The most common issues relating to odd behaviors that are not. That’s been my experience at least. Hi, just recently got two Russian dwarf hamsters both girls and one of them keeps flipping the other over and the squeaks at her, i think it could be to with dominance but its happening like 4 to 5 times a day, is it likely to be anything else. I’ve had my dwarf hamster for months now and he was really cuddly and friendly but in the last 2 weeks he’s starting getting aggressive with me. But, does that mean aggression? Just don’t hold him. just like they eat their food they can bite other things just as well. and If the cage is tiny tale critter trail or any cage below the MINIMUM which is 540 sq in. when I take him out he’s ok and running around, and he was running around on his wheel last night; we woke up n he was sitting next to his wheel staring at nothing. I recently got a female Syrian hamster at a couple of weeks old. Wash your hands before handling your hamster so your fingers don't smell like food. She runs around and when we have been able to hold her we don’t feel any bumps or issues. It’s only started in the last couple of days. Reach to the floor of the cage first. Stress, the mother might smell human on them and reject them or the baby might not have survived anyway. But I don’t want him upset if I’m not doing something I should? We have a female winter white. Help? I advise Erin’s animals on YouTube, she has the best care advice for hamsters and is really entertaining CaringPets strives to provide pet owners with care information that is backed by research and covers best practices among industry experts. Hamsters are fastidious and like keeping themselves clean. She doesn’t appear injured. •last play time was 3 days ago Yes this is a sign of stress that is caused by an inadequate amount of space. The reason pregnant mothers and babies need more protein is that they need all the protein to grow. If someone knows please tell me I’m still thinking why it happened. Unfortunately my cat managed to sneak into my room and was at her cage ever since she has been biting the cages wires and biting me even harder than before . My hamster usually stands up on its hind legs and i would give it a high five on the palm and it would high five me back. Haven’t been able to text with him yet however (LOL). Be careful, hamsters do occasionally hibernate. The more you handle your hamster in a positive way, the less likely they are to bite. I was afraid he was gonna bite me. You probably did everything right, and it just could’ve been her time. This is late but hamsters prefer big cages length wise… it allows them to run more freely. Does this mean he’s bored, needs a bigger cage etc. Sugary treats aren’t good for them. When I went to play with my hamster his ears were down. I know I’ve written a lot here…but I do understand the frustration of that…especially when they look so cute yet in the next moment would tear your head off it they had the chance. “Audie” (male) rarely now shows any aggressive or fearful type behaviors—other than maybe a digging of his nails in my skin, a slight nip on my hand or finger when he wants back in his cage, or when he runs to the same corner of a table edge and keeps peering down…I’ve learned that this also means he wants back in his cage. I’m worried she could be stressed but I’m unsure why. His name was Butters. Maybe it’s the scent of the robos still on your hands? So, here, in no particular order, are 10 mistakes new hamster owners make… and our top hamster tips to avoid them. My hamster did that same thing when I first got him, it just means they are a little nervous with the space but its normal when you’ve only had them for a short while, its kind of the same when a hamster runs on their wheel none stop, they just need to adjust. Hi I diidnt let my hamster(normal winter white) get adjusted to its new cage after getting it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
. Get a 40 gal+ tank with a mesh ventillated lid or for a cheaper option, search up how to make a hamster diy bin cage and at least a 110 quart bin. Hamsters’ teeth are always growing, so the have to teeth their teeth. My syrian hamster is walking slow and is a bit scared we had him for a year what does it mean. It should be okay so no worries, My hamster is only using his mouth to move and it constantly lying down.what is this behaviour mean.we talked to the vet she said he’d be fine and asked if we wanted pain meds.im still unsure on what this is .please reply quickly. I’m unsure how to tell if she’s happy though. Hi! When a hamster bites at her cage (bars) it could be a sign of boredom although by the way you have described her cage that shouldn’t happen. Well maybe your hamster is dumb mine is smarter and knows not to do that. Hamsters are omnivores and can eat a wide variety of foods including fresh fruit and vegetables. I just got a female short-haired Syrian hamster. I also recommend giving her pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds every other day to let her get used to you. one of them has been with a cough lately and I’ve been giving