Hi, i know this is one stupid question to ask but it's honest. how do you get hamsters to like you a lot? Like i know you play with them a lot and give them good attention but is there anything real special you could do for them?
OHH and do hamsters really like having a peace of flease something in there cage. Like a cut up old shirt that is mad of flease or something?
Well please give me any of your advice!
Thank you very much!
j.
2007-12-08 07:29:02 · 16 answers · asked by J. 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If it's a Siberian (longhaired) hamster, they're naturally agressive, so that's a problem. They're also nocturnal, so they will be happier to play in the evening/night than during the day when they want to sleep.
Male hamsters are more agressive than females. And all hamsters love their food so make sure when yours is out, you give it little bits of fruit or whatever...not too much, you don't want to make it sick or obese!
The fleece may be a good idea. Also make sure it has something to chew on to wear its teeth down.
2007-12-08 07:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hamsters like all pets have to first develop a trust bond..
Like all animals they like consistency, as in feeding,
interaction time, quiet time,, Best to start off with a piece of an old shirt,, That has your scent on it,,, Place it in the cage, near the food and water.. Develop association between you
being the provider of feed and water.. Iv'e never known hamsters to be overly friendly, However develop your bond,
Keep consistent,,, and you will make the best of the situation
you can,, Hope this helps.
2007-12-08 15:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by Ron N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They need a lot of human contact to become tame if you put some fleece or a shirt or something in their cage they are likely to eat it best thing is hamster bedding it's like cotton wool and wood shavings they make their own little nest
2007-12-08 15:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by emma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With any animal, trust is the key. Continue being the loving hamster owner that you are. Hamsters love to shred up their own bedding to make it just right, so yes, fabric scraps are great. Always let them sniff your fingers before you pet them. Give your hamster plenty of places to hide, like little boxes and leftover paper towel tubes. You could make a really fun maze for them from cardboard boxes.
Avoid being physically rough with them.
As long as you are "steady-eddie" and consistent they will learn to trust and love you.
2007-12-08 15:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by clayinspiration 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside fom making them comfy, it is time alone that will tame the beast for you.It takes time for the animal to learn to trust you, and accept you as a friend.As time goes by, all of the experiences, all of the attention,the caring,and trusting will pay off....Try sweetening the deal with a little honey in the food mix......it won`t hurt, but don`t overdo it......
Avoid scaring it- make a certain noise before you pick it up, and BE SURE it is awake before opening the cage door...they are timid creatures, and are easily frightened, which is why they bite.
2007-12-08 15:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My hamster likes being touched, but only for a little while then he gets grumpy - they're all different.
Better to buy proper hamster bedding from a pet shop rather than use cut up shirts/towels. It's healthier for your pet. Mine loves the cotton wool type bedding you get at the pet shop.
2007-12-08 15:32:58 · answer #6 · answered by Nix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the hamster! If the Hamster won't answer bribe him.
2007-12-08 15:32:28 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No hamsters are dumb, you can however put in a jar to use as a toilet, for their reason they like this .
2007-12-08 15:34:17 · answer #8 · answered by DR DEAL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him used ot you like hold him on your belly when watching tv or stroke him and give him a treat at the same time, if you do this often he will get used to you and bond.
2007-12-08 15:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You give them carrots and no they don't go crazy about fleece
2007-12-08 15:33:12 · answer #10 · answered by Bebe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