How Do You Mate Teddy Bear Hamsters?
Teddy bear hamsters are a long-haired variety of the Syrian hamster, the breed from which pet hamsters are descended. Teddies, like all hamsters, have the endearing habit of stuffing their cheeks with food and then stashing it for a rainy day; the English word “hamster” is a derivation of the German word “hamstern,” meaning “to hoard.” If you own teddy bear hamsters, you already know what endearing pets they can be. It is natural to want to try to breed them, and teddies will usually oblige without much trouble. Before you attempt to breed your teddy bear hamsters, however, you should be aware that in only six weeks, a hamster pup goes from being a newborn to becoming capable of impregnating a female, and this rapid life cycle means that overpopulation could quickly become a problem if you don’t have places for the baby hamsters to go. Select a healthy breeding pair of appropriate age and weight. The male should be 10 to 14 weeks old. The female should be at least 6 to 10 weeks and sho
