i have a hamster his name is Disney he is very depressed and whenever i try to pick him up he just slips and runs straight out of my hand now that makes me scared to hold him incase he bites, nips or hurts himselp i can not go to the vet as he is not really ill so what should i do?
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how long have you had Disney?
Does he try and get away from you when you go to pick him up?
If he tries to get away from you he probably isn't tame yet, start off by just having your hand in the cage, talking to him, not moving, let him get used to your hand, once he's OK with that, move onto hand feeding him, once he's OK with that move on to gently stroking him, it will take awhile but he'll soon be quite happy to be held.
If he's not running away from you, then it's just that hamsters like to move, put one hand in front of the other and let him run over your hands, sit down when holding him, that way if he does fall, it will just be onto your lap, or just let him run around on your lap, or somewhere safe.
Good luck with Disney!
hold him more, but away from his cage
Not all hamsters are very friendly %26 many can be nippy. It seems like he doesnt want to be held. Maybe keep your time with him restricted to his cage %26 feeding him treats. Let him get used to you very slowly %26 on his terms
He might be depressed because of his environment. He might need a bigger cage, better bedding, better food, ect. He probably tries to escape from your hand because he feel uncomfortable and scared. He might be scared of any sudden movements, so try to be very still when you hold him.
Try leaving him alone for a few days. Another thing, picking up your hamster can be a bad thing, letting them crawl onto your hand is a better idea. Then after those few days, try putting some food in your hand, and try to get Disney to crawl onto your hand. Then right away, put him back slowly. (Also, sunflower seeds are good treats for the hamsters.)
If he's not ill, you can still bring him to the vet, just to see his health.
try usin food 2 get him used 2 u by puttin it in ur hand or get professional help=get some1 2 tame him
well if he has tummy upset put som week blac tea in his cage make shore its cold and id sogest puting a small box in hi cage with som bedding or a tolet roll wen he nests in it pic it up with him in and but im in his vetcarrier or if u tryd to think and youse ur nut try taking the hamstr in the cage
depending on how long you have had him, he might just be frieghtened about his new surrondings.
have you got him a hamster ball they are big you put your hamster in side it and the hamster can run all over the floor safely
get him an exercise ball from petsmart.
Get him some toys- wheel, ball, a small network of tunnels 4 him to run thru. Also i done this a lot with my 5 hamsters - cardboard tubes that r in the middle of toilet rolls to give it something to bite. That should cheer it up a bit.
Your being a chiken all hamsters run when you try to pick them up and they mihgt bite but it dosent hurt and when your holding it it will love you more and you will learn that it isnt depressed.
You have to be very patient with hamsters. Try placing a treat ie. a hamster chocolate drop in your hand and lying your hand flat in his cage. Eventually he will feel brave enough to take the drop from your hand. Keep doing this until he is really comfortable. Next up the ante by holding a treat in in two fingers and when he takes it, gently stroke him. It will take a lot of baby steps but in the end it'll be worth it.
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