1. How to get along with the hamster that just arrived home?
The hamster who just arrived home is relatively unfamiliar with the environment, so it will be very nervous and uneasy. If we are in a hurry to contact the hamster to cultivate feelings at this time, it may scare the hamster, and some of the hamsters are more irritable. Hamsters can even bite people with their mouths open, so we have to wait patiently for the hamster to adapt to the new environment first, and it will take about a week or so for the hamster to safely eat and play on your hands.
1-3 days after arriving home: keep quiet and observe more
The first three days when the hamster arrives home is a particularly stressful time. In order to prevent the hamster from being frightened, the pet should try to keep Be quiet and don’t make some squeals and loud knocks too often. In addition, prepare enough food and water, and keep quiet when changing the food for the hamster. At this time, try not to touch the hamster rashly to avoid it being frightened.
Finally, pay more attention to the physical condition of the hamster. If you find that the hamster does not eat or drink, trembling, or rarely moves, it may be that the hamster is sick, and you should consult a veterinarian in time.
4-6 days at home: try hand feeding
In general, keep it as long as the first three days Quiet, most of the hamsters have adapted to the new environment, so from the fourth day, the hamster will gradually become interested in the world outside the cage, and will also begin to get used to the existence of the pet owner.
At this time, we can make the hamster familiar with and remember your smell. The operation method is to put the food in the palm of your hand, slowly transfer it to the hamster cage, keep still, and wait for the hamster to come and eat it. Be careful not to make noises or move your hands when eating to avoid scaring the hamster. In addition, we can give the hamster a simple name, and you can gently call its name a few times before each feeding, so that the hamster will gradually become familiar with your voice.
After 1 week at home: try petting the hamster
Once the hamster is familiar with your scent, you can start trying to approach it slowly. When the hamster is eating in the palm of your hand, gently touch its small head with your hand, and when you are more familiar with each other, you can play directly in the palm of your hand. But if you find that the hamster is nervous or biting, you should put it down in time and try again after getting familiar with it for a while.
Second, how should the hamster be placed after arriving home?
The following points should be paid attention to when placing the hamster:
1. The hamster cannot be exposed to the sun, so be careful not to place it in a place exposed to direct sunlight.
2. The hamster cage needs to be placed at least 30cm away from the ground, because the ground is heavy with moisture, which can easily lead to damp bedding, breeding bacteria and affecting the health of the hamster.
3. Pay attention to indoor ventilation, especially when the temperature is high in summer, do not keep the hamster in a hot and humid place to avoid heat stroke.
4. Do not place wires, food bags, wallpaper and other items around the hamster cage to avoid being touched by the hamster.
Don’t be too hasty with hamsters, because hamsters are very timid animals, and it is normal to be nervous and afraid in the face of large human beings, so let the hamsters put their guard down first, and then deal with them Cultivate feelings slowly.
