How long are Chinese Dwarf Hamsters pregnant for?
Dwarf hamsters are usually pregnant for 18 – 23 days. If the males were in there for more than a few minutes there is a chance she is pregnant. I will answer as if she is. Around 2 weeks from now clean out all toys including the wheel. At this time you should also be able to see if she really is pregnant, if so her stomach should have a pecilular bulge to it. This is not always the case though, so take the precations anyway. Do not let the males back with the female, especially after the pups are born. While males generally do not eat their own young, they will almost always eat the young of others and the stress of the males company will drive the female to probably eat them herself. After they are born don’t mess with them, just change the water and food. After the pups are around 21 days, they should be eating and drinking on their own. At this time you can clean the cage, and at 28 days separate them from the mother and if possible into male/female groups. I say if possible, becaus
