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actually no. it will die
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoIf the hamster being eaten is a baby, it's because it's a runt. The mother does not want to waste food and water on something that is probably going to die any way. If the one being eaten is not a baby, the hamster is prabaly still weak, and the one eating it, does not want it around.
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∙ 13y agoThe mother will eat her babies once they start eating on their own. You must separate them at that point. The difficulty is the appropriate timing.
^^^^^ This is not true ^^^^^
Hamsters do eat eachother, it is usually the mother eating her newborn offspring. However when the babies reach and survive the 10 day age then she can no longer eat them (this is the day to start handling). But there are many reasons why she would eat them, she may be scared and stressed by the new-comers and doesn't know what to do with them. She might have a very low nutriant level and might eat a couple to get it back up so she can nurse the rest. If a human or anything else touches one of her babies then she will eat it as it will not smell like her baby and she may think of it as a threat.
You can keep the mother and her offspring in together for serveral weeks, you can keep the mother and the females together for 5-6 weeks or maybe even more.
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∙ 14y agoOnly female hamsters eat their own babies. If the mother senses any danger, she will eat the babies. I am not sure why they do that but make sure you don't touch the mother, the babies or anything in the cage. I once found my own baby hamster's heads missing. I could see their spine sticking out!
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∙ 12y agoIt means the hamster is a cannibal. If it is a mom and there are other grown hamsters in the cage, she may eat her babies to protect them. But if a hamster eats another grown hamster, then keep that hamster away from other hamsters.
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∙ 13y agoHamsters can be sick! But it is really unlikely. You will probably know if it is really sick when it dies!
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∙ 13y agono unless they are enimies or the dead hamster is the baby of that other hammmy
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∙ 11y agoPossibly, but it mainly depends on if the dead hamster has diseases and what not. I had a group of baby hamster, they ate their siblings and mom when they died, and where fine.
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How does a mirror entertain a hamster?
Some hamsters find it extremely interesting to see itself in a mirror. Some hamsters do think it is another hamster they are seeing, but get confused on how to reach them. Or your hamster may just like the edges and want to eat it.
Can hamster eat sushi?
No. Hamsters can not eat sushi.it might contain lobster or any type of seafood to hazard for hamster so they will definitely not eat sushi
What animals are raised by only the mother?
A hamster but if the hamster mother feels the babies are in danger she will eat them...
Can a hamster eat raw corn?
yes
What are hamsters allowed to eat?
hamster food.
Will the mother hamster eat her baby?
only if they have the scent of another hamster on them or if she does not want them.
If a hamster dies is it normal for another hamster to eat the corpse even though normal food is available?
It is definitely normal hamster practice to eat the corpse (before it decays), which is thought to be for waste disposal purposes and not to satisfy hunger. A person who can read hamster thoughts may tell you that "Once a hamster dies, it IS normal for it's house-partner to eat it's corpse, as a way to show simpathy for the dead friend. If the baby hamsters are not strong enough, sometimes the mother will eat them, in order to keep them from dying a horrible death. Also, if the mother feels her young is in danger, she will eat them because she thinks that her young will be safer that way."
Does hamster eat plant?
Hamster Aren't Herbivores. They're Omnivores. Hamster Can have certain types of Meat. For more Information, visit: www.hamsterownerswebs.webs.com
What to do if one of the hamster babies dies after 3 weeks?
Ok this is what you do. Wash your hands really good. Then put on some gloves and remove the dead hamster. Put it in a bag and throw it away. You do this so the mother hamster doesn't smell your scent because if you touch another baby with your hand she will eat her babies. Hopes this helps.
What should you do with your pregnant hamster while there are another male and female in the cage?
The hamster, having more mass than a regular hamster, is ripe for the harvest. Eat it.
Can you have a another female hamster with a pregnant hamster in the same cage?
no i would move them out the hamsters could get in a fight or eat the others babies
What do hamster baby's eat?
They'll drink their mother's milk until they are old enough to eat hamster food, at which point they'll start eating it on their own.
Will the Siberian dwarf hamster be okay if it doesnt live with another hamster?
If you get anotherfemale hamster the mother of the hammy they with fight and the female hamster will eat the baby hamster.! If you don't know if you have a female or male go to animal doctor and they will tell you if they female or male?
When can you start holding hamster baby's?
You can start handling them when they are about 2-3 weeks old. Do not touch them before then or the mom might eat them
Can another female hamster take care of babies?
Possibly, but it's more likely that she will eat them.
What would eat a shark when it dies?
another shark, whales, humans, or fishes
Were do mum hamsters feed there baby hamster?
A mother hamster has multiple teats on her underbelly. The baby hamsters will latch on to these teats and feed on the mother's milk. After a few weeks the babies will start to eat regular hamster food.
