{"id":190223,"date":"2022-07-27T05:50:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:50:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:16","slug":"can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you breed hamsters at home?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Can_you_breed_hamsters_at_home\" title=\"Can you breed hamsters at home?\">Can you breed hamsters at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_hamsters_to_mate\" title=\"How long does it take for hamsters to mate?\">How long does it take for hamsters to mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#How_do_you_hamsters_get_pregnant\" title=\"How do you hamsters get pregnant?\">How do you hamsters get pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#What_is_the_easiest_hamster_to_breed\" title=\"What is the easiest hamster to breed?\">What is the easiest hamster to breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Can_hamsters_breed_on_their_own\" title=\"Can hamsters breed on their own?\">Can hamsters breed on their own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_breed\" title=\"How do I get my hamster to breed?\">How do I get my hamster to breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Why_you_shouldnt_breed_hamsters\" title=\"Why you shouldn&#8217;t breed hamsters?\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t breed hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_hamsters_have_mated\" title=\"How do you know if your hamsters have mated?\">How do you know if your hamsters have mated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#How_fast_do_hamsters_breed\" title=\"How fast do hamsters breed?\">How fast do hamsters breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#How_does_a_hamster_get_pregnant\" title=\"How does a hamster get pregnant?\">How does a hamster get pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Can_a_hamster_get_pregnant_by_itself\" title=\"Can a hamster get pregnant by itself?\">Can a hamster get pregnant by itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#What_do_hamsters_do_when_they_get_pregnant\" title=\"What do hamsters do when they get pregnant?\">What do hamsters do when they get pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_hamster_is_pregnant\" title=\"How do you know when a hamster is pregnant?\">How do you know when a hamster is pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#What_is_the_fastest_hamster_breed\" title=\"What is the fastest hamster breed?\">What is the fastest hamster breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#What_is_the_calmest_hamster_breed\" title=\"What is the calmest hamster breed?\">What is the calmest hamster breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#What_is_the_most_common_hamster_breed\" title=\"What is the most common hamster breed?\">What is the most common hamster breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#What_is_the_most_playful_hamster_breed\" title=\"What is the most playful hamster breed?\">What is the most playful hamster breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Can_a_single_hamster_get_pregnant_by_itself\" title=\"Can a single hamster get pregnant by itself?\">Can a single hamster get pregnant by itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Does_my_hamster_need_a_mate\" title=\"Does my hamster need a mate?\">Does my hamster need a mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Do_hamsters_need_a_mate_to_get_pregnant\" title=\"Do hamsters need a mate to get pregnant?\">Do hamsters need a mate to get pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#How_do_you_encourage_hamsters_to_mate\" title=\"How do you encourage hamsters to mate?\">How do you encourage hamsters to mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_hamsters_are_mating\" title=\"How do I know if my hamsters are mating?\">How do I know if my hamsters are mating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Are_you_allowed_to_breed_hamsters\" title=\"Are you allowed to breed hamsters?\">Are you allowed to breed hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Should_I_let_my_hamster_mate\" title=\"Should I let my hamster mate?\">Should I let my hamster mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-breed-hamsters-at-home\/#Is_it_hard_to_breed_hamsters\" title=\"Is it hard to breed hamsters?\">Is it hard to breed hamsters?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_breed_hamsters_at_home\"><\/span>Can you breed hamsters at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters are not social creatures, and adults must be kept alone in their cages. <b>The possibility of accidental breeding is thus eliminated, and you must carefully and purposefully choreograph the introduction of intended mates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_hamsters_to_mate\"><\/span>How long does it take for hamsters to mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TraitSyrian hamster valueestrous cycle4 daysbreeding age and weight female56 days or 90-110gbreeding age and weight male63 days or 100-120gduration of estrous<b>4-23 hours, 20 average<\/b>7 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_hamsters_get_pregnant\"><\/span>How do you hamsters get pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamster Heat Cycles <b>Female hamsters come into estrus (heat) every four days or so (this is the time they will be fertile and receptive to a male). This means the opportunity for your hamster to get pregnant is practically constant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_hamster_to_breed\"><\/span>What is the easiest hamster to breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Syrian hamsters are among the easiest to handle, and are often recommended for children. While other breeds like to be held, they&#8217;re better suited for adults due to their tiny sizes and fast speeds. What breed of hamster bites the least? Syrian hamsters tend to be the easiest to handle and are less prone to biting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hamsters_breed_on_their_own\"><\/span>Can hamsters breed on their own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters reproduce at an astonishing rate: They&#8217;re capable of producing litters as frequently as monthly. <b>Hamsters can breed at just 3 weeks of age, which means your knowledgeable action is necessary to separate pups from their mother and put them into gender-specific housing groups as soon as they are weaned.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_hamster_to_breed\"><\/span>How do I get my hamster to breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters are nocturnal animals, so <b>wait until evening to introduce your hamsters. If the female is receptive to the male&#8217;s advances, they will mate almost immediately. The female will freeze in a ready position, tiny tail pointed to the sky, and the male will approach her rapidly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_breed_hamsters\"><\/span>Why you shouldn&#8217;t breed hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Place the hamsters together in one cage.