I had hamsters for a while now. I recently acquired a new hamster. I didn’t know it was pregnant until it gave birth to 4 babies(actually,there were 5 babies but one of them is dead when it was delivered by the mother). Of course, I researched everything about hamsters including the breeding and nursing part in hamster care. I think I can take care of the babies
Now, as I said, there are 4 babies.When hamsters give birth,like all mammals,there are some blood that will remain on the babies,right? On one of the hamsters, a piece of wood shaving(that I use as bedding) got glued/stuck on its forehead becozf the blood. The shaving does not block out the eyes of the hamster. Just the forehead. I was wondering if I should remove it and how? Because I’m afraid that it will not be healthy at all for the baby hamster. How do i get it out of the hamster’ds forehead wuthout leaving my scent on it and making the mother eat it?
They’re only 2 days old Syrian hmaster babies.
mum should do her job eventually and get it off herself… don’t worry about it too much it won’t bother the little fellar too much…
What kind of bedding do you use? I hope you use Aspen, not pine or cedar. Pine and cedar aren’t good, they’re harmful to their respiratory system. In my opinion, CareFresh is the best bedding.
Anyways, the wood shaving on the pup should come off later. I wouldn’t worry much about it.
References :
try using a tweezer when the mother is not looking…
References :
i don’t know any safe ways to remove the piece of wood shaving. either you should try to clear all scents from your hands ASAP and then put on some gloves (not winter gloves, but those plastic gloves doctors use) then very carefully take off the shaving. if this isn’t safe, i suggest you bring your nearest vet over to your house and show them the baby hamster and ask if they can remove it. good luck!
References :
I think you should not try to touch it until it is 2 weeks old. If it is still there in 2 weeks you could try to take it off, but I wouldn’t worry too much about it.
References :
mum should do her job eventually and get it off herself… don’t worry about it too much it won’t bother the little fellar too much…
References :