[Owenmeredith]

I think I'm doing fine so far, by leaving the mother (will be separating the father today), making sure the mother has protein (been soaking bits of bread in milk). But I'm wondering what else I should/shouldn't do. I know not to clean the cage out or touch the babies, mother etc.. I've only had the 2 "female" hamsters for around 2 months now and they're the first hamster's I've had! A few bits of advice would be helpful, especially people that have had babies before! Thanks.

[Ayrehead]

You seem to have the main points down. Just make sure that the room there in is calm,quiet and heated - to avoid stress. Provide too much meusli and lots of water, she might cull her young if she belives she can only care for a limited few.I like to wait till about 3 weeks after the birth untll I handle or clean out the cage.Deffinatly remove the male asap, female hamsters are in heat right after birth, and are able to be mated again RIGHT after. About 8 days after birth finely chop carrots and apples and place them around the cage.Bare in mind to be like a ninja when replacing water and placing food in, and make sure they have plenty of bedding. And when you do start handling them, handle them often, essential in robos if you want them to ever trust humans. Split the males from the females around 4-5 weeks. Can leave females with mother if cage is large enough, but I wouldnt put the males in with the dad. Best of luck.