but it still doesnt seem to like me but its getting better. But he sleeps during the day and wakes up at about 8:00pm to about 6:30 am is he sick?
2007-11-27 12:55:01 · 12 answers · asked by Mrz. Pooh BEar aka Mz. ScoobyDoo 1 in Pets ➔ Rodents
Hamsters are nocturnal meaning that they sleep for most of day and wake up in the evening. You hamster is perfectly normal. Try not to wake him up, or your hammie will throw a fit, and start squeaking real loud! :-( So, when you hamster wakes up, then exercise him, change his food or water, and clean his cage. If your hamster wakes up late, then just change his food and water, trying not to disturb him.
2007-11-30 12:45:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really do a lot of research on caring for hamsters.
Hamsters are nocturnal, it is their nature to sleep all day and be awak all night. This is their norm.
It can take a while for a hamster to be adjusted to being held, picked up, and over all tame.
This site is a good place to start on reading about thier care, housing and dietary requirements.
http://www.hamsterific.com/
Also, it was mentioned on here to remove the wheel if it gets on your nerves. NEVER do that. Hamsters need to run, to excersize. It may bother you, but it's abusive towards the hamster. Theres also a higher chance they'll escape. Put the cage in another room if it bothers you at night.
You'll probably get used to the spinning of the wheel, I know I can't sleep without it.
2007-11-27 21:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by cavylover90 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hamsters are nocturnal creatures. Don't worry about him being sick, he's not.
Keep being patient with him, he'll come around with the handling.
Of course there's nothing you can do to stop him from being nocturnal.
Here's what I do if my hamsters' wheel is making noises (which they all squeak at my house):
Take a DAB of vegetable oil and take the wheel post out and put it around the post. DON'T GET IT ON THE WHEEL ITSELF where the hammie can lick it off. It will quieten the wheel down so you can sleep
2007-11-27 23:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by Susan C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamsters are nocturnal meaning they are nite animals so they sleep all day and keep you up at nites they can be very nasty when they are sleeping and do not want to be disturbed while sleeping so they are best handle and like the attention when they are awake so no he is not sick.
2007-11-27 21:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by slw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry your hamster isnt sick, hes nocturnal (is active during the night)! And Im sure your hamster likes you, you probably are just waking him up from naps and such. If he lets you hold him and doesnt bite then he is prefectly normal!
2007-11-27 21:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by Living in a Fantasy World 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It usually takes time & patience to build trust with hamsters. We adopted ours last month & I've only been able to cuddle him for a few days (he still nips occasionally, but obviously not with full force).
If the wheel disturbs you, either put him in a different room @ night or give him a quieter wheel-- the ones called "silent spinner" really live up to their name. We hardly hear our little guy & the sound doesn't really bother us.
2007-11-28 01:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... lol
you should have done research!
hamsters are nocternal!
they will wake up in the late afternoon and fall asleep early morning!
it is able to train them to sleep at night and be awake during the day.
its difficult though... trust me! lol =)
he will sleep all day-so get a silent wheel!
dont worry your hammie is perfectly fine
have fun =)
2007-11-27 21:02:23 · answer #7 · answered by -- Tayler. :) 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should have done research! Hamsters are nocturnal...they sleep all day and are up all night. Your hamster is not sick!! Lol. He is normal.
BTW, NEVER TAKE OUT YOUR HAMSTERS WHEEL! THEY NEED IT!
2007-11-27 21:30:40 · answer #8 · answered by Isabella's Mommy Expecting #2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Uncle,hamster sleep in the day and wake up @ nite(nocturnal animal lai de).Don worry,they are too normal to be truth!(Even my hamster does tat!)
They ned to hunt for their prey @ nite without getting predator to prey on them in the wild!So.......
P.S.Have you actually done ur research before getting him/her?
{Hope I hv help u}
2007-11-27 21:03:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
keep it up and give it more time. he will come around. place a piece of fresh fruit or a snack in your palm and let him come up to you to take it. dont force anything, let him be the boss for now.
2007-11-27 22:36:45 · answer #10 · answered by Wild1577 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