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Why does my Russian dwarf hamster squeak and run when I go near it?
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∙ 14y ago
dwarfs are very shy and timid and normally are a little harder to build trust with
Start with just putting you hand in the cage until you think you hamster is not scared of you. Then hold out pieces of food and have he/she take the food. after a week of doing this your hamster should be familiar with your scent.When you try to pick up your hamster,put in a jar/cup with some food in it.Once your hamster goes in slowly lift he/she up. Hold the jar sideways and put your hand out. If your hamster climbs on your hand they can trust you. If he/she seems hesitant you can lower him back in the house and keep trying the steps again. This has always worked for my hamsters.
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Were can you find a roborovki dwarf hamster in Vancouver Washington?
If there is a Petsmart anywhere near you you can get them there I know
What is the correct climate for dwarf hamsters?
wARM AND INSIDE HAY Standard room tempertures will suit a Russian Hamster, Just make sure its not near a draft spot or in direct sunlight/radiator etc
Why do your male Russian dwarf hamster bite you?
Try washing your hands thoroughly before putting them near the hamster and put a few seeds in your palm and just keep your hand still and palm up in it's cage and let the hamster do what it wants. Also, if it does bite you DON'T jerk away. It learns that "hey, I bite it leaves so I'll keep doing it!'. Lots of patience is involved in developing trust with your hamster and I speak from experience as I bought a russian dwarf that was labeled a 'Biter' by Pet Smart and after a little more than two months of patience she no longer bites me at all unless I'm stupid enough to startle her when she's sleeping.
Can a roborovski dwarf hamster live with a different hamster?
No, absolutely not. You may think all hamsters look the same, and so are the same, that is completely wrong. Never let any other kind of hamster get near a different species.
Your dwarf hamster has a small bald patch near his front right paw what should you do?
If you're hamster is very old, or very young, don't worry. if they're not i'd see a vet.
I've had my Russian Dwarf Hamster for a year now and she still flips every time I every time I go near her why does she do this and any suggestions to make her stop?
She is probably just scared. Some hamsters are just gentle hamsters and some hamsters HATE being around people so I am guessing that your hamster doesn't like being around people. :(
Why does your baby hamster squeak when near mum?
I think its because the baby is in pain or the mother either stood on it by mistake or it is just squeaking because it isnt getting a teet hope this helped thanx.
What is the food chain for hamsters?
Not high, although its head may be held that way. Hamsters are largely herbivorous, although they may eat small insects. But many more animals in the wild are dependent upon the energy generated by the calories of the hamster than is the hamster dependent upon the energy and calories of animals it eats. This chain of events places the hamster near the bottom of the food-chain spectrum.
Why do Chinese dwarf hamsters squeak?
Hamsters squeak as a sign of distress or a cry for help, if your hamster does squeak go to it immediately and see if anything is wrong, if you can see no injuries obviously, but it still squeaks when you pick him/her up again consult a vet to have an x-ray done or something. If nothing is wrong he/she was probably scared from something check it's cage for spiders or other small/large insects. If it doesn't squeak again your hamster was probably communicating with another hamster if you have one, or saying something even to you.
If a dwarf hamster has light gray hair like a mouse is it a girl or a boy?
You can't tell the gender of a dwarf hamster by its fur. You have to pick them up and look at them near the private parts. It's a male if there is a yellow spot or two holes far away from each other. It's a female if there is no yellow spot and two holes close to each other. Hope that helped. :P
Is anyone giving away free hamsters?
Yes, you can for a pet if you have bought the cage, water bottle, food etc.
What is the best store to buy a hamster from?
well,I have 2 roborovski dwarf hamsters and they are the cutest things in the world!They are the tiniest and most active hamsters in US and their natural habitat is northern china.They were imported into US from a hamster breeder in 1998.They are not suitable for young children only children about 8+.Whenever you buy your roborovski dwarf hamster make sure they are atleast 5-6 weeks old.They can eat fruit, vegetables,meat,protein,dog food,baby food, popcorn ( no salt and butter) I hope I gave you the information You needed about picking a perfect hamster! My opinion is the roborovski dwarf hamsters ( if you can tell). If you need more information about Roborovski dwarf hamsters just go on Roborovskihamsters.com
