Ok so recently I got a pet, a hamster Nikki, she is really pesky and I had not managed to actually hold her in my hands...and I really want to. But she keeps running around and jumping away, geee. I tried giving her food from my hands and even though she eats it, she just picks up the seeds as fast as she can stuffs them in her cheeks and runs into a corner of a box to eat it...its like she dispises me. Geee... I dont know what to do. I made her a nice comfy box with this long pillow she like to run on and a small house and leaves to sleep in. But she still manages to crawl out of the box through the handle holes and run away...not that I dont mind, but when I manage to find her she is really pesky, and it takes outsmarting her to lure her inside the box again. I want to get in good terms with my hamster
Dragon, I assume she is female hence Nikki. I had a few when I was younger. Is she young or has she had a litter? If she knows her freedom then it can be quite frustrating 'cause even if you try to hold her she'll try and escape and use her claws on your arms to get away. They love comfort and shiver when scared, so give her a routne and let her smell you. Use a pillow to corner and then gently pick up by the belly and hold her legs. Stick with it its early days. Same advice for girlfriends Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
how long did you let her settle in her new home before you started man handling her? your suppose to leave them alone for a while before you start playing with them, also like carpetdiem said, if she knows her freem then yeah it can be frustrating to have some ones big face over you all of a sudden, i have syrain hamsters and they are used to being held: anyways i found this hope it helps: =============================== Question: Help! My Hamster Bites - What Can I Do? Hamsters that have not been handled much (and this includes a lot of hamsters sold at pet stores) are usually not very tame and often bite if you try to pick them up. When dealing with these hamsters, it is most important to remember that they are biting because they are afraid. Unfortunately, they see people as a threat, and are just defending themselves; they are not being purposefully mean or aggressive. Answer: The key to handling a hamster that bites is patience. You need to earn the trust of your hamster, and it is a gradual process. Do not be discouraged as it may take a month or even longer to win this trust. I've provided a general schedule of steps below, but please be flexible and adapt it to your hamster. If your hamster settles down and responds faster, you can shorten the time between steps, but if he/she is still fearful or aggressive at any step, go back a step and take a bit longer before progressing. Week 1: Let Your Hamster Get Used to You. Spend time sitting near the cage and talk to your hamster, in the evening when they are active. You can even read or sing to him or her. The idea is to let the hamster adjust to your presence, especially your scent and your voice. Remember, moving to a new cage in new surroundings is very stressful, and this period also gives your hamster a chance to adjust to life in your home. At this point, do not try to touch your hamster. Week 2: Let Your Hamster Get Used to Your Hand Now when you sit by the cage and talk to your hamster, place you hand inside its cage. Go slowly here too: the first day, put your hand just inside the door or top of the cage, and then each day after that you can put your hand in a little farther. Do not try to touch your hamster, but if your hamster becomes curious, let him or her sniff or explore your hand. Week 3: Add Some Treats By now, you might have figured out some of your hamsters favorite treats. Most like sunflower seeds, and while these should only be fed in moderation they can be a great training aid. Small bits of raisin or apple or other favorite treats can be used, but don't give too much of these at one time. Offer your hamster these goodies from the hand you put in the cage and eventually your hamster will likely come over to your hand to eat. Feeding your hamster from your hand will help gain its trust. Week 4: Picking up Hamsters Once your hamster is taking treats comfortably, you can start trying to gently pet your hamster. If your hamster accepts treats and allows you to touch him or her, try picking up your hamster. You might want to try enticing your hamster onto your hands with the treats. Then you can try scooping the hamster up with both hands: place one hand on either side of the hamster, and then bring your hands together under the belly of the hamster. Gently cup your hamster in your hands rather than tightly gripping over the back, as hamsters sometimes find pressure over their backs threatening at first. You will probably have to take the top off the cage to do this, so make sure you are working in an escape-proof area. Do not hold your hamster high off the ground in case he or she tries to jump out of your hands (first just try holding him just off the floor of his or her cage). Holding hamsters facing your body seems to make them less likely to try to jump out of your hands. Tips and Hints If you need to pick up your hamster (e.g. for cage cleaning) before he or she is tame, try using a dringing glass. Just use the open end of the glass to "herd" your hamster into a corner, then scoop him or her up gently and tip the glass upright. If your hamster jumps out of your hands and gets away, and won't let you pick him or her up again, you can use the drinking glass or a thick towel to scoop your hamster back up and get him or her back to the cage. Wash your hands before trying to handle your hamster. If you hands smell like food, your hamster (who has poor eyesight) might mistake your fingers for food! Sometimes people will use thick gloves for handling biting hamsters. This can be a good temporary solution to picking up a hamster that bites. However, it is still stressful for the hamster and the hamster doesn't get a chance to know your scent, so it doesn't really help the taming process. As much as bites hurt, try not to shake your hand to dislodge your hamster. Try to gently put the hamster back down, or use your other hand to pry the hamster off your hand. Do not scold or yell or hit your hamster: try to stay calm and remember your hamster is biting out of fear.
You could always buy one of these contraptions so that the critter will have a place to excercise in. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
If you don't stamp on it now it will only crawl up your arse and start nibbling away at your insides. A slow, painful death.........nashty.
They aren't that expensive, look.... http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&star...SL3KVc&usg=AFQjCNH5qDmTUcwg_vfrZRIlC0Gdkvy99Q http://www.petco.com/Shop/ProductLi...tat_Hamster&cm_pla=hamster habitat&cm_ite=xxx
Give it a bottle cap full O' Stoli. Once the little critter's all tanked up, you can get away with anything. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
oh gee...that hamster is soooo not cooperating...I am taking the security level of the box she is in to the security level 10.
your talking to a lady that had 26 hamsters at once! what type of hamster is it? how old is it? where did you get it? you should give it shelter in something like this; http://www.petco.com/product/9599/Super-Pet-CritterTrail-One.aspx or this; http://www.petco.com/product/106173/PETCO-2-Level-Small-Animal-Habitat.aspx They can sometimes get dirty, and the tubes and base (floor) needs to be cleaned,probably every month or so. Hamsters feet are really small so a gridded floor its pleasant for them, so you need a bunch of wood chips, from your local pet store. make him really comfortable. If your telling me that its in a "box" of some sort rather than a cage. also, hamsters don't have depth perception which confuses them sometimes, but they can use their whiskers to an extent. but again I would need you to answers the questions I previously stated. I have good insight on animals, I've had many and know a lot. sometimes even good vibes will help your hamster show affection. you should get a ferret, I use to have one. I think its almost impossible to tame a hamster, hamsters suck, get a dumbo rat or something, they learn tricks easily, and they show tons of affection, i use to have one of those as well he died at the age of 4.5yrs
I see there is a problem with you're grammar. Should I point it out so you don't make the same mistake again?
