What is the average litter size?
Syrian hamsters have 6 – 10 babies, on average, and dwarf hamsters, around 5 – 6 babies. Hamsters can have as many as 16 babies (or more). Pikachu had her paws full with 13 babies. We were very pleased that all of them survived. Pikachu became really thin for a while, and I was worried about her health. That’s why I fed her formula. Luckily, by the ninth day, the babies started eating some soft foods, and Pikachu was able to gain back some weight and strength.
