What is the best home for a dwarf hamster?
I'm getting my little one a dwarf hamster and I'm trying to find out which carrier/cage is best. Thanks!
http://www.petshub.com/forums/showthread .php?p=654310
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Hammy's Habitrail Ovo Studio #1
labyrinth. I prefer the more configurable studio. ... Dwarf-hamster Best-hamster-crate Habitrail-ovo Crittertrail Hamster Gerbil Habitrail Syrian ...
Hammy's Habitrail Ovo Studio #2
configurable studio. ... Hamster Gerbil Habitrail Crittertrail Dwarf-hamster unsympathetic-hamster-cage habitrail-ovo-setup Best-hamster-cage Syrian ...
Gizmo Sisters in Cardboard Carrier
Had to put them in the cardboard Immunology vector since I was cleaning out their cage.
How do I train my dwarf hamster to let me hold her?
After a short amount of time of no contact with humans, dwarf hamsters become untame. To avoid this, you MUST handle your hamster at least once every two weeks. Unlike dwarfs, once Syrian hamsters are tame, they are tame for life. Because dwarfs have not been domesticated nearly as long as Syrians, they have a tendency of losing their tameness if they aren’t held often enough.
Is your dwarf biting or nipping your hand? Is it difficult to get it to trust you? Are you afraid to handle your dwarf hamster? If so, you are not alone! Below is a 3-step guide for you so that holding your dwarf hamster will be fun, not dreaded.
1. First of all, you have to HOLD your hamster. Luckily, I know of an easy way to do this. Before you even begin to hold your hamster, always wash your hands to remove food smells! You will need either a rubber glove/ski glove or a tube of some sort. Habitrail tubes, jars, toilet paper rolls, or paper towel rolls will all do the trick. TUBE/JAR METHOD: This is my favorite method because gloves are bulky. Get your tube and put the opposite end (the one you’re not holding onto) next to your hamster. Usually they climb right in, but if it doesn’t, push the tube over the hamster and quickly scoop it up. Dump it in your hand. Even though the hamster will come in contact with your bare hand, I have never had a hamster bite me while using this method.
2. Step 1 is the most difficult, so here’s how you continue. Once you have your hamster in your hands, go to a quiet, carpeted room or the empty bathtub and sit down. Remain calm, don’t make loud noises, and don’t make startling movements. Pet your hamster gently and talk softly to it. Offer it treats and do your best to avoid dropping it.
3. Do Step 2 10 – 20 minutes per day for two weeks. For a few days, you will have to pick the hamster up using Step 1, but it will eventually let you pick it up without biting. Each day, be sure to offer it a treat or two and talk to it while you’re doing this. This treatment will let your hamster know you aren’t going to hurt it, and he will associate your voice with treats. Once this happens, you have completed the steps and are a master hamster trainer!
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