them milk mixed with water and a little bit of honey. I think its beacause it isnt getting attention But I noticed one change about her. My male hamster likes to run his paws over his mouth and then his muzzle for a few seconds. If you’ve had a particularly nice little time with them and they’ll suddenly freeze and then stare at you for say 15-20 seconds…it’s like they’re realizing “hey…this person aint so bad, what was I being so freaked out about?” I’ve noticed after these significant stare/freezes, they actually change their behavior around you, and usually in a pretty positive way. Hello! I have a Syrian who will sometimes roll on to his back when I go to get him out! a couple of weeks ago, I got three dwarfs, originally I was told they were all females but later found out only one of them actually was. ; If the hamster is clamped onto your hand, don't shake your hand to dislodge it. FWIW, I offer it here simply to help shed more light on the mysterious world of hamster behavior: These include: ⁃ violently vibrating his head much like a dog shaking water off his fur just out of a pool or something while stroking with a finger. I’m worried she has been licking her self raw. A cage with a front door gives a huge advantage to a young shy critter because you can meet on the level. I had recently moved rooms, so mabye that was a stress factor for her, and along with the uneven bedding changes that could be part of it? Please somebody answer me ? 16. Offer him his favorite treats and soon enough he will be crawling all over you! Can you explane why my male guinea pig is doing backflips in hes cage???? When curious, hamsters are known to explore the environment by standing on their hind legs and waving their front paws a bit. This … When you said 3 story cage I freaked out if one day she manages to chew through the bar even if there metal ( its happened to me ) she could fall and DIE OR GET INJURED so plz consider changing cages Give her the opportunity to get to know you and learn you are not a threat by putting your hand in the cage with your palm up staying still, for a few minutes every day and she will eventually come up to your hand out of curiosity. Hopefully this helped x, It sounds like it could be boredom..My two did that and it was their sign that they want to come out into their exercise balls..a bit like young children…mum mum can we come out to play..They come out every evening for a few hours (even if have to wake them) then back to their respective cages..all is quiet..hth xx. Therefore, feeding him with the usual products for themselves, do not realize that they can harm your pet. Like people maybe she wants a new home (cage)….. I’ve tried deterring her (blowing on her face while saying ‘no’, giving her a gentle Boop on the nose(hardly touching, but enough to get her attention) and saying stop, even flicking a bit of water at her doesn’t help) but that doesn’t seem to do anything. Took me completely by surprise when my hamster did this. I have a syrian hamster about 9months old, recently she likes to bite her cage and run around like a mad hamster. Try upgrading her cage to a larger one. Is this normal, I’ve never had a hamster and have only had these 5 days. No, I’m sorry but bar biting and monkey barring are not normal, it is often misunderstood that it’s them just wearing down their teeth but it’s a sign that the enclosure is too small and they’re bored and stressed. I woke up to her I her day bed and she’d wrecked and moved the rest of her cage. Please help! Part of me wants to leave him to himself but he was always such an affectionate boy and I got him for company. Cage biting is a sign of boredom and stress from the small cage length wise. It seemed fine and i was really excited so i started touching it and picking it up. No need to panic. In the wild, hamsters eat insects, frogs and even lizards. They do love carrots and broccoli. That’s a lot of small confinement time. I know exactly what you mean. It may be a cause of this problem. Hello! So far he hasn’t drawn blood but I know its only a matter of time which makes me very skittish to hold or pet him. She runs away from me, flips onto her back and urinates on me if I pick her up. Check out hamster care on youtube, forums and Instagram to get more advice. If you aren’t keeping them together, then sorry for the rant. Obviously, this is upsetting to the hamster owner! I put a wheel and toys with food, water and treats. I have a long haired male syrian. •fetal position, cold. I’m curious as to why one of the males went up to my other male and flipped over on to its belly and laid there for 2 secs then got up and walked away? I am a new hampster owner. Please do not put false information out there. Hamsters use chew toys and wood to wear down their teeth, they also in the wild run miles and miles and have a lot of energy so despite their small size they need a lot of room, they need a lot of bedding to borrow in 9+ inches or more, and they need a proper sized wheel so their back doesn’t curve and other enrichment. or if you feel his body kind of vibrate a little like a cellphone. We let her run