The Fourth and Latest Generation ...

On the 14th November 2006, the Crown Princess was found to have given birth to half a dozen of babies. REJOICE!!! It was a long time since the Palace has great news as such. It is also the first time the Palace had 6 babies at a time.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 BABIES!!!

However this joy was short-lived because a week later, 2 babies were missing. Then another and another over the next few days. This mystery was never solved. Rumors flew that the young royal couple murdered their own children due to stress of unable to cope with so many children. As the Palace Steward, I have to put a stop to these rumors in order to protect their highnesses reputation and the Emerald Throne.

One week after the birth of 6 babies, only 4 hamsters are left. Notice there is a smaller one, it is the next one to go missing.

After a few days, 3 babies are left. Seen here is the Crown Princess and the remaining 3 babies. Notice the one on the right is much smaller than the other 2. The difference in size is more obvious as time pass.

Now their Highnesses only left 3 children, gender unknown yet. Each of them has their distinct characteristic and they do not look exactly like their parents. Firstly is the one with fur like that of a Husky. Very charming and attractive. Though young, it is already displaying traits of a fine leader. The other one look more like Empress Pearl. It has a coat of lighter fur and display an aura of grace and elegance.

Empress Pearl look-alike

Husky look-alike

The third one is, however, a big worry to the royal family. Everyone worry for its survival. Due to malnutrition, it is much smaller than its siblings. Until now it is only about one third the sizes of its siblings. It is a dwarfed dwarf hamster, a Halfling, a hobbit hamster. I hope it can grow up and survive this ordeal.

Spot the Halfling? Compare this photo to the other 2 siblings above in the same food tray 3 weeks after birth.

These young hamsters are approaching their 1 month birthday and are now staying in the East Hall while their Highnesses stayed in the West Hall. These young hamsters are heirs second in line after their father to the throne, forming the fourth generation of the Emerald Throne line.