Extra Protein and Other Stuff for a pregnant hammy?

[babyboos]

Oh how exciting... Fingers crossed

[Holly]

I've finally managed to track down some Lactol so I'll try my hand at Lactol rice pudding tonight - eat your heart out Gordon Ramsey ).

[Spuds Mum]

Originally Posted by Holly

I've finally managed to track down some Lactol so I'll try my hand at Lactol rice pudding tonight - eat your heart out Gordon Ramsey ).

That's what we need - a hamster 'masterchef' competition (PS my human child has to make do with tuna pasta or quick and easy meals)

PS hope your language isn't as colourful as ~Gordon's - at least not in front of Will!

[Holly]

Originally Posted by Spud's Mum

PS hope your language isn't as colourful as ~Gordon's - at least not in front of Will!

Well - it might be....if someone doesn't tell me how to make the stuff up and how much I need - all the instructions are for cats, dogs, kittens and puppies!!!! Help!

[Spuds Mum]

I usually put about half a teaspoon and add warm water to make sort of half a cup. If it looks the colour of normal milk I think it is ok. But again Souffle will have more experience. Mine have never had any problems though with this very scientific approach!
Now back to the kitchen quick :P

[Holly]

Thank you, I shall do it like that then

A bit of culinary flair that's all that's needed, I'm sure :P

[souffle]

If we are making it up as milk we use about a teaspoon to a small cup but then we usually don't do that as we make the porridge with two teaspoons ready brek, 1 teaspoon wheatgerm and half a teaspoon lactol, mix with boiling water and cool.

[Basia]

This is slightly off the original topic but not enough to start a new thread I hope.
Berry's babies are 10 days old now and she is looking a bit worse for wear. She is still carrying some fat but her fur is really raggy and dull.
When she first had the babies, she didn't seem to eat any extra at all but she is ravenous all the time now. I am giving her chicken, baby food, porridge, bread and milk, lots of seeds, including sunflower and linseed. Is there anything else I can give her which will give her a boost? Obviously the babies are getting big now and demanding loads of milk from her.

[souffle]

I think you are giving her plenty Basia and it is just part and parcel of raising a litter, the loss of condition in mum. With all the babies climbing on her and nudging and suckling they get little time to groom and sleep I think. I am sure that when the babies are weaned she will regain her former glow and get a well deserved rest.

[Basia]

Thank you souffle - reassuring as ever.
She will be getting lots of tlc when her maternal duties are over.