in her ball as often as possible, sometimes that’s up to 2+ hrs a day (with breaks every 20mins in her cage for water) and let her run around without the ball and play with her every night as well. Who is the actress in the saint agur advert? I kept her in a 45 gal tank with weekly bedding changes, although recently with school restarting I am ashamed to say I have been slacking so the last one was about 10 days ago. So one time I took out my teddy bear hamster (at night of course) and I was letting her down and playing with her. Same here. Is it because of the other hamster? Hamsters communicate for various reasons, including saying hello, telling another to back off, or even for finding a boyfriend or girlfriend to mate with. Not knowing exactly how long you’ve had him, but assuming he’s young (like under a year old), they’re still trying to get accustomed to things. Reply Does she seem happy in the ball? Often times you should start out with a treat in your hand and allow him/her to crawl into your hand associating you with food. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Multiply. Saucers aren’t big enough for Syrians so try to get at least a 7 inch wheel and just put it in there. I was curious, so I started searching around in the bedding for her(about 4-5 inches depending on where in the cage she was). possible mental problem mabye?? (About a hundred hamsters are killed to make every hamster-fur coat.) once he does we remove his cage so we can clean his poop out and so he can roam free in a safe place. Another opinion is that the parent hamsters eat their babies as they themselves need more nutrients for survival. I’ve found that my dwarf hamster behaviors didn’t really stabilize until almost the year mark. Is it because he’s jealous, sad, ill, ect. Also lots of bedding and plenty of toys (also consider a 12 inch wheel), No, it doesn’t. Up to that point he would always just stay calmly, caressed in my hands – And that’s why we’ve put this list of mistakes and top hamster tips together: to help new hamster owners learn from other people’s mistakes. My robo hamster did a razor-like squeak, what does that mean? I don’t know why she all of a sudden hates her cage. •room change(switched w/younger sib, moved into the room next to mine, so not that much of a difference air/temp wise) 2 days ago That’s perfect! Thanks. She has always bitten the cage when she wanted out and but rarely nipped-if she did it was very soft. Please don’t tell me both Syrians are in one cage lol. Can Hamsters Eat Apples (A Helpful Guide) Hamster Food. If you would like to put in a litter tray, try moving around the toys until you have space. Both actions tend to frighten your little companion. I got my Chinese Darwf hamster like 3 months ago and I try to feed her treats out of my hand and she comes up to my hand and then she walks away. Especially when he started out so approachable. I know it’s common in pet shop dwarfs, it may not be that but just check it up. Tutorials on YouTube. I would bring her out for a while and she always find a way to escape and run away. The bar biting may mean she need more play time outside the cage. I’m sure her cage is large enough and it has another floor, i think she may have been scared when she slept i the same room as me and the fan I was using fell off a table and made a lot of noise because the following night she was less friendly. So patience is the virtue here. Human interaction is then the following few days where the hamster will learn your sent and your intentions. I think it means he is playing dead and is scared. I got this Young Syrian hamster three days ago and I try to pick her up and she rolls onto her back but other than that she is friendly. Because carrots have sugar in them, they may not be the ideal snack for dwarf hamsters, which are prone to diabetes. Does this mean that i dont have enough trust built between me and my hamster? She has multiple chews too so can someone explain why this happens? And an owner would want to avoid this happening if at all possible. There could be many reasons for this . they have not been fed and are willing to eat anything. The European breed can grow as large as 13.4 inches (34 centimeters) long and are some of the biggest varieties of hamsters. If you think your hamster is hibernating, indicated by what appears to be a very deep sleep and extremely shallow breath, warm up the area and make sure there is food and water on hand for when the hamster awakens. I’ve had them for a month now and I’ve really bonded with them! She thinks your clothes are a place to burrow or store food wich is good because she is relaxed and happy in your lap. Mother hamsters can smell their own babies and often know if there is a baby in her litter that doesn’t belong to her. Find out what other feline behaviors are normal or abnormal when it comes to eating things that aren't food. I know im writing a lot but I see many thing wrong here (sorry bout that) Is it stress? They should also have an 11inch or 28cm wheel, and an area with 10 inches of bedding. A mother bear—or lion or wild dog—does the same if she can't