How do you handle baby Syrian hamsters for the first time?

Answer 1

Be VERY patient with it. When you first buy it leave it for the night to settle because too much stress can cause illness (wettail etc). The next evening don't wake the hammy (lets say hes called bob) dont wake bob because he is still settling in. Wait until hes woken up and then change or fill up bobs food so he knows you wont hurt him (unless hes paranoid) then rest your hand on the floor of the cage most likely- He will sniff your hand He will climb on it If its mating he might do something else He will bite it If he bites you you will wanna kill him cos trust me it hurts but be calm and give him a treat then get your hand out the cage and then you can go ow. Anyway do the same routine every night adding on another activity- Night 3- Very gently stroke him with one of your fingers on his back. Give him a treat and say "good (hamsters name here)" like hes a dog. Night 4- Now tonight be very brave, do all the above and then scoop your hands around him and lift him out the cage (be near the cage in case he jumps) stroke and comfort him (sorry he cant comfort u) then after about a minute put him back then do the same after routine. Night 5- Tonights the hamster ball! Okay not a dance ball a hamster ball get one here- http://www.Google.co.uk/products?sourceid=navclient&hl=en-GB&rlz=1T4SNYK_en-GBGB319GB298&q=hamster+ball&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=t_RnSov1G-PKjAeW--WdCw&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=6 I recomend the Space Ball, my hamsters Muffin and Lilley love them! (there children Keigan, Logan and Chloe are too young) Anyway do all the above but instead of putting him back put him in the ball. Then sit on the floor and let him run in his ball for a max. 20 mins and return him to the cage. Make him a treat celery with peanut butter and seeds is nice and give him some cool water. Night 6- Tonights the end of hammy training if you are not planning to mate him/her. Do all of above (put in hammy ball for 10 mins) then lift him out and put him in a bath tub (no water) and get in too. Let him sniff you, pick him up and stroke him. Then give him lots of fuss and clean out his cage. So i hope that helps-Do night 5 or 6 every night so he won't forget you and soon you will have a strong bond!

Answer 2

You can atame your syrian hamster with these steps

1. Get a peice or food in your hand and slowly put it into the cage and leave it there.

2. do that for about 1 week

3. next leave your hand there while your hammy eats its food. If it eats beside your hand without any fear then you can move on to the next step. If it doesnt keep trying.

4. After your hammy can eat beside your hand leave the peice of food in your palm and wqait for your hammy to crawl into your hand and eat the food. after your hammy does this you can slowly cup your other hand over it and gently thift it up do this part for about 4 days and if your hammy is happy you can take it completely out of its cage.

5. your hammy has been trained.

hope i helped :)

good luck!

Answer 3

If it is VERY young make sure that they have left their nest first. Stroke the mum first so that she knows you mean no harm the place your hand in the floor and wait for it to climb onto your hand don't lift it straight out of the cage just gently stroke it with your other hand it will slowly go to sleep in your hand as it is so young eventually the little animal will trust you then you can take you hand out of the cage (with the hamster on it.) and you have held it for the first time just remember to be patient if you rush to hold it and you scare it you may never be able to handle it properly.

Answer 4

Hold him at least once a day. Let him run in his ball sometimes. give him treats every once in a while (carrots or apples) give it to him from your hand, not the dish. (sometimes) and be nice to the little guy!!!