I just got my little robo yesterday. Hes so cute and i love him to death it was fate that i got him i saw his 2 sundays ago and i wanted him so i begged and but my 'rents wouldnt give in i went back to petsmart on Thurs. and he was still there!!! I prayed and prayed to god to get him and i begged my 'rents some more. Finially my 'rents gave in a let me get him if i bought him myself so i did. and i find out today that they arent really handling. which makes me sad. I can get used to the fact that i cant hold him as much as i would like. will he still go in a little ball and roll on the floor????? Has anyone who has had a robo hadled theirs fine??? is there any hope of me handling him at all!?!? should i take him back either kno im attached to Twinkie? and if you say this what kind do u suggest of the dwarfs? They had winter whites at the store are they good? to hold? (even if they dont play just to hold) i still love my twinkie (my robo)!!! i dnt kno what to do!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!!
2007-02-19 11:15:58 · 6 answers · asked by Kay-Bianca 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Please note: i have experience with hammies but not since i was in 4th grade i had a winter white but i dnt remember much about his behavier.(sp?) I also have had 3 gerbils but i had them before i got my hammie in 4th grade. so im experience with them....somewhat.
2007-02-19 11:17:25 · update #1
my dad said to let him smell my hand for a couple of days and talk to him then after a while lift him in his cage. so he gets to know me. will this help???
2007-02-19 11:23:46 · update #2
As I've suggested in another answer, your Roborovski is never going to be a "holding" hamster. They are the only species of the five commonly kept as pets at are like this. They are not fond of being held and while they rarely bite, they will try their hardest to get out of your hands. It is just their nature. They are not territorial (with humans) as suggested in the other answers. Campbell Russian Dwarves are the species that is known for being territorial.
On the flip side, Roborovskis are very curious. Just lay your hand in the cage and the robs will come over to investigate. They may climb onto your hand and up your arm. Make a movement though and they'll take off running. Their behavior is very flighty and there's isn't much you can do to change thousands of years worth of instinct.
You need to decide if you can love Twinkie for the hamster that he is. If you are always going to wish you could hold him on your lap while you watch TV, then consider getting a second hamster of a different species (in a different cage of course). Then you can enjoy the company of Twinkie and hold the other one when you want to cuddle. I'm sorry the pet store didn't educate you on their behavior. Most people don't know about Roborovskis and their nature and you're not the first owner to be disappointed by their behavior.
Using a small hamster ball is great, just be sure to put the ball in the cage and put him in it. Never hold a Roborovski unless its cage or another "container" is underneath of it. Roborovskis are very small and very fast and they can get away from the most experience hamster breeder.
Here is an article by Linda Price, one of the top breeders in the country, about Roborovskis:
http://www.geocities.com/calhamassoc/FeatureGidget.html
-Janice
http://www.holmdenhillhaven.com
2007-02-19 22:30:21 · answer #1 · answered by radiocricket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dwarf hamsters (all kinds) are a lot more aggressive and harder to train. This does not mean you cannot train them to be handled though. Handle them daily, several times a day to get them used to it. If you like your robo hammy, keep him. He can still go in a ball on the floor. And like you said it was fate, just put lots of time into him, and you will have a great pet.
2007-02-19 11:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by Stela P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Teddy Bear hamsters are the friendliest easiest to handle.
Dwarf hamsters (all kinds) are a lot more aggressive and harder to train. This does not mean you cannot train them to be handled though. Handle them daily, several times a day to get them used to it. If you like your robo hammy, keep him. He can still go in a ball on the floor. And like you said it was fate, just put lots of time into him, and you will have a great pet.
2007-02-19 11:20:17 · answer #3 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
properly each and every form of dwarf hamster is advise yet i might DEFINETLY say the russian hamster is the main suitable? I even have had 3 and the two/3 have been VERY candy. i understand you siad to no longer advise that yet it incredibly is the only element i might advise.wish I helped Kass
2016-10-02 10:13:26 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For information sake, Hamsters actually do not like to be handled around every now or so frequently. What your rent told you is actually trying to minimize the stress on the hamster.
2007-02-19 11:21:35 · answer #5 · answered by Zaius M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some can be handled just give him lots of attention so he can get used to you. Even though alot of people don't think so Rats make great pets. You can handle them alot just watch for their claws. I don't even have to put a lid on my rat's cage and they never leave it.
2007-02-19 11:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by the_gurl_in_ur_liquid_dreams 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