{"id":965,"date":"2023-01-18T12:15:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T12:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/?p=965"},"modified":"2023-01-18T12:15:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T12:15:57","slug":"how-small-are-baby-hamsters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/","title":{"rendered":"How Small Are Baby Hamsters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey, it&#8217;s Matt here and I&#8217;ve got a funny story for ya. So, I remember back in college when I had a pet hamster.<\/p>\n<p>He was the cutest little guy, always running around in his wheel and hoarding food in his cheeks. I named him &#8220;Peanut&#8221; because he was just so darn tiny.<\/p>\n<p>Well, one day I was showing Peanut off to my friends and I decided to give him a little treat. I pulled out a baby carrot and placed it in his cage. And you know what he did?<\/p>\n<p>He picked it up, looked at it for a second, then looked back at me like &#8220;Yo, what the hell is this? I ain&#8217;t no rabbit!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t stop laughing, but it also got me thinking about just how small baby <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/hamsters-vs-marmots-whats-the-difference\/\">hamsters<\/a> are. I mean, Peanut was full grown at the time and he was still tiny enough to hold in the palm of my hand.<\/p>\n<p>So I did some research and I&#8217;ve got all the juicy details for you in this article.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-long-do-baby-hamsters-sleep\/\"><strong>Baby hamsters<\/a> are incredibly small, measuring only a few centimeters in length at birth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/#The_Size_of_Baby_Hamsters\" title=\"The Size of Baby Hamsters\">The Size of Baby Hamsters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/#Why_Are_Baby_Hamsters_So_Small\" title=\"Why Are Baby Hamsters So Small?\">Why Are Baby Hamsters So Small?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/#How_Do_Baby_Hamsters_Grow\" title=\"How Do Baby Hamsters Grow?\">How Do Baby Hamsters Grow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/#How_long_do_baby_hamsters_typically_live\" title=\"How long do baby hamsters typically live?\">How long do baby hamsters typically live?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/#Can_baby_hamsters_be_handled\" title=\"Can baby hamsters be handled?\">Can baby hamsters be handled?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/#What_do_baby_hamsters_eat\" title=\"What do baby hamsters eat?\">What do baby hamsters eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-small-are-baby-hamsters\/#Wrapping_it_up\" title=\"Wrapping it up\">Wrapping it up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Size_of_Baby_Hamsters\"><\/span>The Size of Baby Hamsters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-i-give-my-hamster-baby-food\/\">baby hamster<\/a> is born, they are incredibly small. In fact, they are so tiny that they can fit in the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n<p>They typically measure between 2-4 centimeters in length and weigh between 3-5 grams.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s put that in perspective. A <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/do-baby-hamsters-bite\/\">baby hamster<\/a> is about the size of a jellybean. Or, if you&#8217;re feeling fancy, about the size of a grape.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Baby_Hamsters_So_Small\"><\/span>Why Are Baby Hamsters So Small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, there&#8217;s a few reasons for this. First, hamsters have a high reproductive rate. This means that they have a lot of babies at once.<\/p>\n<p>And, since they are small mammals, the more babies they have, the smaller each baby has to be.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, baby <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/do-hamsters-have-fur-or-hair\/\">hamsters are born without fur<\/a> and with their eyes closed. This means that they are not able to move around much and are completely dependent on their mother for survival. So, it makes sense that they would be born small.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Baby_Hamsters_Grow\"><\/span>How Do Baby Hamsters Grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike humans, <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/what-are-baby-hamsters-called\/\">baby hamsters<\/a> grow at an incredibly fast rate. They are able to double their weight in just one week.<\/p>\n<p>And by the time they are 4 weeks old, they are already fully furred and have their eyes open.<\/p>\n<p>By the time they are 8 weeks old, they are considered fully grown and ready to be on their own. This is when they are typically sold as pets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_baby_hamsters_typically_live\"><\/span>How long do baby hamsters typically live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Baby <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/do-hamsters-live-for-2-years\/\">hamsters typically live for 2-3 years<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_baby_hamsters_be_handled\"><\/span>Can baby hamsters be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is not recommended to <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/17-tips-for-protecting-your-hands-while-handling-hamsters\/\">handle baby hamsters<\/a> until they are at least 4 weeks old and fully furred.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_baby_hamsters_eat\"><\/span>What do baby hamsters eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Baby <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/how-can-you-tell-how-old-your-hamster-is\/\">hamsters are typically fed by their mother&#8217;s milk until they are 4 weeks old<\/a>. After that, they can be fed a diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, and a high-quality <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/can-hamsters-have-quavers\/\">hamster food<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_it_up\"><\/span>Wrapping it up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, there you have it folks. Baby <a href=\"https:\/\/hamsterstar.com\/hamster-hustle-getting-your-furry-friend-fit\/\">hamsters are tiny little creatures that can fit<\/a> in the palm of your hand. But don&#8217;t let their size fool you, these critters grow up fast and can make great pets.<\/p>\n<p>Just remember, if you&#8217;re ever offered a baby carrot as a treat, they probably won&#8217;t be impressed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey, it&#8217;s Matt here and I&#8217;ve got a funny story for ya. So, I remember back in college when I had a pet hamster. He was the cutest little guy, always running around in his wheel and hoarding food in his cheeks. I named him &#8220;Peanut&#8221; because he was just so darn tiny. 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