Why is my hamster just sitting there?

Hamsters sometimes freeze in their motion when they think they’re on danger but this rather sounds like chilling. Even hamsters in big cages sometimes just sit and stare so it’s not like she’s bored, a bored hamster would rather chew or destroy things.

How do I calm my new hamster down?

To help keep your hamster calm:

  1. Keep your hamster in a big enough cage in a quiet location.
  2. Speak and handle your hamster gently when around them.
  3. Get them used to you patiently so they’re calmer when you’re around.
  4. Make sure they have different toys and activities to reduce their stress.

How long does it take a hamster to adjust to humans?

It’s recomended that the hamster has 24-48 hours of uninterrupted time to adjust to his/her new surroundings. Human interaction is then the following few days where the hamster will learn your sent and your intentions. Often times you should start out with a treat in your hand and allow him/her to crawl into your hand associating you with food.

What happens when a Syrian hamster passes away?

I had a hamster pass away on me the same way, and I only had had her for about 6 months. Syrian hamsters are prone to something called wet-tail, however it only affects young ones in age ranges from 8-12 weeks. And the symptoms are usually pretty obvious, such as lethargy, runny stool, and not eating/drinking.

How old are Syrian hamsters when they get wet tail?

Syrian hamsters are prone to something called wet-tail, however it only affects young ones in age ranges from 8-12 weeks. And the symptoms are usually pretty obvious, such as lethargy, runny stool, and not eating/drinking. It’s affected by stress, however it is passed along via bacteria.

Why does one hamster push the other hamster?

One hamster will push it’s head up under the other hamster’s belly in an attempt to smell its scent glands (Dwarf hamsters have this type of scent gland), then other will take its turn to smell the other. At times this hamster behavior can look a bit aggressive if an over eager hamster is involved.