nurse her cubs or find food for them. I have a Syrian hamster, and they are rather small. It’s probably just checking if you were food, wether you smell or don’t smell like it. I recently got a male Syrian teddy bear hamster. I found her curled up into a fetal position, cold. The latter obviously is preferable, because that helps reinforce trust. He might be ill you need to get him checked out, I think its beacause it isnt getting attention She would bite the bars for a few seconds and after that found a nice spot to rest and sleep. she was going somewhere I didn’t want her to go so I gently picked her up and she started trying to get out my hands and she fell. I tried this on my own hamster and it only minimised the chewing, in a very large cage. You’re hamster is probally already hand-tamed due to the staff and protentional owners handling him at the pet store. Not sure why?? Could this just be something due to old age?
My dwarf hamster does this thing where after he marks he acts like he’s intoxicated by the smell he fall asleep with his face often squished against the glass or often just looks completely out of it. However now she is constantly biting her cage and trying to get out. He has stopped biting his cage (he only did this twice before i started doing the tub thing) we give him his treats in the tub too. I know they don’t live long. Suddenly the behaviour of the older hamster has completely changed and it’s just sits at the cage and keeps biting us . Buying a hamster in the house, the owners often do not know what to feed the animal. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Because its not bedding and its a strange feeling for them Probably because it doent want to be played with and is being played with too much. From what I’ve read on the illness it sounds a bit like ADHD or OCD in humans, they compulsively run and flip etc. Victoria Raechel and ErinsAnimals on youtube are pet youtubers that I highly recommend checking out for hamster care information. we have been sitting in the tub taking turns so he can smell us and get to know us. These nonverbal cues include: sending off chemical messages through their scent glands and displaying different types of body language to non verbally show how they are feeling. Is this normal behavior, and is he just stressed? I’d make sure to wash them before attending to the dwarf, and perhaps rubbing some of his litter on your hands before picking him/her up? She is about 7-9 month old and we have had her about 4 months. Hamster burrows are made up of many different tunnels and rooms called chambers which they dig themselves. Why don't libraries smell like bookstores? Source(s): https://shrinke.im/a8xhv. Let’s take a look at the different species of hamsters and find out originally, where do hamsters live outside of pet stores. You can do your part by washing their entire habitat once a month with warm, soapy water (avoid irritating ammonia-based cleanser). Because its not bedding and its a strange feeling for them. You should add new toys or other foods to keep him busy as well. Hope this helped. If it does end up nipping you, remember their body language so you can spot it before getting bitten in the future. You could tell me how long you’ve had her because it depends. This may suggest that she needs more interactive stimulation in her cage, for example maybe one of those hanging toys for hamsters where they lift it up to get the treat. I’m using clean and cozy bedding and I was thinking of litter training her but there’s isn’t much room left for a tray. hey! Help lol. Hiii okay so I just got a winter white and I did the same exact thing I picked him up and played with him he seemed alright and nice but now all he does is bite. When you learn what all these behaviors mean, you will then be able to better care for your hamster. Also, how should I get him to use his wheel? Now she draws blood. Hamsters’ teeth are always growing, so the have to teeth their teeth. When they do they are cold and ‘comatose’, barely breathing, but still very much alive! He’ll/she’ll eventually use it and they may use it at times when you don’t even know it. One of the little girls crawled into the pipe ( see through) and sat watching me. Cage – mines in a 1mx0.5m modified Viv, but I know there’s other options. I was wondering what that meant am I not feeding him enough or is he mad of what please let me know thanks. We cannot figure out what the issue is. And biting cage usually means he needs a larger cage. Hamster’s do a very good job of keeping themselves clean, ... Why Do Hamsters Eat Their Bedding (And Why It’s Normal) VIEW POST. As for the wheel, if he hasn’t already started using it, then perhaps it’s just not his kind of thing? Hope this stuff help! It could be a deadly hamster condition called wet tail, its a disease that hamsters get and most if them die from it, i really think you should take her to the vet and see what’s wrong. Interestingly, these little guys have been domesticated fairly recently but the attraction in them is rapidly growing. Hamster mums will also eat their babies if they are dead and/or ill/dying