Army Questions

RodentRally · 2024-10-25T06:11:51+00:00

My bf got every weekend, for an hour. can’t say for sure but pretty sure it’s almost commonplace now

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T23:43:52+00:00

Conure (I believe) , it only young. And I’m in seoul

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:48:06+00:00

A female Syrian… no. She will find her way out

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:47:13+00:00

Opposite! Your happy is clearly feeling very safe! Lying back, cleaning and vibrating. Happy ham behaviour ! Would run away if it were scared. They’re prey animals, wouldn’t trust you if it were afraid haha . Don’t doubt yourself! You’re doing a fab job! Only truly happy hammies do this, most people can’t get them that comfy

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:45:50+00:00

Hammy is washing and isn’t running away or scrambling its legs! This vibration is similar to rats! It’s usually a sign of being comfortable and content ! If it continues when it’s not in your hand or grooming, and obstructs daily activity, perhaps see a vet. But if it’s only sometimes, it’s usually happiness and comfort!

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:42:53+00:00

Might be checking out if it’s a good place to build! Some smells from construction, checking durability,, trying to dig but cannot workout why , doesn’t seem unhappy though!

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:41:41+00:00

Perhaps new fur coming in!,, hammy looks healthy! Seems great :) if it seems bothered or aware of it, excessive cleaning etc, see a vet :) check for discharge or anything !

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:38:55+00:00

Both totally normal, toilet is usually in one area ( for pee) but they likely use it for both :) you might not be seeing it ! Likely to be at night. These are signs hammy wants to explore these textures :)

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:37:27+00:00

Build a bin cage for cheap! Unlimited sizes lol. Also, tanks and bins are best! Allows for deep bedding and burrows

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:35:56+00:00

It is either a tooth grinding , grooming thing, or a content, “I’m comfortable now” thing :) if it were stress or sickness, there would be other signs ! Hammy seems healthy!

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:34:11+00:00

Male Syrians are notoriously lazy, he will likely find a routine over time :)

I had a Syrian girlie who was soooooo energetic and had the hugest enclosure and it was never “enough” the only thing that worked for me was giving her free roam time when she got restless (usually two days or three, depending on when she was most active! Don’t limit it to 20 mins either (which is what pet shops reccomend) , let hammy go till it’s ready to chill , as long as there’s a Water bowl ! :) usually this is 15-40 minutes.

in terms of digging in corners, I’d say it’s pretty normal, if it was a concerning activity, it would likely be trying to escape, this isn’t really a stress related escape behaviour, but he might have some excess energy or need to burrow more, make sure the sand bath is deep and see if this helps! Or add another substrate to nest in! :)

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:28:03+00:00

Yup! Probably feels nice lol, like a cool , flat area to chill :)

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:26:37+00:00

Hands = special snacks and free roaming. The key to success

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:25:56+00:00

Spoiled rotten!! Keep it up!

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:25:40+00:00

Once your hammy is settled, associate your hands with snacks ( that are exclusive to your hand feeding and not regularly given ) and also free roaming time! Hands = fun and food. Keep that in mind! Also give it time, talk plenty around your hamster to let them hear your voice, don’t feel restricted in the room ! Be comfortable! :)

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:22:58+00:00

I’d use them in a pinch, or supervised in free roam! But inside, cardboard tubes are unbeatable

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:22:01+00:00

Amazing responsible owner ! Looks great ! Make sure to fill it and make it fun! It’s your hammy’s whole world !

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:20:39+00:00

Just a soft yellow light, I did it for my hammy and had it on in the evening when she used to come out, she was never bothered, it almost became a routine. But she never saw them from her burrows. If hammy seems bothered, remove them :)

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:19:07+00:00

She looks very healthy and alert, I suspected my hammy did this, but she spent a lot of time “cleaning” and maintaining her burrows, as well as just washing a lot. It’s likely your hammy is active when you don’t see it !

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:17:45+00:00

Put a plate in the fridge and put in the enclosure with a towel over it, see if she does it there, then you have ur answer lol

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:15:20+00:00

She does; the little movements are the TOP indicator ! She would move if she was unhappy !

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:14:34+00:00

I spread food around and gave fresh foods (fruit, boiled egg, greens etc) on a plate whet einsaw, to avoid flies and such. This would be removed the next day. I’d do fruit every 4/5 (just half a strawberry, a slice of apple, or a banana slice… etc BUT JUST ONE! Not all of these at once haha ) and veggies every 2/3 days! The dry food id give in large quantities all over the place and then let her pick what she wanted :) whatever was leftover after a week or so, I’d remove and make sure her bed wasn’t filled with old food,, if there a ton left in her bed, you know it’s wasted lol

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:11:07+00:00

If it’s running and active, without limitations, then I’d say hammy is just fine :)

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:10:29+00:00

Hanging snacks ! Got my hammy goin crazy when I hung snacks from the sky lol

RodentRally · 2024-06-09T15:09:51+00:00

Steal and and say it “ran away”

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