You can find out more about how hammies came to be pets, and where they (all) come from, right here. So it’s best if your hammy only gets an incredibly small amount of them. Reward your animals for good behavior with treats. Once he started coming close to the 3 month mark (when hamsters become adults) he started getting all of his markings. Don’t shake your hand to dislodge them – just gently put them down and let them come off. Ultimate Guide to Breeding Dwarf Hamsters. There is also the issue of short-term memory. If you don’t know what to say, feel free to read a book, or if you’re working or studying – you can read out loud to them. As well as hamsters, ferrets, gerbils, and rabbits are not allowed. things is important. You’ll notice that she’s going into labor by her sides starting to heave – small, pink bodies will start to emerge. This is especially important for the first-time mother, who under stress, has been known to kill and even eat her babies. On the other hand, there are hamsters that still aren’t used to being in human company, and they don’t enjoy being held. Alternative pets You need to interact with your hamster slowly, just how you would interact with a dog – let it sniff your hand. Even after you’ve tamed your hamster, it’s important to keep touching and petting it, and also talking to it. You don’t want it facing a fall from six feet. This is most often due to a monotonous lifestyle – we’ve already explained that these animals are crazily active, and you need to keep them interested if you want them to live a healthy and happy life. So it’s important you actually get your hammy a hideout. They’re also likely to squeak if they’re in pain or if they’re fighting. This is actually fairly common in the animal kingdom, as the male will often see the newborns as competition and kill the young. They can, however, suffer from coughs and sneezes and their nose and eyes may run, so keep them warm and away from any draughts if these occur. There’s a reason that hamsters are considered to be great pets for kids, but despite that, they’re sometimes known to bite. In those first couple of days, do not reach into your hamster’s cage, to let him make the cage his. A word from Teddy Actually rats bond with their owners much more than hamster or mice, and actually like it when their owners hold them. Don’t try handling your hamsters before they’ve spent at least two days in your home. If a hamster is willing to eat straight out of your hand when it’s at its most vulnerable – it must really trust you. True, there are some hamsters that never want to be handled. This is actually a great sign for you, as it means that it feels comfortable around you. You should also let the mother nurse for her young for three weeks without disturbing her. The mites can extend to the hamster’s face and paws, even some parts of his fur. I’ve used banana chips for my Teddy, and he loves them. he’s a very shy hamster – some hamsters just are too easy to scare, no matter what. What They Are, And How To Treat Them So for example a strawberry should be lightly scraped to get all the seeds out, and the green top cut off. So seemingly harmless things like tugging on his whiskers, or an ear, or waking up him suddenly won’t be welcomed. He will panic and start to pace his tiny box, scared. My dwarf hamster's teeth are WAY too long. Some hamsters may have real problems with their teeth as they grow older - some have been known to have teeth break continually making it difficult to eat. Especially for your sensitive hamster’s taste buds. Ear infection When I first got my Teddy I only knew a little about hamsters, so I made a few mistakes while taming him. In any case, this is something to treat at the vet. 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