesh

Everbilt 1/4 in. x 2 ft. x 5 ft. 23-Gauge Galvanized Steel Hardware Cloth 308231EB at The Home Depot - Mobile
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Old 01-15-2017, 01:11 PM   #7
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Default Re: Unwanted Litter?

It does sound like he will find a way out without a lid! All they have to do is build a mountain of substrate in one corner and climb it! Some people make lids - there are a few tutorials on youtube that look fairly simple. As for keeping it down - I've heard of people putting books on top of the edges (but they might fall off with a tank).

Anyway - you won't know if she's pregnant really - I would think there's a good chance as he was pretty motivated to get at her by the sound of it. It'll just be a case of observing over the next couple of weeks.

Although you're dreading the idea - just get prepared for the fact she may be pregnant and get organised - I find it helps cope if you get organised! Once you know if she is pregnant, start advertising the pups and meanwhile prepare for needing extra bin cages.
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