Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Navigation
Front Page
Forum
Gallery
Wiki

Ads by Google


Go Back   Hamster Central > Hamster Central Forum Topics > Behaviour

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-10-2018, 07:24 AM   #1
jenben
Newborn Pup
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 9
Default Advice Please! Won't Come Out of Cage?

Hi everyone!

I've had my robo dwarf hamster for about 6 weeks now and we're been making good progress on taming (I think). She'll happily take treats from my hand, crawl over me and is happy for me to have my hands near/touching her as she plays.

She used to happily run into her ball when I put it in her cage but for the last 3 days she's refused. I did get her out last night and as soon as she was out of her cage she was fine it's just when she's in her cage I have an issue.

From what I know I think this is a territorial thing (correct or advise if you think different) so I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how I could tempt her out? She's in a bin cage at the moment so all access is from the top.

Thanks!
jenben is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2018, 07:38 AM   #2
dreamtree1234
The Cuddler of Cuteness
 
dreamtree1234's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 3,278
Default Re: Advice Please! Won't Come Out of Cage?

Hi and welcome to HC! Yes, that sounds like a territorial thing. If she no longer is interested in coming to the ball when you place it into her bin cage, I would suggest placing a couple of her favorite treats in there to tempt her into the ball so she associates it with yummies and outside of her bin playtime. Hamsters tend to be extremely food driven so a nice bribe always is helpful when getting them to do something, lol. It will also be beneficial to place your hand slightly to the side of where she is instead of directly placing over her when putting the ball into her cage. That way, she will not be intimidated and her prey instinct won't kick in as much. I hope that this helps and the two of you enjoy plenty of playtime together. Best wishes. Btw, what is your hammy's name?
__________________

"...she fell into a deep sleep, and dreamed the dreams of the dreamtree." ~Stephen Cosgrove
Mum to Duchess. Fur Angels Eros007, Arwen, Hinata & Snickers 4Ever.
dreamtree1234 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2018, 08:19 AM   #3
jenben
Newborn Pup
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 9
Default Re: Advice Please! Won't Come Out of Cage?

Thanks for the advice! I'll try that tonight .

Yeah, I don't get it. She now tends to walk over to her ball then walk away! She never hides or anything, just goes about the cage like it's not there. Don't understand what changed with her.

Hey name is Princess Holly Lilywhite, Holly for short
jenben is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2018, 08:22 AM   #4
dreamtree1234
The Cuddler of Cuteness
 
dreamtree1234's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 3,278
Default Re: Advice Please! Won't Come Out of Cage?

Aww, such a lovely name for your precious darling!!! I totally love it!!!! Good luck tonight; lol, maybe she is just trying to play a bit of hard to get.
__________________

"...she fell into a deep sleep, and dreamed the dreams of the dreamtree." ~Stephen Cosgrove
Mum to Duchess. Fur Angels Eros007, Arwen, Hinata & Snickers 4Ever.
dreamtree1234 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-10-2018, 08:22 AM   #5
cypher
Dwarf whisperer
 
cypher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
Default Re: Advice Please! Won't Come Out of Cage?

You could just try something else like a small cardboard box if she doesn't like going into the ball so much anymore, a treat always helps though!
__________________
Slave to Zak.
Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart
T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri
❤️
cypher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2018, 02:59 PM   #6
jenben
Newborn Pup
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 9
Default Re: Advice Please! Won't Come Out of Cage?

Thanks for the advice guys! I did what you both advised and it worked for a couple of days but i’m back at square one with her . I’m not sure what I might be doing wrong?
jenben is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2018, 10:25 PM   #7
cypher
Dwarf whisperer
 
cypher's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
Default Re: Advice Please! Won't Come Out of Cage?

It sounds as though she's got wise to this & knows that whatever you use it means out of cage time & she may just be a bit reluctant to come out, I would give her a break for a few days then maybe try getting her out once every two or three days for a bit & see how that goes, just continue interacting with her in the cage meanwhile.
__________________
Slave to Zak.
Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart
T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri
❤️
cypher is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
cage, shes, happily, issue, refused, night, fine, bin, tempt, moment, top, access, tips, advise, correct, thing, territorial, wondering, run, weeks, progress, good, making, hamster, dwarf

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Powered by vBulletin®
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO v2.0.43 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Copyright © 2003-2022, Hobby Solutions
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:36 AM.