Whe I bought her she was with all her sisters. Is she lonley?
I'm thinking about taking her back if she wont let me hold her!!!!!!!!
2006-11-30 02:17:28 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
She has just come to a new home and is trying to tell you to leave her alone but if you want a tame pet keep on picking her up and giving her lots of love. She has not been handled enough in the store or when she was with the breeder. With time and patience she will tame down and become a lovely pet for you so don't give up too quickly. If she had been left with her sisters for a few more weeks then they would have stared fightng as hamsters like to live alone.
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2006-11-30 02:31:14 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 10:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, she is just scared. The screaming noise that a hamster make when it is scared is a way of saying please, don't hurt me. To help her understand that you are not going to hurt her, start by giving her treats by hand. Once she is use to this, give her a treat and pet her at the same time. After a few weeks of doing this, she will probably let you pick her up. You have to understand that when these animals come into a pet store, they are not socialized hardly at all with people, thus why they are scared of them. (You also don't know how the animal was treated before you bought her.)
:o) Good luck and remember, patients is the virtue!
2006-11-30 02:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jenna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes scared, and you would be too. imagine a huuuuge giant, reaching into your home with a hand twice the size you are, chasing you around, then picking you up. not a pleasant experience. most hamsters are like this at first, like all pets, they need to get to know you. i would suggest teaching it to associate your hand with good things before you try to pick her up again. for the next week, take nice little tidbits from your fridge and meals, and slowly reach into the cage with it sitting on the tips of your fingers. if you wait long enough, shell come out to investigate. she probably wont take it from your hand for a week or two, but just be patient, and hold your hand still while she sniffs you and the snack. talk very softly, be aware that your voice is very loud and scary to her. after she finally takes food from your hand, try picking her up again. shell prolly scream again, youre very big to her. just hold her calmly and quietly, without trying to pet her, in your cupped hands for a few minutes every day, after a few more days, shell start to realize that your hands dont hurt her, and when you hold her, she gets treats! almost all hamsters are like this, theyre very timid creatures, but if youre patient, after a few weeks, youll have a pet that you can hold, carry around, etc. after a couple months, shell run up to you when you come to her cage.
what makes a good hamster treat? small bits of fresh veggies, almost any kind, a tiny peice of cookie, (not chocolate) small peices of grahm crackers, wheat bread, dried and fresh fruits, pretty much anything but meat can be offered. dont forget to remove the food the next day before it rots. after a while, youll find that your hamster has particular favorites, and will do just about anything to get them. :) my mice and hamsters have always loved the little yogurt chips you can find in the pet section of a store.
2006-11-30 02:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by sslowbliss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you just bought her shes probably not used to you picking her up. wait a few days then try picking her up again.
2006-11-30 02:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it get use to you & the screaming will stop there in a strang place also
2006-11-30 02:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by Dale Earnhardt Sr. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do two things.
Quit picking her up.
Put a muzzle on her so that she can't scream !
2006-11-30 05:05:45 · answer #7 · answered by Mister R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet, maybe she has an infection or something, sounds like she's in pain.
2006-11-30 02:19:53 · answer #8 · answered by Maji 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stop picking her up.
2006-11-30 02:18:58 · answer #9 · answered by DS 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not pick her up.
2006-11-30 02:19:25 · answer #10 · answered by bridetobebrandie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