because they are useless and a liability to her, basically. Recently, I’ve been noticing she had blood on her fur near her bottom. I hope someone here could answer my question. How would you describe the obsession of zi dima? So, this behavior is totally normal. Hamsters use their mouths to move bedding and food. They need a lot of enrichment to keep them busy, try scatter feeding. Even putting vinegar on the cage bars isn’t helping at all. How old was queen elizabeth 2 when she became queen? I’m just curious to know. Anonymous. It’s a lot easier to move forward if you change the hamsters perspective of you from a threat to a safe thing. Hamsters usually only live for about 1-2 years. What type of treats? Hi I have two Male Campbell dwarf hamsters. Still super aggressive. The golden hamster or Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) is a rodent belonging to the hamster subfamily, Cricetinae. I also let her out of her enclosure into her playpen everyday. 4 years ago. it’s just so out of the blue and it’s never happened with any of my hamsters before. because we did not want them to mate, we separated them and put the two males in one cage the female in another one. It could be a health problem, ask your vet, my robo hamster has his ears down all the time but my campells ears are always up why. The following is a list of behaviors and what they mean. ⁃ eyes bulging/pulsating is another interesting little quirk too (called boggling I believe). ⁃ nose twitching accompanied by his head moving up and down like the way somebody readily head nods in agreement with something said. Often, you might just need to build more trust with your pet for it not to act aggressively or get frightened when you put your hands in the cage. When we went to get him, the worker let us hold all of the hamsters, so we could chose the friendliest one. Yes, this means your pet definetly needs a larger cage. If he like plastic or wood, do the same. My Syrian hamster keeps on biting it’s cage and squeaking. Inter state form of sales tax income tax? What should I do. He now lets us hold him and he comes to us right away and loves his “dry tubby time” lol We have had him for almost two weeks. I’d say she was most scared or just wanted to be free. Separate your hamsters because they are becoming aggresive to each other. Wheel diameter – 20 or 30 cm diameter 3 things you must do to secure your pet’s future, What You Need To Know When Adopting A Pet. Make a bin cage! Bigger is always better , My Syrian hamster was so happy and his ears were up all the time but when my family went to go on holiday we got to look after their Syrian hamster. She seems wreckless and can never seem to keep her burrowing corners in the same place. For a Syrian hamster I recommend a cage 100cm by 50cm or 775 square inches. I haven’t attempted much taking yet because she’s only been here a day or so but I’m anxious to know if I’m doing things right. Hamster biting cage is not normal… it means he is stressful. This may sound odd but maybe her cage is actually too large and frustrating. But occasionally she’ll bite me even when she’s smelled me beforehand. The pet store had them using flying saucers. she was going somewhere I didn’t want her to go so I gently picked her up and she started trying to get out my hands and she fell. •Gray winter white My teddy bear hamster keeps digging in my lap. I’m a first time hamster owner, I got a female Russian dwarf about 4 days ago. This doesn’t mean you can’t take him out of his cage and play with him. Hamsters use body language much as we do. Hello, I just got a short-haired Syrian hamster yesterday. The dwarf hamster lives up to its name. Please don’t keep Syrians together! Kinda weirded me out a little with the constant staring for over half an hour. We put some new items in our hamster cages And they are running around crazy we also cleaned there cage also are they just happy this is my first time having them. Try removing the addition. He was so friendly before and loved to get on my hand…which he still does but after a few secs he goes for the nibble. Can someone give me advice if my hamster is bored or anything? You could tell this if all of a sudden he seems kind of still and relaxed. I found him tonight and put him back in the aquarium, however, his cheeks are full of food that he must have taken with him two days ago and he is taking it out in corners. I have a what i think is a Campbell’s, she keeps running around the cage climbing on everything then jumping off she repeats until she gets tired when she sees me… she wants to get on my hand,tho i just got her yesterday… sometimes she sleeps with her head lifted up on a corner… Having a solid ceiling above provides a sense of security. And, ive had my hamster for months but he still bites me. They are so very cute!! What does this mean? The problem with an aquarium is that you’re forced to tear open the roof of their safe haven and come at them from above. Their natural geographical range is limited to arid areas of Syria, Turkey, Greece, Romania and Belgium. 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