lakeesha Hennessy Williams answered
A hamster can safely get pregnant around 4-5 times during its life cycle, although it's more common for hamsters to only have 1-2 litters.
How many times do hamsters get pregnant?
The answer to this question really depends on your hamster.
Some hamsters don't get pregnant at all, whilst others have quite a few litters in their lifetime.
The thing to consider is that hamsters only live for around 2-3 years and, when they give birth, their litter can consist of up to a dozen babies. That's a lot of births to deal with!
Usually, after a litter or two, a female will get tired and lose interest in giving birth again.
A female's interaction with male hamsters can also have an effect on how many litters are born. Females who are constantly sharing a cage with a male are more likely to fall pregnant several times, which is not always to the benefit of the hamster's health.
That's why, if your hamster has already given birth a couple of times, it will often be recommended to separate her from the male.
How many times do hamsters get pregnant?
The answer to this question really depends on your hamster.
Some hamsters don't get pregnant at all, whilst others have quite a few litters in their lifetime.
The thing to consider is that hamsters only live for around 2-3 years and, when they give birth, their litter can consist of up to a dozen babies. That's a lot of births to deal with!
Usually, after a litter or two, a female will get tired and lose interest in giving birth again.
A female's interaction with male hamsters can also have an effect on how many litters are born. Females who are constantly sharing a cage with a male are more likely to fall pregnant several times, which is not always to the benefit of the hamster's health.
That's why, if your hamster has already given birth a couple of times, it will often be recommended to separate her from the male.
