The attached article is from a US vet manual and relates to information regarding pregnancy in hamsters, the length of time they are pregnant and weaning information. It is clear that breeding of hamsters is best left to experienced breeders due to the risk of genetic defects without knowing the genetic history.
It does say that babies should not be handled for about 7 days, but actually it is better not to handle them until they emerge from the nest of their own accord - which may be longer than 7 days.
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It does say that babies should not be handled for about 7 days, but actually it is better not to handle them until they emerge from the nest of their own accord - which may be longer than 7 days.
To see the article, click on "Go to download" top right
