Give food items only after you have taken him out of his cage so he won't be expecting a tasty treat. Reward him with food and create positive experiences. Soon he will perk up when he hears you coming! There are some fun YouTube videos you can watch to give you more ideas. You sound like a wonderful caregiver that is going to make your hamster very happy. Wishing you and Gizmo well! I am 10 years old and my parents just got me a Syrian hamster!!!!!!!!!
So excited! I got it last night but this morning I put my finger through the cage and it tried to bite me! I have to tame it! Does anyone know how to tame my hamster Gizmo?
I have gerbils right now but I am either going to get rats or a hamster, which are better for handling and cuddling? Limited availability due to high demand. Some studies suggest they do but it isn't known for sure.
Females of several species rodents, cows, dogs will mount other females when they are in estrus. All sizes and shapes should be fine.
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Written by. Share Share it Tweet Pin it Share it. Was this article helpful? Let other pet parents know what you think. Ask a Vet for Online now! Related Questions What is a vet called, like a reptile vet for reptiles and so what is it called if I saw rats and hamsters and rodents? My dog is suddenly eating her own feces and small rodents brought in by the cat she is a beagle about 12 years old It is best to try and stop your dog from this behavior as rodents can carry parasites and other diseases that may make your dog sick.
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I know alligator small chew Whimzees are OK for hamsters. I have a guinea pig and there are no exotic pets or small pets vet near us unfortunately. Can you help me with an issue? Show more questions. It will take a while, but it will be worth it in the end. In the evening when it's most active , spend some time sitting near the cage and talking to your hamster. You can read or even sing to it if you don't know what to say.
The idea is to let your hamster adjust to your presence, especially your scent and your voice. Remember, moving to a new cage in new surroundings is very stressful, so this period also gives your hamster a chance to adjust to life in its new home.
At this point, don't try to touch your hamster. During these early days with your hamster, you may need to pick it up to do cage cleaning or return it to the cage after an escape. To pick up your hamster before it has fully learned to accept you, herd it into a corner with a towel or the open mouth of a drinking glass, then scoop it up gently in the towel or glass. While continuing to sit by the cage and talk to your hamster, place your hand inside the cage.
Move very slowly. The first day, put your hand just inside the door or on top of the cage. Each day after that, try putting your hand in a little farther. Don't try to touch your hamster, but if it becomes curious, let it sniff or explore your hand. By now, you may have discovered some of your hamster's favorite treats. If not, try sunflower seeds, raisins, and apples. While you should only feed your pet these treats in moderation, they can be great training tools.
Offer your hamster these goodies from the bare hand that you've been putting in its cage. Eventually, it will probably come over to eat, which will help you gain its trust. Once your hamster is taking treats comfortably, you can begin trying to gently pet it. His name was Orca like the whale and I called him Orky.
I'm afraid Katie's only question is which one tastes the best. Aww that's a cute name! I'm not sure I know which type has the best flavor Katie. Maybe the Syrian since it's the largest lol. I have never had a hamster but sure glad to learn more about them. That first one sure is a pretty little thing. I just don't like seeing an animal living in a cage all the time. Guess you can turn them loose in the house once they are tame.
Did you turn yours loose in the house?? I feel the same way. In the wild, they can run for hundreds of miles. I read that some types of hamsters are starting to lose their numbers in the wild because humans are destroying their habitats, but they don't face extinction because they're numbers are so large in captivity. I did not turn mine loose in the house no, unless they were in a ball. We did have several escape episodes though. Hammy escaped once and I found him a few days later in the oven broiler Hamsters are adorable!
My humans wanted hamsters last year but my sis pestered them for a dog instead so they adopted me :D Cotton. What an interesting post. I also had no idea there was more than one kind of hamster. I think people who keep such small animals feel they are safer in a cage because of the danger of being injured outside of it. Happy Holidays and Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrs. I didn't know there were so many different types of hamsters. My kids both had hamsters as pets when they were young. I have a little Robo dwarf hamster myself, but she tends to bite a lot, and I don't know why.
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