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Old 11-10-2021, 12:25 PM   #1
Haseshima
 
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Exclamation Surprise Birth - Need help!

Hello! I'm new to taking care of hamsters. I was showing my cousin my 4 hamsters a few hours earlier when I noticed that one of the males was carrying something with his mouth. I looked closer and realized that it was a pup. I immediately put the males in a different cage however, the two pups were already taken from their mother Sekiko.
FYI I only have two cages and one is occupied by my Syrian named Haiame because he often bullies whoever he's with. So the other cage houses Sekiko (F), Makkura (M), and Shirao (M).

I didn't notice that Sekiko was pregnant because her belly didn't change much and she gave birth to only two which I learned was uncommon. At first, she tried to eat the two pups and this happened 2 times. I managed to stop it and from then on, she hasn't tried it again. However, she pays no attention and doesn't tend to the pups. I'm worried that they might not survive or develop properly. Do you have any idea on how I can make her tend to them? In worst case scenario, I plan on using syringe to feed them (need to research on it more).

Note:
- I gave her boiled egg whites and cheese since I learned she needs protein.
- I took the wheel away because she kept on running and ignoring the pups.
- Makkura managed to bit them before I saw the pups. Here's what they look like:
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Old 11-11-2021, 01:22 PM   #2
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Default Re: Surprise Birth - Need help!

Hi. This sounds like a distressing situation to find yourself in. That's good you've separated your female. They mustn't live together with males because they can become pregnant again very quickly, which isn't good for the female. Are all your hamsters Syrians or just Haiame? Syrians are solitary and shouldn't live or come into contact with other hamsters as they can fight very badly so Haiame needs to be on his own all the time. If your other males are dwarf hamsters and fight they should also be separated so it's a good idea to have spare cages in case, if they are all Syrians they really must all live on their own.

With the pups, it's a bit distressing to hear but unfortunately it can be quite common for mum hamster to eat her pups, especially if she feels stressed which sounds like is what's happening for her. I've not personally had experience of my hamsters having a litter so I can't really help further on that one but I do remember from other threads on here that giving mum peace & quiet seems to be the best thing. Do the pups still have their eyes shut? That will give some indication of age and if they can be helped.

You've had a lot to absorb quite quickly but you obvious care for your hammies because the first thing you've done is look for help. Welcome to HC.
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