How Do You Care For Newborn Hamsters?
There may be any number why the mother of newborn hamsters is unable to care for her pups. She may have died or escaped, but whatever the case if you find yourself with a littler of hamster pups you’ll need to take special care to ensure their survival. Clean the cage and keep it clean. This is an especially important step if the mother hamster has died. Keeping the cage clean will make sure the newborn hamsters will be free from bacterial infections or other illnesses and injuries. Make a nest for the newborns hamsters. Toilet paper is an excellent substrate to use for a pup nest. Tear the toilet paper up into small pieces and place it in a built up corner of the cage. Make sure the sides are high enough that the pups won’t roll out. Place the cage in a warm area without drafts. Remember that if mom hamster were around she would be nestled on top of her pups to keep them warm since they are hairless for quite some time. Lower the water bottle so they may reach the water. You can also
