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| | == Female == | | == Female == |
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| | + | * Seasonally polyoestrus |
| | + | * Oestrus every 5-7 days |
| | + | ** Secrete copious white vaginal discharge during oestrus. |
| | + | * Post-partum oestrus |
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| | + | * Syrian hamster |
| | + | ** Sexually mature at 6-8 weeks |
| | + | ** Gestation period: 6-8 days |
| | + | ** Litter size 5-9: offspring |
| | + | ** Weaned at 21-28 days. |
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| | + | * Russian Hamster |
| | + | ** Sexually mature at 6-8 weeks |
| | + | ** Gestation period: 6-8 days |
| | + | ** Litter size: 4 offspring |
| | + | *** Will cannabilise young if disturbed. |
| | + | ** Weaned at 16-18 days. |
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| | + | * Chinese Hamster |
| | + | ** Sexually mature at 7-14 |
| | + | ** Gestation period 7-14 days |
| | + | ** Litter size: 4 offspring |
| | + | *** Will cannabilise young if disturbed. |
| | + | ** Weaned at 21 days. |