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Question
when can i hold a new born hamster?

Answer
Hi Erin,

You'll have to be very patient and wait until the babies are at least 14 days old before you touch them.  If you touch them before they're 14 days old, the mother may stop feeding them (because she'll smell a human on her babies).

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask :)

Kelly