Hamster Mating

Appropriate age ranges for hamster breeding:

1. Female Hamsters: First breeding between 3-4 months
2. Male Hamsters: Can start breeding between 2-3 months
3. Large Species: Later breeding age recommended
4. Small Species: Can breed at earlier age
5. Health Check: Veterinarian approval required
6. Maximum Age: Breeding up to 8-10 months old

Tests that should be done before hamster breeding:

• General Health Exam: Complete physical examination
• Parasite Control: Internal and external parasite screening
• Bacterial Tests: Bacterial infection control
• Blood Tests: Biochemical and hematological tests
• Reproductive System: Reproductive organ examination
• Nutritional Status: Nutrition and condition control

Steps of the hamster breeding process:

1. Initial Meeting: Meeting and agreement between owners
2. Health Check: Health tests for both hamsters
3. Cage Preparation: Breeding cage and environment
4. Breeding Day: Determining appropriate time and place
5. Pregnancy Follow-up: Monitoring the female hamster
6. Pup Care: Post-birth care plan

Hamster breeding costs:

• Health Tests: $15-40 range
• Breeding Fee: $20-60 range
• Veterinary Check: $6-15 range
• Cage Expenses: $10-25 range
• Pup Care: $15-40 range
• Total Cost: $66-180 range

What should be included in a hamster breeding agreement:

1. Party Information: Identity information of owners
2. Hamster Information: Species, age, health status
3. Financial Terms: Fee and payment method
4. Pup Rights: Pup distribution and rights
5. Responsibilities: Responsibilities of both parties
6. Cancellation Terms: Agreement cancellation conditions