pregnancy ?

baby_hamsters2006 · 01-26-2006, 01:35 PM

I have a pregnant hammy and she is due today and about 12pm I got up and I checked on her and there was blood on her bedding and some on her fur but no babies should I be worried...?

Emma · 01-26-2006, 02:18 PM

It may just be the start of things. Best to leave her in peace to get on with things - but keep an eye from a distance! If you know the exact date of mating, they can go as long as the evening/night of day 17.

baby_hamsters2006 · 01-26-2006, 03:10 PM

well today is day 17 and I put her in a quiet place and I think she is getting close - the last hour she has been breathing really heavily and when she came out for a drink her anus looked like it is starting to swell a little bit, and I gave her some milk and a bit of kiwi fruit...

Emma · 01-26-2006, 04:05 PM

Best just keep an eye, but don't disturb her or distract her now. Good luck!

baby_hamsters2006 · 01-26-2006, 06:47 PM

thanks

Emma · 01-27-2006, 06:10 AM

How is mum this morning?

baby_hamsters2006 · 01-27-2006, 07:41 AM

so far she has had 6 babies and I don't think she's done yet - I counted when she got out to drink a little milk...

**babyboos** · 01-27-2006, 10:50 AM

Hi Allie mum will really appreciate nice snacks now. Try to give her something high in protein (tofu, plain boiled chicken, tuna, or scrambled egg yolk) and maybe a little porridge oats. If you can use kitten milk (low in lactose) or formula such as Lactol designed for animals, NOT cow's milk. Soya milk is okay too.

baby_hamsters2006 · 01-27-2006, 11:14 AM

well I gave her some egg yolk and the other day I went to the vet and they gave me something that would be good for her, but she won't eat veggies but she loves kiwi. The babies are doing good so far and 5 of the babies are going too have dark eyes and one of them is going to have red... it's hard for me to check on her because of my dog - he sits next to her cage and if someone goes near it he starts to growl, but from a distance all are ok

Emma · 01-27-2006, 11:53 AM

It is best to leave new mums alone with their litters, they can get stressed out very easily and can cannibalise the litter if that happens. It might be a good idea to move the cage somewhere that the dog won't get near it, or keep the dog out of the room with the hamster cage. It's also best not to disturb the litter until they come out of the nest themselves. I know it's so tempting to peek at little pinkies but it may upset mum!