My hamster is being an a**hole?

Question

My male syrian hamster is about 4 moths old and he is one mean little guy. I got him when he was a baby, and as much love as I give him, he hasn't warmed up to me. I have had many other hamsters and never had this problem with any of them.

He flinches when I pet him or try to pick him up. He has a great big multilevel cage with plenty of bedding and a large wheel. I give him treats all the time, be he still wants nothing to do with me. The funny thing is, my boyfriend met him for the first time last week and the ham was super affectionate with him.

I love him and hes adorable but I feel like he hates me. How can I get him to warm up to me?

Answer 1

It sounds to me like you spoiled him . He grew up privilaged with a giant cage,constant treats and tons of affection. You can only blame yourself. Your hamster is a selfish little moth--f-er and you should have him put to sleep. :(

Answer 2

Maybe you're trying too hard and the Hamster can sense it.  Animals don't generally hate people, but they can sense your mood.

Answer 3

throw him at a wall "just kidding" do not do that maybe he has some sexual tention you sould get him a girlfriend but hey first you should ask some pet stores if they will take the babies first... our hamsters were a******s too they just died off after a while they were brother and sister so the babies were messed up but aventually they just died we didn't know they were male and female till later we always had to wear two or three pairs of gloves just to pet them i guess you could just get rid of him and keep the female if you try that idea ya know good luck i hope i helped you out even just a lil :D

Answer 4

lol give him to your bf just don't put him to sleep whatever u do ok?

Answer 5

maybe you should buy him a playpen and a new buddy make sure its not a girl and eventually h**l get use to you

Answer 6

Personally I believe that your hampster just has an anti-social personality, because my mouse is also extremely anti-social and will run away from me whenever I approach. But about him liking your boyfriend, who knows the hampster might be sexist but I higly doubt that one... The only thing that I could also advice is that if you wear like extremely fragrant perfumes or lotion around them, then that might aggitate them because they have sensitive noses...