My hamster doesn't like to have babies.. / myLot

Philippines

April 6, 2010 3:33pm CST

I have bought a pair of golden hamsters and have been taking care of them for over a year. I really enjoyed taking care of them and even going to such length's to give them top quality food and clean water. They even have their own bathroom =). A couple of month's ago, my hamster have given birth to 5 babies. I was so happy because this is the first time I saw one that looks like a pink hairless wonder. However, after a few weeks I noticed the mother eating its own children. I was shocked in seeing this. Could anyone help on this? Its just so sad..

1 response

jb78000

@jb78000 (15139)

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6 Apr 10

Hamsters sometimes do this when they are extremely stressed. to prevent it happening again try to make sure your hamsters feel safe - for example if you have a cat don't let it in the room with the hamster cage.

blackmail

@blackmail (40)

• Philippines

7 Apr 10

Thanks for the response. They are the only animals in the house so I'm not sure what else is making them stressed. I thought maybe its the sound of the television or if the room is too bright for them. Or should I just separate the baby and the mother in a separate cage.