Today I am presenting my...
You may have wondered...
Why are my hamsters so calm?
Are there any tips?
Again, every hamster is unique
Even babies from the same litter are quite different
So how to improve their temperament?
Selective breeding is the key
Random breeding can be risky
Proper breeding can also improve their health
Apart from genes...
Baby can learn to be handled from an early age
Some might not have a pedigree hamster before...
And assume that all hamsters are scared of people
This is not true
Pedigree hamsters are bred for health & temperament
Although not all of them are docile...
They are generally more friendly
One small tip...
Try not to disturb hamsters during the day
They prefer to play with you in the evening
Baby hamsters sleep a lot though...
From 14 days onwards...
Babies need to be well handled every day
I occasionally let them sleep in my hands
Baby hamsters are generally more laid-back
They will be more vigilant later
So it’s important to be familiar with them early
This will not make them 100% “trust” you...
But they won’t be scared of you anymore
Hamsters are not known to be very smart...
They may forget you and become scared quickly
If you collect your hamster from a breeder
Make sure to handle him on the same day
If you get your hamster from a pet store or courier
Leave him alone for a day or two
If your hamster is scared of you...
Do not give up or force him
Patience will pay off eventually
Good luck!