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How do i feed my baby hamster....

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Question
Dear Charlotte, I amin big trouble...babies are 3days old...but the mother has ran away last night...i was searching for the mother for 3 hours but i couldnt findthe mother, and now the babies (5) are very hungry...and i dont knwo what to do...can i give fresh milk?? and how do i give?? please help...

Answer
Hello,

You need to syringe feed them very carefully but not with cows milk as this is too rich. If you go into a pet shop and get kitten/puppy milk for nursing this is what you need to use!! Remember feed slowly as you can easily choke them!!!

Hope this helps, hope they do ok.
Charlie