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Yes, they are old enough. Hamsters generally are weaned off of their mothers at 3-4 weeks. If you keep them longer, the males will start mating with the females and it would be too much trouble.

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What do baby Siberian hamsters eat and what age do they leave mum?

They will drink milk from their mom till the are 3-4 weeks and then when they are 3-4 weeks they can leave her!


Can baby hamsters leave at 2 weeks old?

At 4 weeks, it is time to separate the pups from the mother and the females from the males. Keep the hamsters in their separate sex groups for another 2-3 weeks before selling them. At 6-7 weeks, the hamsters are now fully independent and are ready to go to their new homes.


Do baby male hamsters fight at 3 weeks old?

Okay, Baby syrian Hamsters should be separated in to their own cage at about 3 weeks old otherwise fights will break out between them. (and this goes for male and female). Syrians are solitary animals and prefer being on their own in a cage. The answer to your question is yes and, if your hamsters are syrian, you should separate them soon or some babies may kill the others. Though if your hamsters are dwarf then i don't know sorry :( hope i helped ox


How long do you leave baby hamsters with there mum?

no, its not smart to. 9 times out of 10 they will eat there babies. When I worked at petsmart, we would divide the cage with a glass "divider" plastic can be chewed through. The mother was only placed with the babies when it was time to "feed" and someone was there watching the entire time.


Where can you buy a baby Syrian hamster?

The best place to get any hamster is at a reputable pet store such as PetsMart. You never know if a hamster will be nice until you get it home.

Related Questions

How long do you have to leave the baby hamsters with there mum?

Six weeks.


At what age do baby hamsters stop drinking milk?

Baby hamsters leave their mother at three weeks old.


Are baby hamsters allowed to leave at 3 weeks old?

Three weeks may be a little early, but if the babies are eating well and drinking water on their own, it should be ok.


What if you touch baby hamsters when born?

If you touch a hamsters babies before you are allowed to, (2-3 weeks usually) the mother will eat it.


How old must a baby hamster be before it can leave its nest?

Syrian hamsters continue to feed on their mothers until the 28th day from birth. Baby Syrian hamsters must leave their mothers as soon as it reaches 4 weeks old.


When can the baby hamsters be sold?

Baby hamsters can be sold once they are at least 4 weeks old.


What do baby Siberian hamsters eat and what age do they leave mum?

They will drink milk from their mom till the are 3-4 weeks and then when they are 3-4 weeks they can leave her!


When can you grab the baby hamsters?

3 weeks.


How old do hamsters have to be to play in their ball?

Baby hamsters leave there mother at two weeks old. They should not be separated from her until around 6 weeks old, so I would wait until this age before you try this.


Can I take care of baby hamsters when they're a week old?

No. The puppies don't leave their mother until they are two weeks old.


When can you wing baby hamsters?

around about 5-6 weeks


Can baby hamsters leave at 2 weeks old?

At 4 weeks, it is time to separate the pups from the mother and the females from the males. Keep the hamsters in their separate sex groups for another 2-3 weeks before selling them. At 6-7 weeks, the hamsters are now fully independent and are ready to go to their new homes.