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Euan · 02-22-2017, 02:38 AM

Hello,

A bit of background first, my wife and I recently acquired a winter white hamster from a friend who no longer wanted their hamster. We think he's between 6 - 8 months old and we found out he had never been handled, poor thing! So we quickly tried to get him used to us after letting him settle into his new surroundings, he now will happily come to us get seeds and other treats and doesn't mind being touched and petted, though he will nibble quite hard if you leave your hand still for long enough.

However, yesterday he started making a noise that I can only describe somewhere between a snuffle and squeak. We think he only makes it when he knows we're about, the noise is not constant. If I interact with him in his cage he will happily come to my hand for treats and his ears remain upright and doesn't seem to be scared. He's also eating and drinking as normal.

Can anyone offer insight into what you think is going on? I don't want to be inadvertently terrorising the poor guy!

02-22-2017, 02:38 AM
Euan Newborn Pup Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK Posts: 38	Snuffly Squeaks Hello, A bit of background first, my wife and I recently acquired a winter white hamster from a friend who no longer wanted their hamster. We think he's between 6 - 8 months old and we found out he had never been handled, poor thing! So we quickly tried to get him used to us after letting him settle into his new surroundings, he now will happily come to us get seeds and other treats and doesn't mind being touched and petted, though he will nibble quite hard if you leave your hand still for long enough. However, yesterday he started making a noise that I can only describe somewhere between a snuffle and squeak. We think he only makes it when he knows we're about, the noise is not constant. If I interact with him in his cage he will happily come to my hand for treats and his ears remain upright and doesn't seem to be scared. He's also eating and drinking as normal. Can anyone offer insight into what you think is going on? I don't want to be inadvertently terrorising the poor guy!