Taming:
It's important to let your new pet settle in to its new cage when you first bring it home, 1 or 2 days should be sufficient for them to become familiar with their new surroundings and start to get to know the sounds, sights and smells of their new environment. Its important here to let the Hamster move at his own pace, an early forced attempt at holding them before they are ready can cause a major setback which may take weeks to repair. Slowly and quietly talk to your Hamster, much like you would talk to a small child, let them become familiar with their name. Offer small treats such as a cornflake, or a couple rice crispies; later on you can give small pieces of fruit and vegetables but it is important not to introduce these too quickly at first, they can cause stomach upsets in young animals not used to this in their diet. |
1st Attempt: Open the door of the cage and attract your Hamsters attention by offering a treat or waving your fingers gently in their eye line, always introduce your hand at eye level, don't attempt to bring your hand in from above as this will scare them and provoke a predator response (think big bird swooping down to eat you - you'd run!). Let the Hamster sniff at your fingers if they wish but do not touch them at this stage as it will more than likely startle them, it can be helpful to keep your hand still in the cage for a while to help them get used to it.. After a few nights of repeating this your Hamster will know what to expect when your hand enters their cage, they will know it's not a bad thing as it often brings food, at this stage they may start to explore your hand or try to climb onto it.
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