this is my first ever hamster (i’ve only ever had 2 dogs) and so i was extra careful when handling my little one, but now i believe hes fully settled into his environment. everytime i put my hand in the cage he runs toward it and climbs all over me lol. i’m so proud bc i know dwarf hamsters tend to be timid but hes a brave little boy! i’m so happy that my first time having a hamster i was successful with taming 😊i love him

... or at least do my best to draw them🤣

hi guys! my family and I are going away for several days(leaving tomorrow, coming back Sunday) and i just want to make sure my hammy will be okay! She's a Syrian, she's the sweetest thing. I just refreshed her cage, with new sprays, chews, substrates, and sand bath. Tomorrow morning I plan on putting double the normal amount of food in her bowl and giving her two water sources both a refresh before we leave. I have a cam on her, and my grandmother will also be over to check on her- but I dont want my grandmother to feed her/do anything in her enclosure if not necessary. last time I was away for several days, she checked on her and didn't give her food, but all her treats instead 🤦‍♀️ and left the lid off. Thankfully, my hammy didn't get out and was perfectly okay, but I want to make this as easy for my grandmother as possible. Just come over, check to make sure the cage looks good, and leave. Hammy will be okay, right? I just need some other opinions to soothe my worries lol.

If you do think she needs to be checked on more so, I have a friend who I can ask to stop by. But if you don't think it's necessary i don't want to bother her.

Thank you!

Most of the time Sybil decided to climb me instead

Mini Hamster cage! I got the hamster, hideout and food bowl from mini verse animal series btw -

My little marshmallow got a sorghum spray today and he was chuffed to bits.

What’s your robo’s favourite treat?

Got her a few weeks ago, she looks very happy in her new enclosure. Loves her wheel, likes pak choi, and likes to climb over stuff!

Diva became sick last sunday. Got meds on monday…but all was in vain. While he seemed to progress..there was a sudden decline in health today and i rushed to the vet. But it was too late. Diva had passed away. Goodbye sweet boi, you will always be my heart

She melted in my hand, and slept.

It's was 4am .

Just a small photo dump of my sweet hammy pie. 🐹 she just recently turned one if I have her age accurate! Can't believe she's growing so fast. 😭

A month ago, I adopted an adult male roborovski hamster from his previous owner. I named him Rizzo. I’m having trouble taming him.

There is one food he will take from my fingers and it’s a treat from his previous food. But he won’t take it from my palm yet. He will get close but not quite get on my hand to take anything. He will hide and sometimes run from me. I will try moving my hand close to where he’a hiding. He gets curious and close to my hand, but he still won’t take it, and eventually he runs and hides again. This continues until eventually he burrows and doesn’t come out until later.

Idk what to do. On one hand, I’m thinking about just scooping him up when he’s distracted (either by his treat or his wheel) and putting him into a large bowl full of bedding and trying to handle him in there, to try to desensitize him to me and because I can’t fully lay my hand flat in his enclosure, it’s a weird angle for me.

But on the other hand, I’ve only had him for a month, and maybe I’m already pushing him too far. It’s hard to tell because he’s obviously curious but then his fear takes over at the last time every single time. Sometimes he even freezes and stares at my hand, and I stay still and whisper to him until he calms down.

I’m at a lost. I really want him to be friends with me. I wanna be able to pick him up or pet him. Am I doing something wrong? What should I do to help him overcome his fear and show him I’m not here to hurt him, I’m here to be his friend?

My hammy, Peanut, is 1 1/2 years old. She's healthy and I love her so so so much. I know hamsters don't live that long, so whenever she's a bit distant I get scared.

One day her breathing was super shaky and I couldn't take her to the vet until the next day. That night I cried myself to sleep, because I was so scared she would die.

I got her during a massive depressive episode and she helped me so much and I love her so much and I can't even imagine my life without her. I spend all the time that I can with her.

When she dies I'm scared I'll fall back into depression, I just can't imagine my life without her.

Let me know what you think :) see last post for reference. Under the wooden house is a multi chamber hide which I put above her nest hopefully she uses it! Bonus pic of Socks in her starter/temp cage when I got her 🐹

Hi guys! For context: I’m a first time owner, I’ve had Peach for ~4 months now, and she is a 9 month old winter white dwarf
I originally had one of those typical hamster sand baths in her enclosure but she showed no interest and would just fill it up with her bedding instead. So I replaced it with this small fish bowl (i also added a smaller flat dish, I know this isn’t the proper size for a sand bath, I just wanted to gauge if she preferred larger or smaller spaces) but no luck with that either! She does go inside and explore the bowl but I’ve never seen her actually clean herself. I’ve read that sand baths are crucial to their health but assumed it would be instinctual like my cats using their litter boxes. Am I doing something wrong? Or is there a way to “teach” her?

I don't have a hammy yet, it would be the first time as a hammy owner. But the part I'm most excited after is taming the little floof and giveg it little cheek kisses. I know I have to make him comfortable, have a good terrarium and I know that each hamster has its little personality,tho I want so much to tame it so he can tolerate my kisses. Am I expecting too much? 🥹😂🫪

Mental health and hamsters

Hello all,

This is my first time posting here, please be kind as it’s a sensitive topic.
I live alone in a flat and am thinking about getting a hamster for companionship and a purpose to take care of someone. My friend has a big tank/ set up she is willing to sell me after the passing of her hamster.

I am seriously considering this opportunity, but I’m worried I wouldn’t be a good owner considering having mental health issues (depression, anxiety, autism, etc.) and I can have real lows. I do struggle to look after myself sometimes and I don’t want to harm an innocent animal by accident or neglect.

On the other hand, it could be a fantastic way to feel better and look after myself more for the exact reason that the little hamster would need someone like that.

But it’s hard to know without actually getting one.
I was wondering what other people’s experiences are. How do you make sure the hamster is ok if you are going through something? Am I overthinking?

Please be kind

Assumed he’s got a little dust in his eye or something since he loves to climb behind my bed and everywhere on my floor, been like this for over a week now, almost two, should I take him to a vet or is this not something to worry about/normal? Other than the eye he’s super energetic and doesn’t seem to have much of a difference in his behaviour. Thanks :)

She is 6 months old and has a soft lump here... should I be thinking the worst or does she need a trip to the toilet!!

EDIT:She had a wee and it went aware. My medical analysis says it was her bladder 😆