DOES NOT APPLY TO ALL FATHERS

• the hamsters are campbells - the father usually helps. Studies have shown a higher rate of successful weaning with the father present. BUT, not always. Read other side.
• the hamsters are roborovskis - the father will usually help the mother keep the babies warm or do housekeeping.

• the hamsters are syrians.
• the father might harm the babies and disturb the mother by trying to mate with her again.
• you do not wish for the mother to get pregnant again too soon
• the mother is agressive or stressed by the father.