How to tame a hamster

When you selected a hamster, the seller assured you,that the little animal is kind and trustful. But you brought a cage with a hamster home, decided to take a pet in your arms - and he bites and hammers into a corner. Or you need to clean the cage - and the hamster is not going to leave its domain. In this case, you may need our advice on how to tame a hamster so that your pet can trust you.

When you just brought the hamster home, he's still very shy. To get used to a new home, a hamster can take about a week, At this time it is better not to disturb him - let himfirst become familiar. Zverek will begin to actively mark its territory, so the first time you should not change the litter. Also the hamster should get used to the sound of your voice, but do not talk too loudly with the beast - it can scare him. Even hamsters are afraid of sudden movements. Often, a newly bought hamster does not want to go in his arms, screams or turns over in the back, if the owner tries to take it. In this case The domestication of a hamster should be gradual.

If you accustom a hamster to eat from your hand, thensooner or later you will manage to get it in your hands. First, put the most favorite hamster's delicacy on the floor of the cage, but do not remove your hand. Let him sniff it and understand that the hand is not dangerous. If the animal bites your hand with a fright, do not pull it off sharply - it can get even more frightened. A couple of days the hamster will stop being afraid, then you can offer him a treat on the palm - he will have to eat from your hand. While the animal eats, you can gently pat it on the back. You can not stroke a hamster on the head! When the hamster gets used to you, tryput it on the palm of your hand when it eats, and lift it gently, covering it with the other hand. So gradually you will be able to accustom the hamster to your hands, the pet will allow you to take it out of the cage and even will itself climb onto your shoulder.

In no case can physically punish a hamster it will not make him behave correctly, butonly prevent you from taming a hamster. In addition, you can easily seriously harm this fragile animal. If a hamster goes to the toilet not where you want it - it does not mean that he is wrong. In the article "How to care for hamsters," we have already said that these animals are very sensitive to their personal space. Therefore, it is better to accept the fact that a hamster goes to the toilet there when he wants. In extreme cases, you can try to do a small permutation in the cage.

Hamsters remember their name and respond to it. To the animal used to the nickname, give him a little food for the hamster and at the same time pronounce his name. After a while, the hamster will begin to approach you for a call. Therefore, the nickname is another way to tame a hamster.

If you decide to tame a hamster, you need to remember things that you can not do in any case! If the hamster is asleep - in no case do not. When you take a hamster, he must see your hand, so you can not take a hamster from the back. You can not hold and squeeze a hamster, you can hurt him, so do not let young children play with a hamster. You need to play with the hamster at the same time, so it will get used to you more quickly.

Remember that it's easier to tame a male hamster thanfemale - male hamster is usually more calm and complaisant. Taming a hamster about three weeks old will take less time than taming an adult hamster. Also do not forget that A hamster who has been in the wild can very quickly run wild. It partly depends on the breed of hamster. Large Syrian hamsters quickly become wild and forget the master than the dwarf djungar.

To tame a hamster is not so difficult, all you need is patience. If you do not press on the pet, very soon it will become tame and affectionate.