AboutSheila Adby Expertise Syrian hamsters are my specialty, however, I have kept Campbells,Winter Whites and gerbils in the past. I can advise on most subjects associated with hamsters, including housing, bedding, feeding, handling, new borns and catching escapees. I have had some experience of various health problems with hamsters and can offer my opinion and advice on basic health issues, however I am not a qualified vet and therefore cannot recommend drugs etc. My website is www.thehamstersite.com
Experience I have been keeping hamsters and other small animals for more than 12 years. My favourites are Syrian hamsters and I foster litters and 'difficult' hamsters for a rescue centre. My job is to tame hamsters ready for re-homing, which is extremely rewarding. I also enjoy looking after new litters and raising the pups. I have co-written a book on hamsters with my local vet and have a website: www.thehamstersite.com
Publications Hamsters in Sickness and in Health - Sheila Adby and Dan O'Neill ISBN186163218-5 (Capall Bann Publishing)
Education/Credentials Educated to A Level standard in the UK.
Question Yeh I have a question my hamster gave birth this morning n I honestly had
no idea she was pregant so I didn't leave tissue for her to use to build her
nest she has a nest n the 3 babies are ok but I'm scared that the cage byes
it is solid but I'm scared that it hurti g the babies n I want to but tissue but I'm
scared she will bite it or that like is it too late to give her tissue now that
babies are born n no even a day old so I know I can't touch them so will they
be ok in a nest with no tisue? I should I give her tissue and see what she
does with it? Please help and thank you
Answer Hi Manny
Congratulations on your litter. It is important that she has a good nest as she will bury her babies in it to keep them warm and protected. If she doesn't have a nest as such I suggest you get some tissue paper and tear it into small pieces, then drop it the other side of the cage. If she wants this she will gather it up and move it to her nest. This way you don't risk touching her babies or disturbing her. Make sure she has plenty of food near the nest - it might be a good idea to drop a handful of dry hamster food/seeds etc in when you are putting the tissue paper in as this will distract her.
