How I tamed my hamsters
How did I tame my hamsters so quickly?
Today I am going to share some tips
Every hamster is different
Some hamsters may be tamed immediately
More likely to happen when they were from good breeders
However, most hamsters were from pet stores
Where hamster babies were not handled very well
Therefore they may become more defensive
Do not worry, leave them alone for 1 or 2 days first
You may move the cage into your playroom
Let them familiarise with your scent and voice
Try to feed some treats after 2 days
If they are too scared to eat your treats...
Wait a few hours before trying again, little and often
Once they start to eat the treats from your hand...
You may put your hand in the cage (wash hand first)
Do not direclty point your fingertips to them
Hamsters are very curious and they may nibble you
Let them touch the back of your hand...
Harder for them to bite and easier for you to dodge
Most hamsters will nibble a bit due to curiosity
And it shouldn’t be painful
You will learn how to dodge their ‘attack’ :)
Practice makes perfect
Once you can avoid getting bitten by them
You may proceed to the next step
Pick a time when they are most active...
You may move your hand to them slowly
Keep an eye on their mouths
Move your hand away if they open their mouths
But as the hamster is already familiar with you...
It’s very unlikely to get bitten at this stage
Again, every hamster is different
Please be patient
Their paws are sharp...
I should've worn long-sleeves
I don’t normally give them treats
Unless they are out
It will encourage them to eat in your hand
Paprika likes the apple slice :)
She likes to come out again (for a treat)
“Never Going Home”
Do not over do it though
Scratches on my arm...
Too many treats are not good for hamsters
Not every hamster will come to your hand
Do not force them
Take it slow
Let them become more familar with you first
Not recommended: Pick them up from above
They may be scared if not prepared
You may use two hands...
Slowly scoop them out
You may also use a paper roll or a jug
A hamster taxi
Wait for them to come out
Some hamsters may take ages to be tamed
Do not force them
Do not give up on them
Patience will pay off
Good luck!