The gestation period of hamsters is generally 15 to 18 days. The pregnancy duration of hamsters usually ranges from 15 to 16 days, but for some individuals, it may be around 18 days.
During pregnancy, hamsters require an adequate supply of drinking water and food. Also, it is necessary to clean the cage every day to prevent infections. In addition, it is very important to maintain the environmental temperature above 21 degrees Celsius.
During the pregnancy, you can check for the presence of fetuses by gently touching the female hamster's abdomen. If there are small granular bulges on the abdomen that can move, it indicates that the female hamster is pregnant. When the female hamster starts to resist the male hamster or shows aggressive behavior, the male hamster should be isolated immediately to prevent miscarriage or harm to the baby hamsters.
Hamsters have a very strong reproductive ability and can give birth to litter after litter. To ensure the healthy reproduction of hamsters, it is recommended to select hamsters from different paternal lines for breeding to avoid problems that may be caused by inbreeding.