I brought a 6 week old Hamster who is a male yesterday 15 march 2007 what.....?

Question

What shall i do if it doesnt want too come out of its box it came in when can i hold it ect also is there any recomendations from you of what toys treats ect to buy it

thanks.

Answer 1

Give him a day or two, but go to the cage and softly say the name you've choosen over and over when talking to him. This way he gets used to his name and the sound of your voice. Start by offering a few peanuts or sunflower seeds in your hand first. When you do try to pick him up gently scoop him up in both hands. Male Syrian hamsters are the most docile of all in my experience. What do you mean by "it's box", I hope you didn't leave him in the box you brought her home in.

For a happy and healthy hamster you will need the following:
1) a suitable cage - tanks don't usually have adequet ventalation for them and can promote the growth of mold when not changed enough. Critter Trail type cages are alright, but th tubes sometimes don't have any ventalation holes drilled in them, they are also time consuming to clean. There's also one of the cheapest cage setups is a clear plastic storage container (deep sided), the lid can be used only when needed if 1/2" -3/4" are drilled in it every few inches for ventalation. Last is the type by Super Pet which is a plastic bottom and wire top. The come is 3 basic heights (single double and triple tall). This as my choice to use with my small animal rescue. For Syrians we just replace the original wheel with a solid large size one.
2) like I said they need a solid large wheel, the hamsters back needs to be kept from bending in a U shape.
3) toys - these can be bought or hand made, toilet paper rolls make good chewing toys and while small they can use them like a tunnel, using 3"-4" PVC pipe pieces work great, just drill vent holes every few inches. We bought laddders for bird cages and put in the cages (double as chew toy and something to climb on), and small animal approved chew sticks.
4) non-leaking water bottle (Critter Canteen makes a great one)
5) food bowl (bought or a plastic lid from a peanutbutter jar)
6) hamster food also see link below for great list of foods to give in your kitchen.
7) treats aren't really neccessary, but ones for cockatiels, parakeets, hamsters, rabbits, or any other small animal all can be used. Fresh veggies can also be used as treats. A small amount of yogurt (plain or naturally flavored - not artifical colors or flavors) makes a great tasty treat.
8) This is one of the most important things you'll need for your hamster, the litter. Never use pine or cedar for the cause breathing problems. Aspen has also been linked to allergies in small animals, not a good choice either. Your best 2 choices are Critter Care (Wal Mart) or Care Fresh (pet store), they are made of treated plain recycled paper. We use both of these brands not only for the animals, but my daughter is allergic to wood products, especially pine.

Answer 2

Some hamsters are temperamental and need a little extra time before you start handling them. However, I wouldn't completely without contact. Meaning this, give him treats, talk to him in a soothing tone (its not what you say but how you say it), and try to pet home while he's in his enclosure. His cage is his comfort zone; so, work with him in his comfort zone. After about a five to seven days then I would start actually picking him up. If you completely withhold attention for a week, you run the risk of your pet becoming fearful of you and not coming out of it. So, just work with him in his "zone." But dont fret, this is common with a new environment.

As far as treat go, there are quite a few to choose from...you can either by hamster treats and/or, fruit (I.e. apples, strawberries, pears), and/or vegetables (I.e. carrots, cucumber). My hamsters' favorite treats included yogurt drops (treats made specifically for hamsters and sold at Walmart), apples, and carrots. Mix, match, and experiment to see what he likes. However two things to keep in mind:
~1. Treats should be give on occassion not conisistently throughout the day.
~2. Avoid spinach and lettuce type vegetables; these can cause digestive upset.

Answer 3

This is gonna sound cruel but you can gently shake him out of his box into his new cage or tank.
Let him get used to it for a few days then, when he's awake (usually at night) slowly introduce you fist - never poke your finger at him as hamsters don't see too well and he might nip you - let him have a sniff and gently run your hand over his back. The more you do this the more he'll get used to it.
When he's happy with this try picking him up with both hands cupped never grab him round the middle, hold him against your tummy and stroke him with the other hand.
Hamsters are rodents and love chewing things so old toilet roll insides are great fun and don't cost anything - he can play inside it and then chew it up.
A toilet tip for you - find out where he goes wee and use an old spoon to scoop some of the soiled sawdust /floor covering (some hamsters are allergic to sawdust!) put it in an oval jar (peanut butter?) in the cage or tank and he'll always go wee in there. This makes cleaning him out much easier!
A hamster was my first pet and I've had loads since!!

Answer 4

Time and patience is the key, my daughter has had hamsters for years each one with a different personality. What you need to do is be gentle and take your time, place your hand in the cage and move slowly. They are naturally inquisative and will come to you in the end. Once they are confident handle them regularly and they wont bother. Buy a globe for them to play in so they can run around the house for spells of about 15 min, toilet rolls tubes are good and anything they can chew on, pegs, wood etc. Above all enjoy your pet and it will enjoy you.

Answer 5

i brought a female 6 week old 2 weeks ago and i had the same problem, the best thing to do is leave them for the first couple of days to settle then start to feed him fruit n veg from your hand when he comes out on a night and try 2 talk to him as he will start to recognise your voice, after a few days he will start to get used to you puttting your hand in his cage, after a week start to handle him outside the cage and he should start to become tame.
the best toys i found was tubes as they love to run through them.
the best treats will be fruit n veg but not every day as they can get the runs.
try the following link for what treats you can give.
http://www.hamsterific.com/Nutrition.cfm
good luck with him and hope i helped.

Answer 6

Your hamster will be scared to begin with and it is very impotant to leave him to get used to his surroundings without being disturbed for a few days. Holding and taming him will take time and trust. Speak softly to him every day so he will recognise his name and your voice and hold your hand out flat so he does not feel threatened so he can smell your scent. Offer him treats from your hand every day, this will make him more relaxed around you. It may take a few weeks, but hold your hand out flat and let him come to you. If you are gentle and patient there is no reason for your new friend to bite. Hamsters love basic toys like toilet rolls to rip up and crawl through. Cheap for you, but fun for them. Make sure toilet paper is un bleached and un sented. He will make himself a bed with this.

Answer 7

That's a young hamster, and it needs time to get used to its new environment. Hold him for a couple of minutes at a time at first, and then increase it as he become more comfortable.

Getting him a ball to run in is a great way to introduce him to his new home, because he is able to explore but will still feel protected and safe. My hamster used to get so brave in his ball that he would chase around my dog!

Best of luck with your new hamster!

Answer 8

You should let the hammy settle first. Slowly entice him out with fresh fruit. When you first pick him up let him come to you. Find a safe surface and then let him walk onto your hand. Be prepared to get bitten as he needs time to adjust and get use to you.
Hamsters like to play in tubes (toilet roll tubes are fine), running wheels, ladders
Ps - please dont let him sleep in wool bedding. We had to amputate the leg off a russian dwarf baby ham last week after the circulation was cut off when he became tangled in it.

Answer 9

You need to let it settle down first. Leave a few days/ a week. After that entice it with some food, treats etc. Happy hamstering!

Answer 10

you need to give it some time to get settled, this is very true. But after you should handle it daily even if it is for a short time so that it gets used to you, and do NOT react if it attempts to nibble on you. Also dog biscuits and paper towel rolls, as well as wheels make great toys.