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Question
Hi i have 2 syrains and well they had you know what the need to do when they have babies.Hw would you know when the females are pregnant?

thanks,
kimberley

Answer
Hi Kimberley,

please dont allow your hamsters to breed when you know so little about breeding hamsters!!

Syrians are solitary creatures and should never be kept in a cage together!!  If you are keeping them in the same cage then please separate them now!!  They will end up killing each other!!

You probably wont be able to tell if your hamster is pregnant - they dont really act much different and will only get fatter if they are having a big litter.

Yo dont need to do anything at all - the mother will look after the babies the best she can.

Regards,

Tammy