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mangoandmimi · 07-20-2019, 06:22 AM

I wouldn’t stroke him on day 2. He needs a few days preferably a week to settle in on his own with limited interaction, just talking is fine. Going too quickly can worsen things in the long run so leave any handling etc until he is fully settled in his cage, I expect he is nervous right now. Give him time then try again with the feeding and only move onto handling when he is less nervy - I personally don’t really stroke hamsters as it can shock them a bit especially when they’re not tame.

07-20-2019, 06:22 AM
mangoandmimi Little Miss Tinytoes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 7,036	Re: Confused on what my hamster means I wouldn’t stroke him on day 2. He needs a few days preferably a week to settle in on his own with limited interaction, just talking is fine. Going too quickly can worsen things in the long run so leave any handling etc until he is fully settled in his cage, I expect he is nervous right now. Give him time then try again with the feeding and only move onto handling when he is less nervy - I personally don’t really stroke hamsters as it can shock them a bit especially when they’re not tame.