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Hamster Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 09:58, 18 July 2008
, 09:58, 18 July 2008→Female
== Female ==
== Female ==
* Seasonally polyoestrus
* Oestrus every 5-7 days
** Secrete copious white vaginal discharge during oestrus.
* Post-partum oestrus
* Syrian hamster
** Sexually mature at 6-8 weeks
** Gestation period: 6-8 days
** Litter size 5-9: offspring
** Weaned at 21-28 days.
* 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.
* 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.