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Leave it alone for the first 2-3 days (don't attempt to pick it up as it will startle it and it will bite you because you are a stranger, and allow it to get used to its new surroundings) after that, start talking to your hamster by sitting by the cage and placing your hand around the cage so that he gets used to your scent and voice, then start feeding him treats from your hand (if you are worried he will bite you, temporarily wear gloves), then when he starts to get used to you place a cup in his cage (because it is new it will make him curious and he will eventually go inside) and scoop him out with the cup, then place your hand underneath the cup so he can crawl down then let him walk from hand to hand and gently cup your other hand over-top to carry him and not let him fall
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What will a mother hamster do if the newborn hamster has a human scent?
it will abandon its baby.
How long can a newborn hamster go without milk before dying?
A newborn hamster will not go half a day without eating.
When can you hold a newborn hamster?
when you feel like it.
Can a newborn pinkie mice live with another grown hamster?
No, they should not be caged together. A male hamster can be dangerous for a newborn animal, even one of its own.
When can you handle newborn hamster pups?
Newborn pups are safe to handle when they start growing fur. The reason for not holding them when they're born is because if you get your scent on them the mother will think it's not her, therefore eat it. Ps: If your mother hamster has more babies then she can feed, take some babies out to give her a smaller litter to care for and nurse the other babies yourself. She will eat the babies if they're too much work for her. #jenna!<3
Can you put a newborn hamster in an older hamster's cage?
it is possible the older hamster might eat the baby...i wouldn't try it.
How long will it be for the newborn hamsters to come out of the mummy hamster?
Depends what type of hamster you're talking about
Why does your hamster move her newborn pups to different places in the cage?
My hamster is moving all her babys out of her bed
Why does newborn hamsters have a smell?
All hamster have a smell unless you bathe them
How many weeks before the newborn hamster became adult?
6 weeks
What is a good link to see images of a newborn hamster?
http://www.google.com/imghp
How long till you can handle a newborn bunny?
About 8 days.
