It is very unwise for anyone inexperienced to breed hamsters. One might think that breeding hamsters is as simple as putting a male and female together, HOWEVER, that could not be farther from the truth.
Many, many factors have to be just right in order for a litter to be bred properly. Otherwise, the female may die and/or the babies will likely die.
There are far too many factors for me to tell you.
I have been breeding hamsters for years and I can tell you truthfully: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BREED YOUR OWN HAMSTERS! It is very cruel to experiment with the lives of your hamsters. They always suffer.
I researched and studied the subject for months before I felt confident enough to start. I travelled hundreds of miles to buy breeding quality hamsters from experienced breeders. Hamsters purchased from a pet store should NEVER be used for breeding.
IF YOU LOVE HAMSTERS, YOU WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO BREED THEM!
Hamstermama