If you have a female teddy bear hamster, then you may have noticed a funny smell emanating from their cage every few days? This is because they are having their estrus cycle, in which they release a thin, whitish discharge and a scent that attracts male hamsters when it is time to mate.
Although most hamsters are rehomed before they hit sexual maturity, female hamsters are able to get pregnant from as early as weeks old. If your hamster has spent time with a male hamster in the same cage, then there is a chance that the two will have mated. Rather than just guessing, here are some key symptoms to tell if your fancy bear hamster is pregnant. If you observe your hamster regularly you may notice that her secretions start to change, becoming thicker and more consistent, unlike the thin one during her regular cycle.
It will also persist for longer than normal if a successful pregnancy is underway. Teddy bear hamsters have the shortest gestation period of all the breeds, at around 16 days, and from the 10 day mark you will start to notice her belly swelling.
For top tips on how to provide the best after care for your pregnant hamster and her hamster pups, read our informative blog on hamster pregnancy, cycles and birth. Most teddy bear hamsters are pregnant for around 16 days, which is short in comparison to a Roborovski, whose gestation period on average is days.
It is important during their pregnancy that that you start to provide your hamster with some additional care. This involves making sure that they are fed plenty of food that is rich in protein and that their water is constantly topped up.
You should also ensure that there is plenty of bedding material at their disposal, as she will need it for making a nest for her and her young. Make sure that you remove any hamster wheels and other toys from the cage to prevent your hamster using up all of their energy beforehand. A normal litter for a teddy bear hamster will contain between 6 to 8 pups. These pups are born without any fur and with their eyes and ears closed, although they will have both their front incisor teeth.
Although your hamster will be fully capable of giving birth herself, you will need to be patient as it can take anything between 10 to 30 minutes between pups.
Just bear in mind, however, that for the first few days she will require complete peace and quiet and may act more aggressively towards you if you enter her space.
In order to reduce any stressful situations, you should place a blanket over the cage, minimize interaction for at least two weeks and only spot clean where necessary. Try not to disturb the nest and when providing food and water, do so as quietly as possible.
Hamster pups rely on their mums until they are weaned at 3 weeks of age although you can start to introduce softened food that is moistened with water from around 10 days old. Sexing your teddy bear hamster can be difficult, especially if they are young or have yet to be tamed. But there are key differences between male and female genitalia that are easy to detect and will allow you to determine the sex of your hamster. A female hamster will have 6 pairs of nipples although they may be difficult to spot on a teddy bear hamster due to the length of their hair.
If your hamster is tame, then another way to check is to look at its genitalia and the anogenital distance. A hamster will have two openings their sexual organ and their anus. For females the gap between the two is hardly noticeable and the area around them will be bald. For males, however, there is a much larger gap and there is likely to be hair. The smaller the hamster, the shorter its life span.
As Syrian hamsters are the largest breed, the average lifespan for a teddy bear is two to three years. Depending on care and health however, it is possible for teddy bear hamsters to live as long as five years although this is unusual. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest hamster lived to be 7 years of age.
In the wild Syrian hamster numbers are declining due to a loss of habitat and the effects of climate change. It is therefore important that we preserve the lives of our pet hamsters for as long as possible. Although your teddy bear hamster does not cost a lot of money itself, the paraphernalia, food and bedding to care for them can soon add up. Therefore, you should make sure you have sufficient funds to purchase the essentials. Below is a list of teddy bear hamster equipment to help you budget.
As teddy bear hamsters can grow to around inches, you need to have a cage large enough for it to live and scamper around in. Y know-how, check out our step by step guide on how to make a hamster bin cage. Hamsters are burrowers by nature, so you need to ensure that you have enough hamster bedding for them to hide. A typical teddy bear hamster will need a layer of around 6inches and paper-based bedding is best.
Teddy bear hamsters need brain stimulation and are incredibly active especially at night. Therefore tunnels, tubes and bridges are great for them to run around in and on. Again, if you are looking to save money, then you could get your kids to make their own versions using toilet roll holders and empty boxes. With a happy and stress-free pet, owners get to enjoy cuddles and playtime much easier. Should it ever become necessary, wiping them with a damp washcloth or unscented baby wipes can be a way to spot-clean these small furries.
Simply place a small dish filled with animal dust for them to clean and roll themselves in. This is a great way to remove moisture and oil from their furs naturally.
Several things need to be considered when choosing the right housing for hamsters, especially these big ones. First of all, the cage needs to be big enough to allow them to roam around freely and move their tiny feet. The style of the cage comes in a close second. Most owners opt for wire cages with a plastic base or a plastic cage with plenty of compartments.
However, the final choice depends on preference for cleaning. Wire cages are often preferred because then owners only need to blast it with water and empty the plastic tray for quick cleaning.
Enclosed plastic cages, on the other hand, have several compartments that often get beddings and other solids stuck in edges. The third runner-up for top housing requirements is ventilation. Airflow is essential in cages which makes wire cages the champion in this category. Enclosed plastic cages without many holes can restrict airflow and become way too hot in the summer. First off, make sure to wet urinated spots each day and replace them with new bedding y to avoid foul smells and a stressed hamster.
While at it, also clean their food bowl and replenish their water bottle. Make sure that the cage is dried before placing the new bedding to avoid lumpy patches.
Following these two routines will help make their cage squeaky clean and less susceptible to foul smell and, in worst cases, diseases. If you try to put two teddy bear hamsters together, they may attack one another.
So, just keep one by itself. The teddy bear hamster is a great choice for a first time pet, because their care and maintenance is really simple! In the wild, hamsters dig deep underground burrows to live and breed. So, make sure they have lots of space to burrow in. You can buy huge cages and tanks that you can fill with over 10 inches of burrowing bedding. Domestic teddy bear hamster food includes seeds, grains, and vegetables. This can be found in pet store mixes. They can eat fruit, as well, but only small amounts because of the high sugar content.
But, this is a great opportunity to watch them run around in a hamster-safe play area! Just make sure not to choose somewhere they can escape from. Golden hamsters are a great choice as a pet because they are quite tame pets!
As long as you handle your hamster for a little bit every day, from a young age, they will love interacting with you. Handling your little companion is also a great way to bond and interact with it. This is a great reason to get a teddy bear hamster, because everyone loves a pet that they can play with and cuddle! Another great reason to get a golden hamster is their size. Fancy bear hamster sizes generally range between 4 to 6 inches long, though they can grow larger.
They are one of the biggest hamster breeds, coming in at almost double the size of dwarf hamsters! And interestingly, females usually grow bigger than males. This size makes golden hamsters the perfect pet, as they are big enough to handle and interact with. But, not so big that they take up too much space. Teddy bear hamsters are nocturnal, meaning they sleep during the day and are active at night. This is true of both wild and domesticated hamsters.
It makes sense, too, because their original homeland, Syria, is quite hot during the day and much cooler at night. Especially for children who have school in the day, or adults who work outside of the home.
As, they can be noisy when burrowing and exercising. Teddy bear hamsters are great pets because they come in so many different colors and patterns. This means, each one is truly unique to its little family! There are over 40 color varieties of these hamsters. Some of these hamster colors include cinnamon, gray, yellow, black, and chocolate. Their bellies are often white. But, they can also have light or dark patterns and markings all over their bodies!
The color of your hamster might not matter to you. But, it can be a fun way to help young children get excited about their new pet! All types of hamsters, including teddy bear hamsters, need a large enough cage to run around in.
Small cages with no enrichment can lead to stress, unhappiness, and sickness. Bigger cages allow you to add more fun things for your hamster to burrow in, climb over, and chew on, keeping your hamster happy. All hamsters need more space than you might first think. We recommend a 10 gallon tank as an absolute minimum. But, we believe that bigger is always best. So, if possible, choose a home for your hamster with the biggest floor space possible, and fill it with fun objects to stimulate your little pet.
Hamster cages come in all shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one can be really fun! You can choose from a large variety of materials, shapes, and even colors. Choose one with plenty of burrowing space, running space, and lots of room for extra hamster accessories. Another great reason to get a Syrian hamster is their affordability. These little animals are much cheaper to care for than bigger pets.
The most expensive part of getting a golden hamster is often making sure you have all the supplies. Prices of a hamster and all of its necessary supplies will vary depending on where you go.
But, after this initial cost, your teddy bear hamster will be really affordable to care for.
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