How Could I Get Along With My Hamster?

Question

Please Help Me, I want to get along with my hamster but I Can't Could anyone give some Tips on How.

Answer 1

I don't think it is possible to get along with such a small animal other than to play with him and give him treats.

-faded

Answer 2

give it a cracker!  and buy it a ball that it runs in and let it run all over.   so when u take it out its all sleepy and snuggles on you.

Answer 3

Taming your hamster can be a long process, don't expect your hamster to suddenly like be handled over night. It can take weeks or even months depending on the hamster. Here the the steps to handling a hamster -

STEP 1 - When you first get your hamster leave it alone for the first 2 - 3 days to let it get used to it's new cage and surroundings. If you pick him up on the first day itself, he will definitely bite you since you are a stranger to him.

STEP 2 - Once the hammy seems comfortable in his new cage, start talking to him softly and hang around his cage enough for him to get used to your voice and smell. After this time feed your hamster some treats from your hand so he get used to seeing your hand. This might take a few days to happen but be patient. If you feel that the hamster still bites you, you can use gloves initially.

PRECAUTION - always interact with the hamster only when he is active. If you touch him or disturb him when he is sleeping, he can get angry and bite viciously.

STEP 3 - Once your hamster seems confident with taking treats out of your hand you can try to start handling your hamster. Before you handle your hamster make sure you have washed your hands well. Hamsters have a strong sense of smell. If they smell something on your hand they may mistake it for food and decide to bite!

Get a cup or something similar and place it into the hamster's cage. He should come to investigate and crawl inside. Take the hamster and cup out of the cage and let him walk out onto your hand. While you do this make sure you're sat down or sat close to the floor incase your hamster decides to jump. Let him walk from hand to hand. Be careful you don't grab or wrap your hands around your hamster until he is fully tame as this may scare him and he will jump out of your hand.

STEP 4 - Once your hamster is more confident with you, you can start to pick up your hamster straight from it's cage. Just make sure your hamster is aware that you are there, if not you may suddenly scare the hamster and it may turn around and bite you.

Best way to hold hamsters is to make them climb into one hand and cupping the other hand softly over the body so that his head pokes out from the gap between your two hands. Remember, do not apply any pressure on his body, he will get scared and snap at you.

I am sure your hammy will get used to you in a few weeks and would be your best friend soon. All the best!

Answer 4

let it run around on your bed pet it get toys for it i use cat toys my rat loves them and give it treats

hope this helps

Answer 5

Hamsters make really great pets, but only if they are friendly. A great way to tame hamsters is by taking a tbs of food and putting it on your hand instead of the bowl. Hold you hand in the cage and let your hamster take from it. Be patient, and be very still. After this you can pour the leftover food back into the bowl. This shows the hamster that you are it's provider. You can also put a treat on your shoulder and put the hamster on your lap. Have the hamster climb on you trying to find the treat. To make a little easier, you can start off with the hamster on your head or on your other shoulder. (yes, it does tickle). Because hamsters are nocturnal, make sure that when you wake her up to lightly tap on top of his/her nesting house, and give him/her a treat to avoid crabbiness. If she's in a nest made of just bedding, than call his/her name. If a hamster is woken up to see somebody's hand in their bed, they may be startled and bite. Mainly you just want to gain your hamsters trust.