The Hamster Thread!!

[4 Georgia Hens]

Howdy y'all!
So my daughter got a hamster yesterday morning, and I was wondering if you guys had any tips for caring for hamsters. Hey, is there a way to chill out a super active hamster?

 

[AlleysChicks]

They can have lots of energy. A wheel to run in is great and have lots of things to chew on. Toilet paper rolls filled with tissue is great fun.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

What type of hamster? I have robo hamsters. They run on their wheel all night, and sleep all day. I give them a dish of dusting sand to roll in and fresh food daily. I also check that their water bottle is full and working properly. I clean them out every 3-4 weeks. They are very easy pets.

When I first saw how frantic looking hamsters are it surprised me a bit. Most in nature will run miles every night looking for food, so their instincts make them run. Make sure they have an easy spinning wheel to keep them exercised, and enough cage room to move around. I keep mine in aquariums.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

What type of hamster? I have robo hamsters. They run on their wheel all night, and sleep all day. I give them a dish of dusting sand to roll in and fresh food daily. I also check that their water bottle is full and working properly. I clean them out every 3-4 weeks. They are very easy pets.

When I first saw how frantic looking hamsters are it surprised me a bit. Most in nature will run miles every night looking for food, so their instincts make them run. Make sure they have an easy spinning wheel to keep them exercised, and enough cage room to move around. I keep mine in aquariums.

It is a Syrian Hamster. She has a spinning wheel. Do have any tips for bonding with it?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I read lots of gentle handling. Mine want nothing to do with me and I'm okay with that. I read hamsters can nip, and I wasn't up for that.

Start by holding your hand flat with a treat like a sunflower seed and let it eat it, and leave. Doing that multiple times is a good start. Than progressing to holding him. Don't pick him up if he's on his back, that's aggression, back off and go back to talking and letting them get on your hand.

It's all theory to me though, I'm more an observer.

 

[sourland]

An exercise wheel is a must. The younger the animal, the easier it is to tame. If it is a biter, handle with gloves, and never grip firmly. Allow the animal to move around in your hands. Once it loses it's fear of you , you can transition to handling bare handed.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

We got her from a friend, and luckily, she is already tame. She lets us hold her and she has never bitten us. I really just wanted to know how my daughter can bond with her. Thanks for all the suggestions!!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

We got her from a friend, and luckily, she is already tame. She lets us hold her and she has never bitten us. I really just wanted to know how my daughter can bond with her. Thanks for all the suggestions!!

Sweet talk, and treats than. Already tame is a great bonus.