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Petite · 07-30-2021, 06:00 AM

I'm assuming he is quite young as you've just had him for a month, so he may just be developing and growing and changing his schedule as he does so. However, if he is scarcely coming out at all, it's probably a good idea to check that all is well with him. Is he eating and drinking as normal? Is he playing at night? Does he seem well in himself? Are you able to pinpoint when he stopped coming out, and did that tally with when you cleaned the cage? Does he seem alert when he is out? If he sits hunched over or with ears pressed back, that could suggest that there is something else going on.

I don't think you should stop talking to him, especially as he was getting to know you and trust you. Perhaps try to keep cage cleans to the bare minimum for now, spot-cleaning as necessary. For more thorough cleans when they are needed, make sure to replace some of his old bedding and mix it in with the new so that it has his scent on it and seems familiar to him.

If you continue to be concerned about his behaviour, it may be worth getting him checked over by a vet, even if just to reassure yourself that all is well.

07-30-2021, 06:00 AM
Petite Senior Hamster Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Scotland Posts: 501	Re: Cleaned hamster cage now he won't come out I'm assuming he is quite young as you've just had him for a month, so he may just be developing and growing and changing his schedule as he does so. However, if he is scarcely coming out at all, it's probably a good idea to check that all is well with him. Is he eating and drinking as normal? Is he playing at night? Does he seem well in himself? Are you able to pinpoint when he stopped coming out, and did that tally with when you cleaned the cage? Does he seem alert when he is out? If he sits hunched over or with ears pressed back, that could suggest that there is something else going on. I don't think you should stop talking to him, especially as he was getting to know you and trust you. Perhaps try to keep cage cleans to the bare minimum for now, spot-cleaning as necessary. For more thorough cleans when they are needed, make sure to replace some of his old bedding and mix it in with the new so that it has his scent on it and seems familiar to him. If you continue to be concerned about his behaviour, it may be worth getting him checked over by a vet, even if just to reassure yourself that all is well.