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Hamster Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 08:38, 23 July 2008
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== Breed Differences ==
== Breed Differences ==
=== Syrian (Golden) hamster ===
* Sexually mature at 6-8 weeks
* [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period: 6-8 days
* Litter size 5-9: offspring
** Weaned at 21-28 days.
** Weaned at 21-28 days.
=== Russian Hamster ===
* Sexually mature at 6-8 weeks
* [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period: 6-8 days
* Litter size: 4 offspring
** Will cannabilise young if disturbed.
** Weaned at 16-18 days.
** Weaned at 16-18 days.
=== Chinese Hamster ===
* Sexually mature at 7-14 weeks
* [[Reproductive_System#Gestation|Gestation]] period 7-14 days
* Litter size: 4 offspring
** Will cannabilise young if disturbed.
** Weaned at 21 days.
** Weaned at 21 days.