my hamster made a whole in the back of his cage I dunno when but I just found out 5 min ago, I dunno if hes still in the houes but what can I do to find him, his cage is allways in my room, I'm searching but I cand find him!
2006-08-25 08:22:10 · 12 answers · asked by c.c. 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
this happened once to my hamster- create a pile of books (like a staircase) that lead up to a deep bucket ( to ensure that your hamster can't escape). put some food at the bottom. wait overnight, and the next morning your hamster should probably be in the bucket, curled up and sleeping! repeat these steps for the next few nights if your hamster doesn't show up.
2006-08-25 12:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look behind the fridge, they are often there - dont move it though because u could squish him. also check the stove. have some broccoli or other fresh food with u to lure him in case he's there. this is why it's good to talk to your hamster daily--calling him by name & gigiving him food---that way when hes lost & u call he comes out looking for food. put a bucket out with books or something leading up to it so he can crawl to the edge. make a trail of food on the books, just a tiny bit, leading up the books and then put broccoli (no water) in the bottom of the bucket. he'll fall in and be trapped and waiting for u. a small trash can or anything not too tall with smooth sides works. since u r home u can try putting his cage on the floor open and he may sneak in for food and u can catch him. if u see him but cant grab him u might put a trash can or something like that in front of him so he'll run in it or her ball if u have one. he'll come out at night hungry if u dont find him today. thats the best time to look & listen. make sure any ways out r blocked.
fresh veggies/fruit r the best way to attract him---broccoli, carrots, apple, whatever u have.
what kind of cage did u have that he could chew thru???
2006-08-25 08:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by galaxygurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always pre-conditioned my small rodents just for this scenerio. I find out what their favorite food is (the one they rip out of your hand like peanuts or yogurt drops) and then create a specific sound when they get it - normally shaking the container. Thus once they get out all I have to do is walk around shaking the container and they think they are getting a treat so they come out of their hiding place or at least let me know where they are hiding.
I create a simple trap using a bucket or something with tall smooth sides (but not too tall) they then can not get out of. Create a ramp up the side and line it with food. You will find food missing over time and as they get more confident they will travel further and further up the ramp eventually dropping into the bucket where you have more food. Also look for signs of where he's been - typically droppings and chewed up items. And listen for chewing and scratching - that will also lead you to where he could be.
2006-08-25 11:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by Beth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This worked for me several times. Get a bucket, and a piece of wood or something, put the wood on an angle to the bucket from the floor-like a plank. Put a few pieces of food something good like a trail, and they walk up and fall into the bucket. Put some food in the bucket too. Put it out where you think he might be. They're usually nocturnal too, so if you can, shut the door to the room, and try to stay out so he'll come out.
2006-08-25 08:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahh, plastic isn't a good suggestion. they'd chew a hollow by something, haha. :P If he had a pitcher aquarium, probability is he's someway squeezing himself between the water bottle and the cage to arise, carry the lid, and get out, dropping the lid in the back of him. A hamster of mine did that when. I solved the project with the help of putting weight on the two ends of the cage. this would recommend a heavy e book over one nook of the foodstuff field. the two way, make constructive he won't be able to chew contained in direction of the lid. in case you have a cord cage, he could be lifting the front and letting it cave in quickly sufficient to possible appear like it remained closed. lower back, this surpassed off with me too. I had some cord out interior the storage i became into waiting to apply and create something that would desire to hold the door close constructive and comfortable. That way he could no longer get out. If there is not any holes or something, assume that's the door. take care of it with some form of clean, secure lock. maybe in comparison to a lock and key or something, yet a cord fastener. (: that is continuously worked for me. ^^
2016-12-17 17:11:37 · answer #5 · answered by maffia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This happened to us a lot. put out some penut butter on a cracker with white flour all around it. If you wake up and the cracker is gone then follwo the little footsteps to the hamster.
2006-08-25 08:32:05 · answer #6 · answered by memorris900 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put out treats in each room,close the doors, and check the rooms every few minutes...Trust me..he will be chewing on the treats. Good Luck! :)
2006-08-25 08:32:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Don't panic...
2.close all windows and doors leading outside.
3. crawl around on your knees and check everywhere where hamsters might be.
2006-08-25 10:25:56 · answer #8 · answered by summergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some treats and stuff in like little places where you can reach and stuff and put the wheel some where and keep watching it!
2006-08-25 08:37:55 · answer #9 · answered by ItalysGirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At his rate of speed time time I say search max. dist. of 70ft diameter and block 5 ft. further radius. search tight spaces and corners.
Good Luck.
2006-08-25 08:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by Phil and Sue O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