<\/b> When you see the female dwarf hamster in her estrus cycle, or in heat, you can place the male in the cage with her. Actually, since dwarf hamsters can live quite happily in the same cage, you might keep mating pairs together until the female gives birth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_hamsters_have_mated\"><\/span>How do you know if your hamsters have mated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Catching your dwarf hamsters in the act of mating is the easiest way to confirm your suspicions. <b>If one hamster is standing on his hind legs behind the female hamster and mounting her while moving back and forth you can be fairly certain they are mating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_do_hamsters_breed\"><\/span>How fast do hamsters breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters reproduce at an astonishing rate: They&#8217;re capable of producing litters as frequently as monthly. Hamsters can breed at just <b>3 weeks of age, which means your knowledgeable action is necessary to separate pups from their mother and put them into gender-specific housing groups as soon as they are weaned.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_hamster_get_pregnant\"><\/span>How does a hamster get pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Female hamsters come into estrus (heat) every four days or so (this is the time they will be fertile and receptive to a male). This means the opportunity for your hamster to get pregnant is practically constant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_hamster_get_pregnant_by_itself\"><\/span>Can a hamster get pregnant by itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Note the age of the hamster. <b>The only way to rule out pregnancy due to sexual immaturity of the hamster is if she is even younger than six weeks. This also means you need to be careful storing hamsters from a litter together once they approach six weeks old because they will start mating together.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_hamsters_do_when_they_get_pregnant\"><\/span>What do hamsters do when they get pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may notice a slight increase in girth or a larger abdomen in a pregnant female a few days before she gives birth. As pregnant hamsters approach the time to deliver the litter, <b>they may become restless and active and may have vaginal bleeding. When they are ready to give birth, provide them with nesting material.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_hamster_is_pregnant\"><\/span>How do you know when a hamster is pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can tell that a hamster is pregnant <b>if she appears to have gain weight. A noticeable bulge in her abdomen just over her hips can be seen days before the delivery. She acts restless and agitated. She hoards more food than usual and begins to add more bedding materials to the nest.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_hamster_breed\"><\/span>What is the fastest hamster breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters<\/b> Phodopus roborovski, or the Roborovski hamster, is both the smallest hamster breed and undoubtedly the fastest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_calmest_hamster_breed\"><\/span>What is the calmest hamster breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although many Syrian hammies are indeed very tame, friendly and relaxed, the NetVet Veterinary Resources of Washington University website indicates that <b>Russian dwarf hamsters may actually be calmer and more docile than the larger Syrian species.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_hamster_breed\"><\/span>What is the most common hamster breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Syrian hamster<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_playful_hamster_breed\"><\/span>What is the most playful hamster breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chinese Hamster<\/b> They are more mouse-like, quicker on their feet and much more playful than other hamster breeds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_single_hamster_get_pregnant_by_itself\"><\/span>Can a single hamster get pregnant by itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Note the age of the hamster. <b>The only way to rule out pregnancy due to sexual immaturity of the hamster is if she is even younger than six weeks. This also means you need to be careful storing hamsters from a litter together once they approach six weeks old because they will start mating together.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_my_hamster_need_a_mate\"><\/span>Does my hamster need a mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters are not social creatures, and adults must be kept alone in their cages. <b>The possibility of accidental breeding is thus eliminated, and you must carefully and purposefully choreograph the introduction of intended mates.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_hamsters_need_a_mate_to_get_pregnant\"><\/span>Do hamsters need a mate to get pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While some animals need friends and companionship, <b>hamsters do not. A Syrian hamster can bond with a human guardian, but they should not live with another hamster. They are territorial and will likely fight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_encourage_hamsters_to_mate\"><\/span>How do you encourage hamsters to mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters are nocturnal animals, so <b>wait until evening to introduce your hamsters. If the female is receptive to the male&#8217;s advances, they will mate almost immediately. The female will freeze in a ready position, tiny tail pointed to the sky, and the male will approach her rapidly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_hamsters_are_mating\"><\/span>How do I know if my hamsters are mating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TraitSyrian hamster valueestrous cycle4 daysbreeding age and weight female56 days or 90-110gbreeding age and weight male63 days or 100-120gduration of estrous<b>4-23 hours, 20 average<\/b>7 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_you_allowed_to_breed_hamsters\"><\/span>Are you allowed to breed hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The best time for hamsters to have offspring is when they are between 10 weeks and 15 months old. Breeders use pairs with 1 male and 1 female, as well as groups of hamsters with 1 male and multiple females.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_hamster_mate\"><\/span>Should I let my hamster mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hamsters are not social creatures, and adults must be kept alone in their cages. The possibility of accidental breeding is thus eliminated, and <b>you must carefully and purposefully choreograph the introduction of intended mates<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_hard_to_breed_hamsters\"><\/span>Is it hard to breed hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Syrian hamsters are good pets, partially because they are solitary animals, but <b>they can be quite hard to breed. If the male and female are introduced at the wrong time, they may fight. Dwarf hamsters are thought to be nippy with humans, but are more social with each other, and can actually be easier to breed.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you breed hamsters at home?How long does it take for hamsters to mate?How do you hamsters get pregnant?What is the easiest hamster to breed?Can hamsters breed on their own?How do I get my hamster to breed?Why you shouldn&#8217;t breed hamsters?How do you know if your hamsters have mated?How fast do hamsters&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190223"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190223"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190223\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}