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breeding/hamster periods

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Question
my hamster is bleeding under the tail,can she have a period?? also when do they breed? how do I KNOW when their in heat?
please answer,I LOVE my hamster deeply and dearly,if you love animals then you know how much they mean to a kid like me. please and thank you, Sam

Answer
Hello again Sam,

    When a female is in heat, that is when you can breed her. But given the age of your hamster, I would not recommend breeding her because she could have a lot of problems with delivery.
    Remember that she should also be taken to the vet on monday for the bleeding.

Thank you for writing!