Female hamster in heat

[jeanette]

Misty is almost 5 months now. I have noticed when she is in heat she is less active. Is this normal? Eg yesterday during the free run in front room she stayed sitting in the corner of the room. But the day before and today she is running around exploring rarely stopping. I can find any information on hamsters in heat behaviour.

Thank you for reading this

[SKB_Hamsters]

Yes this is normal behaviour during their 4 day heat cycle they often have a day of which they are less active than the other where they are very energetic.

[jeanette]

Thank you, I used to worry she was sick but the next days she is her energetic self